Two-wheeled charity World Bicycle Relief is today celebrating a milestone achievement – one million bicycles distributed across Africa, Asia and Latin America and impacting, says the charity, around 5 million people.
The English-registered charity was established in 2011 with the mission of mobilising individuals and communities in rural communities around the world via the medium of two wheels. It currently operates in seven countries, though its bikes have made their way to 28 in total.
Made of heavy-gauge steel, with a built-in stand and a rack that can transport an impressive 100kg, the Buffalo Bike is designed for accessible, hard-wearing transport rather than the Sunday club ride, and can be paid for by a single £120 donation.
– Each bike benefits a household of five people – not just the original recipient
”One million bicycles on the road is clear evidence that reliable mobility changes lives at scale,” said WBR CEO Dave Neiswander. “This milestone confirms both the strength of our model and the scale of the need. Now, we are focused on accelerating that impact even further.”
