World Bicycle Relief East Africa

World Bicycle Relief Launches Major Initiative to Alleviate Mobility Poverty in Tanzania, Empowering 45,000 Rural Residents by 2026 DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Bicycle Relief (WBR) today announced the expansion of its operations into Tanzania as part of an ambitious initiative to alleviate mobility poverty in rural communities. Over the next three years, WBR will mobilize and empower 45,000 Tanzanians by providing access to reliable, bicycle-based transportation solutions to improve access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

In Uganda, students in Geneva Global's Speed School program are pedaling toward brighter futures thanks to 200 Buffalo bicycles donated by our Charity Alliance member World Bicycle Relief. These durable bikes transform 15-kilometer round trips into shorter, more manageable journeys, giving learners more time to focus on their studies and communities. 🌍📚 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDgu8teM

We’re thrilled to support the Arthritis Ride 2024—a 1,150-kilometer cycling journey raising awareness about arthritis and funds to establish a modern arthritis clinic in Western Kenya. From Mombasa to Busia, 40 dedicated cyclists will traverse Kenya’s vibrant landscapes, championing better health and mobility for all. Yesterday, our Regional Director, Maureen Kolenyo, flagged off the cyclists in Nairobi, marking the start of the second leg of this cycling journey. Speaking at the event, she emphasized the broader potential of cycling: “As stakeholders, we must promote cycling as an affordable, easy-to-maintain, and accessible mode of transport that can transform and empower communities.” Arthritis affects millions and significantly limits mobility and quality of life. This ride is a reminder that change is achievable when communities unite for a shared cause. #cycling #buffalobicycles #sustainability #mobility

Buffalo Bicycles are engineered to support communities in rural areas, where traditional transportation can be expensive and inefficient. These bicycles are built to withstand harsh conditions and carry heavy loads, making them perfect for a variety of purposes – from delivering essential goods to providing reliable transport for school children. Their design ensures that people in even the most remote regions can stay connected, improve their livelihoods, and access opportunities that were once out of reach.
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A few months ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Cycling Research Board annual conference at ETH Zurich thanks to Urban Cycling Institute. At this forum that draws researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders interested in cycling issues, I shared key insights from ongoing World Bicycle Relief research we are conducting in Kenya, Malawi, and Zambia. In this short blog, I have reflected on my experiences at the CRB conference and highlighted key lessons I have learnt from research on bicycle usage and impact among women in the three countries: 🚲 Buffalo Bicycles are extensively used. In Petauke, Zambia, women report using the bicycles an average of 17 hours per week (which translates to approx. 2.4 hours per day). ⏰ In Zomba, Malawi, 96% of women we surveyed reported that they had experienced a decline in the amount of time spent travelling after bicycle receipt. What do the women do with time savings? They spend more time on businesses or farm work, they rest more and can participate in other household and community engagement activities. 💰 More than 80% of women surveyed in Kakamega, Kenya report bicycles have contributed to higher income levels in their households. 🏥 Prior to bicycle access, women participants in Zambia spend nearly two hours walking to access health facilities. With bicycles, women have reduced the time spent travelling to health facilities by an average of about 40%. They also transport sick family members to hospital using their bicycles.   https://lnkd.in/en2xs6sY World Bicycle Relief East Africa Anthony Kinnaird Abel Maruwo Maureen Kolenyo Ivy Chinyama kabombwe Nixon Otieno

Buffalo Bicycles are playing an important role across Africa, particularly in rural and underserved communities, as a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and health-promoting mode of transport. Here are the key roles bicycles play in rural areas of Africa. #buffalobicycles #mobility #sustainability #africa

One Tool, Many Roles A community health worker moving around, to treat patients in there homes. An environmentalist transporting seedlings to plant. A farmer taking fresh bananas to market. Different people, different missions, but the same simple and reliable mode of transport: the Buffalo Bicycle. Built for resilience and designed for impact, these bicycles are transforming lives—bridging gaps, boosting livelihoods, and driving change, one pedal at a time. #buffalobicycles #impact #innovation

Event Update The distribution of 1,500 Buffalo Bicycles, originally planned for Friday this week, has been postponed to a later date, but our mission to impact lives through mobility remains on track. These bicycles are set to empower healthcare workers and environmental officers, helping them deliver essential services in rural communities across Kakamega County. While we work to confirm the new date, we’ll continue to share updates and stories about how Buffalo Bicycles are already making an impact in rural areas of East Africa. Stay tuned! #buffalobicycle #healthcare #conservation #impact

What’s in a Buffalo Bicycle? For community healthcare workers, it’s the power to reach patients faster, providing timely immunizations, maternal care, and life-saving treatments in the most remote corners of rural areas. For Climate Change Committee Members, it’s the ability to protect natural resources more effectively—traveling farther, engaging with more communities, and driving awareness for sustainable practices that safeguard the environment. For communities, it’s a lifeline to essential services—bridging the gap between distance and opportunity, ensuring access to healthcare, education, and economic growth. In just two days, 1,500 Buffalo Bicycles will arrive in Kakamega County, setting in motion a wave of change that will bring hope, resilience, and opportunity to where it’s needed most. Stay tuned for updates on the handover event and the impact Buffalo Bicycles will make in rural parts of Kakamega! #healthcare #conservation #buffalobicycle

Exciting News! In just a few days, Kakamega County in Western Kenya will receive 1,500 Buffalo Bicycles, in a move to improve healthcare delivery and advancing environmental conservation across the region. Of the total, 1,000 bicycles were purchased by the County Ministry of Health and Environment, with an additional 500 bicycles donated by World Bicycle Relief to support service delivery. These bicycles will empower healthcare workers to reach patients more efficiently and enable environmental officers to scale up conservation efforts in remote areas of the county. Stay tuned for updates on the handover event and the impact Buffalo Bicycles will make in Kakamega County government! #BuffaloBicycles #Innovation #mobility