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 …

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 …

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 …

COVID-19 Update

“In these unprecedented times, as we all do our part to keep everyone safe, we realise the huge impact stopping bicycle collections will have on our friends in Namibia. We look forward to getting our wheels spinning as soon as possible to continue to support communities. Stay safe and be kind to yourselves and others. …

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 …

Donated Bicycles Mapping & Tracking Project

Are you wondering where your donated bicycles are going? Or what they’re being used for? The donated bicycle mapping and tracking project is currently in being developed and finalised. Not only is this project aimed at targeting Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne’s sustainable development goals, it will also allow bicycle donors to form a more personal …

Making the Cover

Thanks to Glen Eira News A huge thank you to Glen Eira News for spreading our Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne message with the local community. We love our front cover featuring a few of our smiling volunteers Michael, John, Monika and our President Andy Gild. Read the full feature of this February 2019 issue of Glen Eira News online …