Sofa is thrilled to ride the 5 miles to her farm!

Sofa 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 Steve, Sofa received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Sofa is a farmer, and will use this bicycle to go to the farm, about 5 miles from her home. She grows oil palm and cassava. Her son will teach her how to ride the bike and he will also use it as he doesn’t have a bike of his own. Sofa’s son is very excited to use her bike. Sofa is not afraid to fall from her bike because she feels that falling teaches you. She is also looking forward to having more time to spend with her family. Owning a bike saves time and energy for Sofa and her family, and makes life a lot more productive!

Sofa is very thankful for your donation, Steve!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!