onthemove.worldbicyclerelief.orgPalabana: A Community on the Move

Donate Now MATCH ENDS DEC. 31 -- <!– Hidden li included to remove active class from about link when scrolled up past about section –> Donate DONATIONS MATCHED TILL DEC. 31 -- Intro Join the Story Mary's Story Georgina's Story Joe's Story Explore Palabana Donate -- Palabana A Community on the Move In rural communities around the world, distance is a barrier— time, an enemy. But the people of Palabana are on the move. See how. In rural communities around the world, distance is a barrier— time, an enemy. But the people of Palabana are on the move. See how. Watch Join the Story CREATE COMMUNITIES ON THE MOVE In communities like Palabana, there are many talented, hard-working people struggling to move forward. You can provide access to life-changing bicycles. DONATE For a limited time, your gift will be matched. -- Mary Mary used to leave for school on foot before sunrise each day and return home after dark. “I would be tired when I got to class,” she says. Watch Mary's Story Georgina Widowed at 68, Georgina depends on reliable bicycles for her dairy farm. “To fail to deliver milk, even once, is a loss,” according to Georgina. Watch Georgina's Story Joe Joe travels 50 miles to purchase steel, which he then transports back to his workshop. “I’m very thankful for this bike,” he relates. “It is very strong.” Watch Joe's Story EXPLORE PALABANA CHONGWE DISTRICT, ZAMBIA -- 2012 –>-- -- GET TO KNOW PALBANA! Click the icons to learn more. -- -- -- CHILDREN'S VILLAGE CHILDREN'S VILLAGE For an orphaned or at-risk child, the children's village is home. Bicycles are helping these children get access to far away schools and follow their dreams. Find Out More OPEN-AIR MARKET OPEN-AIR MARKET With bicycles, residents of Palabana can transport more produce from their farms to the market. This bustling hub is where families build entrepreneurial businesses and their livelihoods. Find Out More DAIRY CO-OP DAIRY COOPERATIVE Dairy farmers live miles from the milk collection center. Transporting milk by bicycle ensures it stays fresh. The dairy cooperative is growing, and the success creates momentum for the entire community. Find Out More HEALTH CLINIC HEALTH CLINIC Rugged terrain makes access to the health clinic difficult. Doctors are in demand. With the help of the bicycle, Palabana relies on volunteer healthcare workers to travel to homebound patients. Find Out More Image: Google YOU ARE PALABANA People around the world, like you, are joining together to create communities on the move. Will you join the story? DONATE Give today and your gift will be matched. -- World Bicycle Relief builds and distributes specially-designed, locally-assembled, rugged bicycles to students, healthcare workers and entrepreneurs through study-to-own and work-to-own programs. For increased sustainability, we train field mechanics to ensure access to maintenance and spare parts. © World Bicycle Relief 2015-2016...