Garee will use the bike to increase her family income!

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

Garee will use her bike to improve her business selling Patasi, a beverage she makes and sells at community events. When she is not using the bike, she shares it with her son who can ride to school 3 miles away. Using a bike allows her son to do the household chores he is responsible for, and still arrive at school on time. The teachers are very strict, and punish students who are late.  The boy has more time for homework, and for helping his family. Garee laughs, “We now make more money, and we use some of the money to pay off school fees and some to put into our stomach!” Owning a bike will save Garee and her family many hours every week, and will help them be more productive and successful.

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