Africa needs 50 million new bicycles
the real outrage: in our modern high-tec world women and children carry head loads because there are no bicycles
change within three years is possible
.
With comparatively little money, families can be relieved by purchasing simple, stable bicycles. From a cost-benefit analysis, bicycle promotion is the most successful and efficient help to self-help. Bicycle owning families are richer, healthier and smarter because women and children are alleviated and more time is left for household chores, hygiene, caring for small children and education (school).