Kojo is excited to use his new bike for his long commute!

Kojo is a farmer who lives in Princesstown, Ghana at the end of a gravel road that is over 11 miles (18 km) from the main coastal highway.  The road is so bad that taxis will only drive down it for 10 times the standard rate so most people walk long distances.

Thanks to your donation, Kojo received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it. He will use his bike to commute to the farm, which is 6 miles from his home.  He grows oil palm, cassava, and plantain, and sells the surplus in Princesstown.  Until now, Kojo has walked about two hours each way from home to farm.  He is looking forward to traveling more efficiently and having more time to spend with his family. Owning a bike saves time and energy for Kojo and his family, and makes life more productive.

Kojo is very thankful for your donation, Dena!  Thanks so much for your support of the Village Bicycle Project.