Magret will ride her bike to the market!

Magret lives in Ping, Ghana, 40 miles north of the main town of Wa. There are no paved roads and no public transportation, even though there are numerous communities in the area. 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, rotating every six days among various towns and villages. Magret will use the  bike she received from your donation to buy guinea corn at the market in Hang, about 8 miles away, and bring it back to Ping. Guinea corn is the basic ingredient for making piito, the local millet beer. Owning a bike will make Magret’s life easier and more productive, increase her income and save her many hours every week.

Thanks, Graham, for your kind donation!