Basic Vehicles. Changed Lives.
The Institute for Affordable Transportation (IAT) is a not-for-profit public charity devoted to improving the lives of the world’s poor by developing and building basic vehicles that facilitate community transformation — bridging the gap between vital services and people in need. More than basic transport solutions, we are lifting up people and creating opportunities.
Mission
To drive hope, connect people, and transform lives through rural transport
Vision
To foster rural transport businesses which allow changemakers to thrive while blessing small farmers
Purpose
Everything we do is about providing hope — through a better life now and forever. We do this through simple motor vehicles that are profitable to operate.
Basic Vehicles. Changed Lives.
The Institute for Affordable Transportation (IAT) is a not-for-profit public charity devoted to improving the lives of the world’s poor by developing and building basic vehicles that facilitate community transformation — bridging the gap between vital services and people in need. More than basic transport solutions, we are lifting up people and creating opportunities.
Mission
To drive life-change through basic transport and enterprise solutions.
Vision
We envision thriving communities where our transport solutions help fight poverty and provide a better quality of life.
Purpose
Everything we do is about providing hope — through a better life now and forever. We do this through basic vehicles that are profitable to operate
Our Strategy
We achieve our goals through a two-pronged approach – Missions and Business.
Our core values are Faith, Integrity, Empowerment, Creativity
Mission Agencies
Basic Utility Vehicles (BUVs) represent a tool for missionaries and the local church to meet needs, both their own and those of the community. BUVs can help establish relationships through service — whether delivering food, construction materials, or transporting the sick, BUVs allow missionaries to carry out their mission and transform lives. Over 250 BUVs have been shipped to 35 countries throughout the world.
Business
We license vehicle designs, source critical parts and gap vehicles, and advise companies/NGOs on farm-to-market transport for small-holder farmers in Africa and beyond. We provide technical assistance to factory partners local to the market. We help set up financing options for transport entrepreneurs. We empower vehicle drivers to deliver vital services and expand farming economies while providing for their families.
