Flex will ride her bike instead of walking 26 miles per week!

Flex lives in Guri in Jirapa district, 40 miles north of Wa. Flex is a shea butter producer who sells at the Hang market, about 8 miles away round trip from her home. Flex used to walk weekly, carrying all of the shea butter she could handle, to the market where she trades.

There are no paved roads, and no transportion to the east, even though there are numerous communities there.  The road is too narrow for two vehicles to pass, and is used mostly by pedestrians and bicycles. There are few shops in this region, so most major trading is done on market days. The market rotates daily among various towns and villages.

In addition to walking to her market, Flex’s farm is 6 miles round trip from her home. Now, as a result of the bike she received last week through your donation, Flex will be able to visit her farm far more easily, and she has better access to the markets.

Thanks to your gift of a bicycle, Casey, Flex will now save time and increase her income!