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World Bicycle Relief expands into Tanzania

World Bicycle Relief expands into Tanzania

World Bicycle Relief has announced the expansion of its operations into Tanzania as part of an ambitious initiative to alleviate mobility poverty in rural communities.…

Monday, Oct 21

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World Bicycle Relief has announced the expansion of its operations into Tanzania as part of an ambitious initiative to alleviate mobility poverty in rural communities.

Over the next three years, World Bicycle Relief will mobilise and empower 45,000 Tanzanians by providing access to reliable, bicycle-based transportation solutions to improve access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

Mobility poverty remains a pressing issue in Tanzania, where 68% of the population lives in rural areas and struggles to access basic services.

Building on its proven programme model deployed in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, and Colombia, World Bicycle Relief’s expansion into Tanzania directly addresses the challenge of distance by providing durable, purpose-built bicycles to healthcare workers, students, and entrepreneurs, empowering them to break free from the limitations imposed by mobility poverty. World Bicycle Relief’s expansion into Tanzania is part of its ambitious 2024-2026 global strategy, which seeks to distribute 300,000 bicycles and empower 1.5 million people worldwide by addressing transportation challenges in rural communities.

The organisation’s unique approach combines the distribution of its rugged Buffalo Bicycles with the development of a sustainable bicycle ecosystem of local assembly, trained mechanics, and retail shops, ensuring long-term impact for programme participants and their communities.

This expansion has been made possible through the generous support of anchor funders, including Backroads, a leader in active and adventure travel, whose investment is helping to fuel the growth and sustainability of our operations in Tanzania. “Mobility poverty is one of the biggest obstacles to progress in rural Tanzania,” said Dave Neiswander, CEO of […]

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