World Bicycle Relief

You recently met Pamela, a determined student in Malawi who received her Buffalo Bicycle during our special ribbon distribution in May. Today, Pamela wanted to share her gratitude for this gift with you herself. We hope you’ll join us in continuing to create even more moments of joy, safety, and opportunity for students like Pamela. https://lnkd.in/e9V6p7p

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

Listen in as our co-founder Leah Missbach Day talks to The Outspoken Cyclist about the latest happenings at World Bicycle Relief!

Luis, a student in La Guajira, Colombia, and his family embody the ripple effect a single Buffalo Bicycle can have. His bicycle doesn’t just help Luis get to school quickly—it serves his entire family. Help impact the life of a family with just one small gift. Donate today: https://bit.ly/32Q64PV

Your donation goes toward more than just a bike. It also delivers hope and opportunity to those who need it most. Create #bicyclejoy today: https://bit.ly/32Q64PV

Let’s spread the bicycle *joy* this season. Donate today and be a part of the movement to change lives, one ride at a time! https://bit.ly/32Q64PV #bicyclejoy

We hosted our second annual fundraising dinner at the iconic Velodrome in Geneva, celebrating the transformative power of bicycles and the incredible supporters like YOU who make it all possible! Over 230 guests from Geneva, Zurich, London, and beyond came together for an unforgettable evening filled with Bicycle Joy, inspiring stories, and moments of magic. Highlights included: 🎨 A live artist painting a Buffalo Bicycle 🏅 Thrilling cycling performances on the Velodrome track 🔨 An exciting live auction led by Sotheby’s Every moment was a celebration of the impact we’re making together, empowering lives through bicycle mobility. Thank you for being part of this journey—we couldn’t do it without you. There’s still time to spread the #BicycleJoy! Make a donation at https://lnkd.in/e9V6p7p A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, partners, and everyone who contributed to making the evening a resounding success: Velodrome de Geneve, BRS Shipbrokers, Gourmet Brothers SA, Sotheby's, Colnago, LOOK Cycle, Rochat Cycles Sarl, Passoni, Orchard Global, OPEN cycle AG, SRAM, Chalet Sundara Chamonix, I Draw on Bikes, Q36.5 Pro Cycling, Scott Sports SA, and Lidl-Trek 📷 Miljenko Šuljić and Maxence Texier

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

We all need a little extra nudge from time to time. So we’re extending our #givingtuesday match for one more day! Act fast to take advantage of this last chance to DOUBLE the joy for communities around the world. https://bit.ly/32Q64PV

It’s #GivingTuesday and the final day of our 5 Days of Joy! When you give today, your donation will have DOUBLE the impact, providing twice as many bicycles, and joy, for those who need them most. Give today and spread the joy: https://bit.ly/32Q64PV #bicyclejoy