Jon is a 15 year old student who lives in Laabissi, a tiny outlying village in Ghana’s Upper East Region. Jon’s village has no school and so he attends a secondary school on Tongo, about 8 kilometers away. Previously he used to wake each morning before dawn to make sure he was able to complete his chores and reach his school on time. He was often late, and the walk made him tired and unable to concentrate in class.

Thanks to your donation, Jon has his own bicycle, meaning he can reach school quickly and easily, and run errands for his mother. His bicycle also has a carrier, which is perfect for carrying his books and giving lifts to his classmates. Jon knows his life will be a lot better with a bicycle and is very thankful for your donation! Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

Josh is nine years old and lives in Tenebea, a small village in Ghana’s Northern District. He lives about nine kilometers from the main road and any motorized transportation. Josh is enrolled in a school in Asueyi, about seven kilometers from his home. Because of the distance, and his small size, he would rarely attend – and when he did, he arrived late, exhausted and used to sleep in class. Thanks to your donation, Josh was able to receive a bicycle and learn how to care for it.

Josh now attends school everyday, and the journey takes him a fraction of the time it used to take! His parents are also able to send him on errands, like buying oil, flour and other staples from the local market. Josh loves his new bike, and everything he is learning is school. Josh is so grateful for his bicycle, and his chance at a better life. Thanks for supporting Village Bicycle Project!

Nana Kim lives in Ko, a village in Ghana’s Upper West Region. The village is about 15 kilometers from the Burkina Faso border. The landscape in the far north is very dry, and the climate means they only get one farming season per year, which makes life especially hard. To make up the difference, farmers often have very large farmlands, which are difficult to reach on foot.

Nana Kim is a widow and relies on her son and his friends for help and support. Thanks to your donation, Nana Kim was able to send her son to our program so he could receive a bicycle and learn how to care for it. He uses it to reach the family farm more often and more easily, and to run errands for his Nana.

Though the bicycle is shared, Nana Kim ensures it’s kept in tip-top condition and returned to the family home every night. Nana Kim is very thankful for your donation. Thanks Don and James for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

Victor is 57 years old and has spent his life farming sugar cane in West Africa. Thanks to your donation, Victor received a bicycle from Village Bicycle Project and learned how to care for it.

Victor will use his bicycle to travel the three kilometers to his fields. He has  always walked this distance daily, carrying his tools, and he is thrilled to own a bike at last. Sugar cane is a cash crop so he sells large amounts wholesale in the larger market. He usually hires a car (taxi) to transport the huge bundles, but he now plans to use his bicycle – which has a rack fitted to carry things. Owning a bike saves time, money and energy for Victor, and makes life a lot more productive!

Victor is very thankful for your donation, Balamurugan and Nancy! Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

Thanks to your support, 20 people in the remote town of Asiri, Ghana attended a one day repair workshop hosted by Village Bicycle Project. The participants are students, farmers, merchants and health workers.

People in rural Ghana ofter spend two to four hours per day walking to farms, schools, health care and markets.  Using a bike instead of walking saves time, energy, and often money, as transport fees are very expensive. These bicycle repair students were taught to watch and listen for problems so their bikes will keep running for years to come. They can oil the chain, fix a flat tire, and make many adjustments that keep their bikes safe and comfortable.

The people of Asiri thank you for your support! Thanks for supporting the work of Village Bicycle Project!

Kojo is a 37 year old bike repairman in Ghana. Thanks to your donation, he received a bicycle from Village Bicycle Project and learned how to care for it.

Kojo has been an apprentice for three years and hopes to open his own workshop very soon. He works six days a week, and being the junior worker, he has to run errands to local markets to purchase bicycle parts and consumables. Believe it or not, although he works as a bicycle mechanic, he didn’t own his own bicycle until now! Kojo is married with three daughters, and is hopeful this bike will help his dreams come true. Owning a bike saves a lot of time and energy for Kojo and makes life a lot more productive.

Kojo is very thankful for your donation, Adam! Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

You Zioklui is a 19 year old student in Atiave, Ghana. Most people in this town are farmers, and You spent his youth working on his parents’ farm instead of going to school. Thanks to your donation, Miten and Tracy, You received a bicycle from Village Bicycle Project and learned how to care for it.

You will use his bicycle to travel the five kilometers from home to the school.  The bike allows him to help with family chores and still get to school on time. You is glad he is catching up on his schooling, and though much older than his classmates, he likes that the bike gives him special status. He will also use his bike to go on errands to the local junction town of Abor. Owning a bike saves time and energy for You, and makes life a lot more productive!

You is very thankful for your donation, Miten and Tracy! Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

Gordon is a 28 year old cashew farmer. He used to have to walk three kilometers to his farm but now he can use his new bike. Gordon can also share his bike with his brother for errands. Thanks to you, Tracy and Miten, Gordon not only has a new bike, he also attended a workshop and acquired the knowledge needed to keep the bike in good condition. Because many Africans walk between 2-6 hours a day, owning these bikes saves precious time and energy.

Thank you both for your generous support of the Village Bicycle Project and Gordon!

Kwabena is a 36 year old cashew farmer from Bodaa, Ghana, a town on the western border of the country next to Cote D’Ivoire. Most people in this town of about 1,000 people are farmers and waste valuable time because they have no means of transportation besides walking. Thanks to your donation, Kwabena received a bicycle and learned how to care for it.

Kwabena will use his bicycle to travel the three kilometers between his home and farm. Kwabena used to walk to his farm every day while carrying heavy tools. He looks forward to being able to put the energy he saves with the bike into his farm. Owning a bike saves time and energy for Kwabena and his family, and makes life a lot more productive!

Kwabena is very thankful for your donation, Abhi!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

Beatrice is a 40 year old cashew farmer from Bodaa, Ghana, a town on the western border of the country next to Cote D’Ivoire. Most people in this town of about 1,000 people are farmers and waste valuable time because they have no means of transportation besides walking. Thanks to your donation, Roger, Beatrice received a bicycle and learned how to care for it.

Beatrice will use her bicycle to travel the three kilometers from her home to her farm. She will also use the bike to visit the market and relatives. She looks forward to being able to put the energy she saves with the bike into her farm and other responsibilities around home. Owning a bike saves time and energy for Beatrice, and makes life a lot more productive!

Beatrice is very thankful for your donation, Roger! Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!