BEN Namibia – BEST Programme 2020 Planned Activities

Funding from the Intrepid Foundation will enable us to intensify BEST Programme activities in 2020. One of our main aims is to conduct regional training activities. We hope to foster greater cooperation among regional clusters of shops. In particular, we will explore the implementation of a system of collective monitoring and mutual support for financial …

Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN) Namibia – BEST Programme 2019 Progress Report

Funding from the Intrepid Foundation has enabled Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne and its partner organisation BEN Namibia to support its bicycle distribution work in disadvantaged Namibian communities. Since October 2018, BEN Namibia has: Provided comprehensive mechanic training to shops in Opuwo and Windhoek. Provided ongoing business training to shops in Opuwo and Windhoek Provided mechanic …

Bicycles for Humanity – Solar Charged Raffle Winners Announced

Thank you to everyone who participated in our solar charged raffle competition. We sold 294 raffle tickets and raised $2,395! The funds raised will be used to train two people in one of our workshops in Namibia to be able to convert donated bicycles into solar powered e-bikes. They will be supplied with the 2 …

Melbourne to Namibia Challenge 2019: Special Thanks to all our Fantastic Sponsors

We Couldn’t have done it without all of you and our sponsors! Our annual Melbourne to Namibia 2019 fundraiser raised close to $30,000! To everyone who joined us as we pedalled through March for our Annual Fundraiser – a massive thank you! Together, your efforts saw us raise nearly $15,000 – which was DOUBLED by the incredible …