VILLAGE BICYCLE PROJECT INC

VILLAGE BICYCLE PROJECT INC

Seattle, Washington

Verified PWI Partner

Our Mission

Village Bicycle Project aims to empower communities by strengthening bicycle culture. Our programs couple quality subsidized bicycles with hands-on maintenance training for new owners. We give village bike mechanics detailed training along with specialized bike tools and spare parts. This comprehensive, holistic approach ensures that bikes will be dependable, affordable and sustainable transportation. Women and girls, who are frequently marginalized, are specifically targeted for inclusion in programs which begin to address the gender inequalities that limit their access to bicycles. VBP programs make cycling an attractive choice for entire communities, as improved mobility enables growth in productivity with better access to jobs, schools and healthcare, not to mention the environmental and health benefits of cycling.

Who We Are

Village Bicycle Project was founded in 1999 by David Peckham, a dedicated bicycle activist and former Peace Corps Volunteer. As a successful self-sustaining and capacity building development project, VBP gives people in Ghana and Sierra Leone a crucial tool to improve their lives by offering access to affordable and sustainable transportation. VBP addresses the devastating burden that a lack of transportation has on families in Africa, whose time could be more efficiently spent improving their education, economic stability and health. Supported by generous financial donors, hundreds of volunteers and bicycle advocacy organizations worldwide, Village Bicycle Project relies on and deeply appreciates the loyalty and hard work of those who donate, collect and ship bicycles. Village Bicycle Project is proud to employ local bicycle trainers and administrative staff in Ghana and Sierra Leone.

Get in Touch

Website

www.villagebicycleproject.org

Email

info@villagebicycleproject.org

Tax-Exempt ID (EIN)

26-3547300

Location

1915 11th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102 USA, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

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