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Here is what our female drivers say
about this program!

9 months changed my
life! I’m a single mother
of 4, two at university.
WoW made me
financially secure, and
mastering a big vehicle
gave me confidence
Reem
Jordan that I can survive!
Our program at a glance Operational Benefits (Uganda): I passed my test in
The Women on Wheels program is truly • 33 female drivers achieve Nov’22, this is my first
breaking down barriers and continues o ~2% better fuel consumption truck driving job. I like
to challenge perceptions. With over 400 o 13% better turnaround time the responsibility of
female drivers in 26 operating countries, • Customers love our female drivers! having my own truck.
the program has allowed us to diversify I’m proving that women
our workforce and create jobs! Partnerships (Kenya): can drive trucks just as
• Partnerships increased the credibility Laura Marlow well as men.
UK
Impact of a Women on Wheels of the program
program • 17 Female truck drivers to date
Community Engagement (South Africa): Reputation (Jordan): I have three children.
• Local job opportunities reduced tension • Program featured on national TV One in university, one in
in the local community and 10 other TV and media outlets high school and a little
• Women set up as business owners in • Established the company as leader in one. I am able to pay
partnership with Volvo Trucks gender diversity their school fees and
became financially
independent thanks to
Grace Wanjiru
Kenya this job.

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