The intention? Raise $2.5 million to assist World Bicycle Relief ship bomber bikes to of us in rural communities.
You could not notice it, however bicycles are an important instrument within the battle in opposition to world poverty. For the second 12 months in a row, Trek is partnering with World Bicycle Relief to assist be certain that individuals in rural communities have entry to rugged, reliable transportation.
The bike in query known as the Buffalo Bicycle, and it’s designed to face as much as the trials of rural life in African, Southeast Asian, and South American communities.
World Bicycle Relief assembles the machines domestically and makes use of a upkeep coaching program to assist recipients preserve their bikes in working order.
In 2021, the Trek/World Bicycle Relief partnership delivered 11,000 Buffalo Bicycles to rural areas worldwide. And this 12 months, the duo is aiming increased.
“We are setting our goals even higher this year to get more Buffalo Bicycles into communities in order to help additional recipients conquer the challenge of distance and achieve independence,” mentioned Bob Burns, Trek Bicycle Vice President of Advocacy.
How to Donate
If you’ve obtained a Trek retailer close by, pop in and donate in particular person. If not, you may at all times head to Trek’s web site. The marketing campaign runs from Nov. 7 to Dec. 31, and Trek will match donations of as much as half one million bucks. It’s arduous to think about a greater option to spend your cash this vacation season.
“Women and girls who were once hassled, exhausted, late to school and worse — can now cut their transportation time in more than half, build their confidence and stay in school,” mentioned Johanna Vega, World Bicycle Relief’s Program Manager in Colombia. “The Buffalo Bicycle has been a game changer for them and their communities.”
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