During the campaign, which ran from May 27 to 31 and coincided with Children’s Day, a share of earnings from completed trips went into the donation pool. Riders did not pay extra, and there was no separate step required from them.

Bolt explained that the idea was to make participation simple by tying everyday travel to a social cause. The campaign was built around routine trips, with contributions collected automatically from ride activity over the five days.

The company also confirmed that drivers received their full earnings throughout the period. No deductions were made from driver pay to fund the initiative.

Speaking on the donation, Teddy Appa-Dankyi, senior general manager, West Africa at Bolt, said: “The response to the Rides That Care campaign demonstrates the impact that can be created when everyday actions are connected to a meaningful purpose. 

“We are delighted to contribute five million to SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria and support the important work they do for vulnerable children and families. This initiative reflects our belief that mobility platforms can play a role beyond transportation by creating positive impact within the communities we serve.”

The funds from Bolt will go towards SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria programmes that focus on child welfare, family support, and access to care for children in need.

Bolt described the campaign as part of its community work, using its platform to support social initiatives alongside its transport services.

Thousands of trips contributed to the final donation figure over the five-day period.

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The Changemakers Innovation Challenge will provide funding and training to help accelerate the impact of these eligible companies, scaling up their growth beyond current reach.

Benefit

Three winners of the Changemakers Innovation Challenge will receive N12 million while all 10 finalists will receive support and mentoring from ACT Foundation and its partners.

Eligibility 

• Nonprofits, social enterprises and businesses carrying out innovations that lead to social impact are eligible to apply
• Interested organizations must submit social solutions within these key focus areas: health, entrepreneurship, environment and leadership
• Nonprofits, as well as social enterprises, must be registered with the government agency in charge of organizations’ registry in their respective countries
• All submissions must be innovative solutions leveraging technology or digital systems as major tools in driving community impact. Evidence of claims must be provided through web links, videos, pictures and any other online presence
• Organizations must have been operating for at least two years
• All social innovations must be at the growth stage and must have been tested or implemented on direct beneficiaries. Evidence of claim must be provided through pictures, news releases, etc
• All social innovations must have been implemented within the past two years. Pilot innovations will not be accepted 

How to apply

Does your company meet the required criteria? Be part of the Changemakers Innovation Challenge to create a global presence and scale your innovative solution. Apply before the deadline on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

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