What is Village Bicycle Project's mission?

Village Bicycle Project works to empower communities in West Africa by strengthening bicycle culture through subsidized bicycles and hands-on maintenance training. The organization targets women and girls for inclusion in programs designed to address gender inequalities in bicycle access, while also training local mechanics with specialized tools and spare parts to ensure long-term sustainability.

How many bicycles has Village Bicycle Project distributed?

As of Q4 2025, Village Bicycle Project has sent 159,000 bicycles to Ghana and Sierra Leone, trained 26,000 people in repair skills, provided cycling training to 4,500 women and girls, and distributed 64,000 tools to communities.

How can someone support Village Bicycle Project's work?

The organization accepts monetary donations, used bicycles and parts, and volunteer labor both locally and in the field. Donors can also connect with nearby collection organizations or start their own to gather and ship bikes and parts to Ghana and Sierra Leone.