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The bridges of Rwanda open up new worlds
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · Sub-Saharan Africa
A charity built 96 bridges to connect communities separated by rivers and gorges. A new study looks at the life-changing impact of a concrete-and-steel pedestrian crossing.
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