According to the Bicycling Empowerment Study in Namibia, a girl from a household with a bike is 70% more likely to attend school on a consistent basis.
Bikes are a defining line between having access to healthcare, education, and employment in rural Africa. Distances are vast and a bike can significantly reduce the time it takes to reach critical services. With a bike, a person can reach the clinic to get their medications, a child can reach school, and a family can use their bike to travel to work or to market. In each case, a bike is a game changer. A bike is a simple solution which aids rural Africans struggling to break the cycle of poverty. Bicycles for Humanity has shipped over 22,000 bicycles to Africa since 2008. We’re in it for the long haul and see the difference a bike makes in these villages. In 2025, we hope to ship 2,000 bikes and your support can help us achieve this goal. Photo credit B4H
