Causes: Community Health Systems, Economic Development, Education, Health, International, International Economic Development, International Relief, Microfinance
Mission: World Bicycle Relief's mission is to mobilize people through the Power of Bicycles; we envision a world where distance is no longer a barrier to education, healthcare and economic opportunity.
Results: Since 2005, we have provided more than 500,000 bicycles and trained more than 2,300 local mechanics. Our bicycles get students to school on time, keep volunteer caregivers connected with their clients and haul farmers' goods to market across Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.
Target demographics: students, healthcare workers, farmers and entrepreneurs
Direct beneficiaries per year: 53,400 people
Geographic areas served: Africa, South America, Southeast Asia