Isaac is from Bodaa, Ghana, on the western boarder next to Cote D’Ivoire. Most people in this town of about 1000 people are farmers, and the soil is fairly good there. People in Bodaa walk most places they go, and waste valuable time getting places they need to go. Thanks to your donation, Isaac received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Isaac is a 23 year old cashew farmer. He mostly uses the bicycle to go to his farm, about 4 km from Bodaa, but he also shares it with his brother who goes to a town called Adensu, about 8 km away, to buy farming products and tools. Isaac and his brother are so happy they will not have to walk everywhere they go! Owning a bike saves energy for Isaac and his brother, and makes life a lot more productive!

Isaac is very thankful for your donation, Heather!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

Augustine Jabah is from Bodaa, Ghana, on the western boarder next to Cote D’Ivoire. Most people in this town of about 1000 people are farmers, and the soil is fairly good there. People in Bodaa walk most places they go, and waste valuable time getting places they need to go. Thanks to your donation, Augustine received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Augustine is a 35 year old farmer.  His farm, where he grows cashews, is 3 km away from his house, and before he got his bike he walked there every day, and had to carry his tools.  He saves precious time by riding his bicycle instead of walking, allowing him to spend more time with his family and attend community events. Owning a bike saves energy for Augustine and his family, and makes
life a lot more productive!

Augustine is very thankful for your donation, Heather!  Thanks for your support of the
Village Bicycle Project!

Erica is from Bodaa, Ghana, on the western boarder next to Cote D’Ivoire. Most people in this town of about 1000 people are farmers, and the soil is fairly good there.  People in Bodaa walk most places they go, and waste valuable time getting where need to go. Thanks to your donation, Erica received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Erica is an 18 year old Junior High School graduate, and now works on her mom’s farm which is 2km away from their home. Before, she always walked to the farm, and had to carry the heavy equipment she uses, and then carry the produce home. Now she can ride her bike to the farm and is
very happy about it. She shares the bike with her brother who also helps on the
farm sometimes. Owning a bike saves time, energy for Erica, and makes life a lot more productive!

Erica is very thankful for your donation, Heather!  Thanks for your support of the Village
Bicycle Project!

Bright is from Bodaa, Ghana, on the western boarder next to Cote D’Ivoire. The only school is 2km away, and all students walk there.  People in Bodaa walk most places they go, and waste valuable time getting there. Thanks to your donation, Bright received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Bright is 18 years old and a student at the local Junior High School. He also has many chores helping his family, such as hauling water, working on the farm, and caring for animals. Owning
a bike saves precious time, energy for Bright, allowing him to get more done in less time, succeed in school, and help his family.

Bright is very thankful for your donation, Heather!  Thanks for your support of the Village
Bicycle Project!

Daniel Kudjoe is from Princesstown, Ghana, 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. The lack of transportation means people walk most places they need to go. Thanks to your donation, Daniel received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Daniel is 18 years old and his family farm is four miles from his home. His bike will make it much easier to get to the farm where he grows cassava, pineapple, and plantain. The surplus produce he sells at Princesstown market. He will buy a carrier to make it easier to carry produce from the farm. Without a bike, he carried his produce on his back while walking. Owning a bike saves time and energy for Daniel, and makes life a lot more productive.

Daniel is very thankful for your donation, Howard!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

Seth Apiah is from Bodaa, Ghana, on the western boarder next to Cote D’Ivoire. Most people in this town of about 1000 people are farmers, and the soil is fairly good there.  People in Bodaa walk most places they go, and waste valuable time.

Seth is a cashew farmer.  Thanks to your donation, Seth received a bicycle and learned how to care for it. Seth will use his bicycle to go to the farm, about 7 km away from his home. Before he got the bicycle, he used to walk to his farm and it took a lot of time.  Seth shares the bicycle with his children who also ride it to the farm. Owning a bike saves time and energy for Seth and his family, and makes life a lot more productive!

Seth is very thankful for your donation, James and Julie!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

Monica Boahemah is from Bodaa, Ghana, on the western boarder next to Cote D’Ivoire. Most people in this town of about 1000 people are farmers, and the soil is fairly rich there.  People in Bodaa walk most places they go, and waste valuable time getting to where they need to go. Thanks to your donation, Monica received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Monica is 35 years old and produces cashews. Her farm is about 6 km from her house, so she will ride her bicycle there instead of walking, saving her two hours each time she goes!  She also lets her children ride the bicycle around town in the evenings to see their friends.  Owning a bike saves time and energy for Monica and her family, and makes life a lot more productive!

Monica is very thankful for your donation, Kathy!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

Vidah Ankama is from Bodaa, Ghana, on the western boarder next to Cote D’Ivoire. Most people in this small town are farmers, because the soil is fairly good there.  People in Bodaa walk most places they go, and waste valuable time getting places. Thanks to your donation, Vidah received a bicycle and was taught how to take care of it.

Vidah is 20 years old and uses her new bicycle to go to her farm, about 5 km away, where she grows yams.  She used to walk and carry the yams back to town on her head, but now she has a bicycle, which saves her a lot of time and allows her to more easily carry her produce. Owning a bike saves time and energy for Vidah, and makes life a lot more productive for her!

Vidah is very thankful for your donation, Neal!  Thanks for your support of the Village Bicycle Project!

Kadiatu lives in Lunsar, Sierra Leone, a rural community 120 miles from the capital of Freetown. Thanks to your donation, Kadiatu received a bike and was taught how to take care of it.

Kadiatu has never owned a bicycle. She is very diligent about maintaining her bike by putting air in the tires and cleaning and oiling the chain every two weeks.

She uses her bike to visit her friends, and she also travels on her bike to work in neighboring villages and schools where she helps teach young girls how to ride bicycles with the Village Bicycle Project (VBP). Owning a bike saves time and energy for Kadiatu, and allows her to help many other girls learn to ride!

Kadiatu is very thankful for your donation, Doug! Thanks for supporting VBP.