Women in Africa do a lot
of backbreaking work every day.
So with the advent
of electric mobility,
why can't we adapt
and find solutions
for those that need it the most
and where it can have the most
catalytic impact?
My name is Shantha Bloemen
and I'm founding director
of a start-up
called Mobility for Africa
based in Zimbabwe.
Mobility for Africa aims to bring
solar-powered electric tricycles,
mobility solutions,
to rural communities,
especially women,
where we believe
the need is the greatest.
We are already convinced
that this can be life-changing.
We've seen women
in our community
triple their income,
save hours of time,
get improved access to services,
and it makes me really hopeful
and optimistic about the future,
as I think we really can bring
real, lasting change.
