Aposeyimne’s new bike will help her family thrive!

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

Aposeyimne uses her bike to get to the family farm and to the market several miles away. Sometimes she lets her children ride the bicycle 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.   Aposeyimne’s son  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!”

The family also uses the bike to get to their farm, 2 miles from their house.  They can ride to the land that they farm more quickly and more often, helping their farm to be more productive.  Owning a bike will save Aposeyimne many hours every week, and will help her family  be more productive and successful.

Aposeyimne is very thankful for your donation, Laurent!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!