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 …

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 …

Our 2020 Vision: Empowering Hope, Communities and Overcoming Challenges

Get knocked down. Get up again The 2020 new year has brought with it some very challenging situations. Our beautiful Australian landscape has been scarred by bushfires which continue to burn on across our Eastern shores. Lives, homes, businesses and wildlife have been lost. Although out of the ashes, the camaraderie and generosity of not only Australians all …

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 …

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 Melbourne – Solar Charged Raffle

Monday 8th of July – Friday 16th August Enter B4H Solar Charged Raffle All funds raised will go towards better sustainability and empowerment for communities in Africa. Your Donations. Solar Charged.  If you aren’t already following along to our Bicycles for Humanity Solar Charged Raffle you are in for a treat. We have launched our first ever …