Anoriyelem and her family save time by riding the bike!

Anoriyelem lives in Kandiga, a village in rural northern Ghana. Thanks to your donation, Anoriyelem received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Anoriyelem uses the bike to get to the land on which the family farms and to the market several miles away. Sometimes she lets her children use the bicycle to ride to school.  Children in rural Africa have many morning chores, like feeding animals, hauling water, and helping in other ways.  The teachers are very strict, and punish students who arrive late.  Owning a bike allows students to get their chores done, and still arrive to school on time.  It also allows them to get home quickly, and have more time for homework.   Anoriyelem’s daughter says “Now if I go to school I can get there early and I can go fast!  Riding the bike is so much better than walking!” Owning a bike will save Anoriyelem and her family many hours every week and help them be more productive.

Anoriyelem is very thankful for your donation, Luis!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!