Elewy thanks you for her new bike!

Elewy lives in Ghana, in the village of Guri, 40 miles north of Wa, where the pavement ends.  There’s no public transport to the east, even though there are numerous communities.  The road is too narrow for two vehicles to pass, and is used mostly by pedestrians and bicycles.

There are few shops outside the major towns, so most major trading is done on market days, rotating every six days among various towns and villages. Elewy makes shea butter which she sells on market days in Heng, 8 miles round trip and in Ullo, 12 miles round trip from her home. Before she got this bike from Village Bicycle Project, she walked to the markets while carrying as much shea butter as she could.  With her bike, she will be able to travel faster, and carry more of her products to sell.  This will increase her income, save her precious time, and make life for her family better.

Thanks, Merleen, for your donation!