Our President, Andy Gild, and her sister took on the 110km ride in Cape Town, South Africa for our Annual Melbourne to Namibia 2019 Fundraiser and raised a whopping $2,648, which was doubled by the amazing Intrepid Foundation. It’s been 40 years since Andy and her family emigrated to Australia from South Africa. We are super lucky …
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 …
Posted: 23 December 2019 by B4H Admin
2019 Statistics, Summary and Thank You
Thank you to everyone who has been involved with Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne this year! There have been so many of you. Special shout out to Pete, Phil, Bill, Monika, Michael, John and all the other volunteers for taking time out of their day to go out and pick up bicycles across Melbourne, the volunteers who came …
Posted: 1 December 2019 by B4H Editor
2019 Exceeding Bicycle Collection and Packing Numbers
2019 has set an exciting precedent for the amount of bicycles collected, packed and sent to Africa for ongoing Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne projects. In 2018, the tally stood at 1,117 bicycles collected, packed and sent. This year 1,595 bicycles have been collected, and 1,420 bicycles packed into 3.5 containers. That exceeds last years’ packing …
Posted: 30 October 2019 by B4H Admin
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 …
Posted: 7 April 2019 by B4H Admin
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 …
Posted: 15 March 2019 by B4H Admin
Melbourne to Namibia Challenge 2019
This March, our virtual Melbourne to Namibia Challenge kicks off – join other avid cyclists to take on at least 110 kilometres (anytime, anywhere) and help raise funds for Bicycles for Humanity. Raise $250 You’ll be entered to win a brand new bicycle from our supporters at Bicycle Superstore. Raise $500 For a chance to win an unforgettable15 day Cycle …
Posted: 11 March 2019 by B4H Admin
Andy & Lauren Conquer the Cape
Our President, Andy Gild, and her sister took on the 110km ride in Cape Town, South Africa for our Annual Melbourne to Namibia 2019 Fundraiser and raised a whopping $2,648, which was doubled by the amazing Intrepid Foundation. It’s been 40 years since Andy and her family emigrated to Australia from South Africa. We are super lucky …
Posted: 17 November 2018 by B4H Admin
Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne joins ImpactPay as Charitable Cause
We’re excited to announce we have partnered with ImpactPay to bring our valued supporters a first-of-its-kind debit card that lets you Tap & Give to the causes you’re passionate about. As one of the founding charities on the platform, we can offer you this unique, transparent and effortless way to connect with, and support Bicycles …
Posted: 1 October 2018 by B4H Admin
The Growth Project
Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne is proud to be participating in The Growth Project – a one-year leadership development program that brings together leaders of emerging charities with business leaders so that they can share and learn from their previous experience, grow individually and have maximum positive social impact. Central to The Growth Project is the …