The Pedal for Purpose Challenge doesn’t end until 4th December, so it’s not too late to get pedalling for a great cause! If you have already joined the challenge, keep those wheels spinning, you’re doing great. However, if you are struggling to motivate yourself to jump on your bicycle as we settle back into normal …
Pedal for Purpose Help us virtually cover the distance of 11,240km from Melbourne to Namibia by biking, riding and joining our virtual Strava club event. Virtual Challenge Details Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne is excited (wheely pumped) to be launching our annual fundraiser for 2020 the Pedal for Purpose Virtual Challenge. While it’s been an unusual …
In an exciting collaboration, Andy Gild (CEO of Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne), Andrew Wilson (Business Development Manager of Essential Solar) and Kerryn Powell (Founder of Your Time Matters) engage in an inspiring conversation about the importance of connections and contributions on Powell’s podcast: ‘Conversations and Connections to Amplify and Inspire’. As Bicycles for Humanity approaches …
Five donated bicycles have just arrived with their recipients at the Singalamwe Bicycle Workshop! Singalamwe in Zambezi region has the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Namibia, so the bicycles have been donated to volunteers supporting the outreach healthcare program. Jane Wachila, regional co-ordinator of the Catholic Aids Action in Singalamwe, Namibia has excitedly told us …
Many of you will no doubt be aware of the Stage 4 restrictions that have come into force in Melbourne and Stage 3 restrictions across the rest of Victoria. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily postpone our 2020 Pedal for Purpose Virtual Challenge event until the current restrictions in Melbourne …
Pedal for Purpose Help us virtually cover the distance of 11,240km from Melbourne to Namibia by biking, riding and joining our virtual Strava club event. Virtual Challenge Details Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne is excited (wheely pumped) to be launching our annual fundraiser for 2020 the Pedal for Purpose Virtual Challenge. While it’s been an unusual …
Namibia ready to get going We are excited to share news of 50 entrepreneurs having received bicycles (through our BEST program) to enable them to support regional communities. They will be selling hand sanitiser and locally supplied face masks as well sharing vital health information during this Covid19 period. Shipping Container 25 In partnership with our friends …
National Volunteers Week (Volunteering Victoria) may have ended, but the celebration of our amazing Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne volunteers has not stopped. In 2019 we had over 120 volunteers at six packing days, leading to 1,422 donated bicycles being sent to Namibia in three shipping containers. This year, we are well on our way to …
In the midst of the COVID-19 panic, and whirlwind of related bad news, container 25 brings a spark of joy to the Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne community. Container 25, dedicated to the life of founding partner Matt McCullough, in conjunction with Good Cycles, has touched down in Namibia. Lucky, our partner for the new workshop, …
Summary BEN Namibia proposes a COVID-19 response that aims to reduce transmission risk through improving awareness and hygiene in low income communities, and stimulates economic activity by promoting local manufacturing of masks by 25 local producers for sale in these communities, and creates 70 new jobs providing delivery services to enable more people to avoid …
Posted: 24 November 2020 by B4H Editor
2020 Pedal for Purpose Challenge – Keep Those Wheels Spinning
The Pedal for Purpose Challenge doesn’t end until 4th December, so it’s not too late to get pedalling for a great cause! If you have already joined the challenge, keep those wheels spinning, you’re doing great. However, if you are struggling to motivate yourself to jump on your bicycle as we settle back into normal …
Posted: 7 November 2020 by B4H Admin
2020 Pedal for Purpose Virtual Challenge – The Brakes Are Off
Pedal for Purpose Help us virtually cover the distance of 11,240km from Melbourne to Namibia by biking, riding and joining our virtual Strava club event. Virtual Challenge Details Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne is excited (wheely pumped) to be launching our annual fundraiser for 2020 the Pedal for Purpose Virtual Challenge. While it’s been an unusual …
Posted: 23 October 2020 by B4H Editor
A Story of Opportunity: A Conversation with Andy Gild, Andrew Wilson and Kerryn Powell
In an exciting collaboration, Andy Gild (CEO of Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne), Andrew Wilson (Business Development Manager of Essential Solar) and Kerryn Powell (Founder of Your Time Matters) engage in an inspiring conversation about the importance of connections and contributions on Powell’s podcast: ‘Conversations and Connections to Amplify and Inspire’. As Bicycles for Humanity approaches …
Posted: 2 October 2020 by B4H Editor
Tracked Bicycles have Landed in Singalamwe, Namibia
Five donated bicycles have just arrived with their recipients at the Singalamwe Bicycle Workshop! Singalamwe in Zambezi region has the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Namibia, so the bicycles have been donated to volunteers supporting the outreach healthcare program. Jane Wachila, regional co-ordinator of the Catholic Aids Action in Singalamwe, Namibia has excitedly told us …
Posted: 3 August 2020 by B4H Admin
2020 Pedal for Purpose Virtual Challenge Temporarily Postponed
Many of you will no doubt be aware of the Stage 4 restrictions that have come into force in Melbourne and Stage 3 restrictions across the rest of Victoria. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily postpone our 2020 Pedal for Purpose Virtual Challenge event until the current restrictions in Melbourne …
Posted: 20 July 2020 by B4H Admin
2020 Pedal for Purpose Virtual Challenge Event
Pedal for Purpose Help us virtually cover the distance of 11,240km from Melbourne to Namibia by biking, riding and joining our virtual Strava club event. Virtual Challenge Details Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne is excited (wheely pumped) to be launching our annual fundraiser for 2020 the Pedal for Purpose Virtual Challenge. While it’s been an unusual …
Posted: 1 July 2020 by B4H Admin
Partnership with the Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN) Namibia – Mid Year Update
Namibia ready to get going We are excited to share news of 50 entrepreneurs having received bicycles (through our BEST program) to enable them to support regional communities. They will be selling hand sanitiser and locally supplied face masks as well sharing vital health information during this Covid19 period. Shipping Container 25 In partnership with our friends …
Posted: 25 May 2020 by B4H Editor
A Celebration of Our Volunteers
National Volunteers Week (Volunteering Victoria) may have ended, but the celebration of our amazing Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne volunteers has not stopped. In 2019 we had over 120 volunteers at six packing days, leading to 1,422 donated bicycles being sent to Namibia in three shipping containers. This year, we are well on our way to …
Posted: 20 May 2020 by B4H Editor
Lucky’s New Bicycle Workshop
In the midst of the COVID-19 panic, and whirlwind of related bad news, container 25 brings a spark of joy to the Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne community. Container 25, dedicated to the life of founding partner Matt McCullough, in conjunction with Good Cycles, has touched down in Namibia. Lucky, our partner for the new workshop, …
Posted: 16 April 2020 by B4H Admin
BEN Namibia BEST Programme Covid-19 Response
Summary BEN Namibia proposes a COVID-19 response that aims to reduce transmission risk through improving awareness and hygiene in low income communities, and stimulates economic activity by promoting local manufacturing of masks by 25 local producers for sale in these communities, and creates 70 new jobs providing delivery services to enable more people to avoid …