Arizi saves time and money with his new bike!

Arizi 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. This poor transportation means people walk most places they need to go. Thanks to your donation Pradeep, Arizi received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Arizi is a farmer, and will use his bicycle to go to the farm, about 5 miles from his home. He used to sometimes takes the mini-bus, (35 cents), but often he has to walk back home. He grows plantains and cassava, and sells the surplus at the small town market. He has been walking there every day and is looking forward to having more time and strength for farming when he rides his bike. He is also looking forward to having more time to spend with his family. Owning a bike saves time and energy for Arizi and his family, and makes life a lot more productive!

Arizi is very thankful for your donation, Pradeep!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!