Yaa’s New Bike Helps Him Succeed in School!

Dear J,

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

Yaa uses it to get to the family farm,  to the market several miles away and 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. He says “Before we had a bike we were not happy to go places and we come back late when we walk. But now we go faster and come back faster!” Owning a bike will save Yaa many hours every week, and will help him be more productive and successful.

Yaa is very thankful for your donation, J!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!