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I Want To Help And Heal Female Survivors Of Abuse

Bicycles for Schoolgirls


A Swedish company in partnership with UNICEF in a three year project is arranging that for every one of their Vélosophy bikes sold then one is donated to a schoolgirl in Ghana.

The majority of schoolgirls in Ghana have a 5-10 km walk to school risking violence and abuse on journeys.

Schoolgirls who have access to a bike increase school attendance by 30% and academic performance 60%.

The company plans to connect bikes to a digital interface so they are GPS traceable and improve navigation as well as letting riders communicate with friends and keep tabs on bikes when locked up in public places.
Hasmita · M
Yeah I had that thought but I guess once your bike is moving you have an advantage over non bike users and the stats appear to bear that out. It's not a scenario I've even thought much about.
Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F
a worthy cause. i would wonder if they still are prone to abuse tho? people could walk out in front of them.. and stop them.. for sure it helps i'd guess.. and they may be more able to get away on a bicycle..
berangere · 80-89, F
It is really reassuring to know that some people do care.

 
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