Kobina will use her bike to increase her family income

Kobina Lariba, lives in Dereyiri, Ghana, north of the main town of Wa, in the Upper West region. 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. Kobina can use the bike to get to market days and to visit her farm. Also, Kobina is a shea nut butter maker, and will use her bike to take the product to sell at the main market in Jirapa, about ten miles from her home at Dereyiri. Being able to sell in the main market will increase her income, and the opportunities for her family.

Thanks so much, Emily and Chris, for making life easier and more productive for Kobina!