Emmanuel is happy to ride the 6 mile round trip to work instead of walking in the hot sun!

Emmanuel is from Ghana and lives at the end of a wretched gravel road 18 km. from the main coastal highway. The road is so bad that taxis won’t go there unless you pay 10 times the standard rate. For several weeks during the rainy season the road is cut off, and travelers must wade through thigh deep mud to transfer from a landlocked car to another car bound for the outside world. The four or five vehicle round trips each day are made by minibuses contracted by the town to make the trip. This poor transportation means people walk most places they need to go. Thanks to your donation, Emmanuel received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Emmanuel is a rubber tapper at the commercial farm 3 miles from his home. He has been walking there every day and is looking forward to having more time and energy for farming when he rides his bike. Emmanuel is also looking forward to having more time to spend with his family. Owning a bike saves time and energy for Emmanuel and his family, and makes life a lot more productive!

Emmanuel is very thankful for your donation, David! Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!