In the recent past, this youth center has struggled to run its activities due to difficulties on mobility. Yet, for any smooth running of a center like this and in a location with poor road infrastructure, adequate means of transport are necessary. By adequate means of transport, we mean motorcycles that fit the environment of Mahagi. This struggle has seen its end with the new received means that will eventually improve mobility, improve outreach and facilitate activities of the centre.
As a matter of fact, the centre being located in a rural area with poor road infrastructure for cars, motorcycles provide the best option for a quick and reliable means to cover distances between important facilities. It becomes easier to run errands and making sure that the youth centre remains connected to broader community of Mahagi it serves.
As part of its service to the community, the centre at offers services beyond its walls. That is, it has extended its mentor-ship sessions, training programme, awareness campaigns on security, peace and development to areas outside the small confine of Mahagi centre. This will be made easier by the means now acquired. It will also now strengthen relationship between the centre and community leaders, partner organizations and remote communities due to better involvement and participation. That is, constant presence in the life of the community helps the centre become trusted and part and parcel of the community it serves.
Apart from frequent presence in meetings with the stakeholders, the motorcycles will help approximate the recreational and other services of the centre near the remote communities. This will improve the community engagement and nurture their skills. Be it recreational activities or training that can eventually be held from village to village in a small group than lager groups always at the centre. And this maximizes participation and fosters community spirit.
While it is never enough to enumerate the benefits of these means of transport acquired, it remains paramount that mobility has been made easier and the community outreach to foster better community engagement is guaranteed. In addition, constant presence of the youth centre will be made easier and that shall foster trust from various stakeholders.