We are all affected by Corona. The CooP-Uganda office in Jinja has implemented measures to avoid the spread of Corona. Each staff has 2 washable masks, with a specific design for each staff so that they are kept personal. Also visitors are required to wear a mask. Staff and visitors must sanitize their hands upon […]
CONTINUE READING →We support farmers with bicycles to solve their transport challenges. A bicycle makes it possible to transport more produce compared to walking, and allows for faster and further movements. In a special project we support farmers even a bit more: by attaching a water pump to the bike. This way the farmers can use the […]
CONTINUE READING →WORLD BICYCLE DAY Today is World Bicycle Day. The Netherlands, where the roots of Cycling out of Poverty Foundation are, is known worldwide, so to speak, as ‘the country that invented cycling’. We Dutch do not really give it that much thought. Those cycle paths, bicycle highways, bike nodes routes, bicycle flyovers, bicycle bridges, etc. […]
CONTINUE READING →There is no need to die of pregnancy or birth without the assistance of a medical birth attendant while fighting Covid-19. But midwives and other health workers in Uganda are facing huge challenges of accessing their patients and therefor can’t meet the people’s need. We are happy to be able to empower these midwives and […]
CONTINUE READING →On Monday, 4th of May, the District Health Officer, Dr. Peter Dyogo Nantamu, received the next batch of bicycles from the #CoronaBike Fund in order to support the district’s efforts in preventing the spread of the coronavirus. FOLLOW UP VISITS AND MORE CORONA BIKES Last week our Bikeventures staff (social entreprise of Cycling out of […]
CONTINUE READING →After the first batch of bicycles were handed over to the Covid-19 Task Force of Jinja District, through the District Health Officer, the Ugandan Police Force received the next batch of bicycles. FAMILY AND CHILD PROTECTION The bicycles will be used in the surrounding villages and informal settlements of Jinja for sensitisation about Covid-19 with […]
CONTINUE READING →In just two weeks, with your support, we have raised funds for 21 bicycles for health workers in Jinja District who fight against (the spread of) the corona virus. Dr. Kalumuna Charles from Kamu Medical Center in Jinja and Dr. Peter Dyogo Nantamu (photo), District Health Officer Jinja, received the bikes. MORE #CORONABIKE But there […]
CONTINUE READING →The first case of coronavirus was announced in Uganda on March 21. This has led to a growing list of preventive measures which were live announced by President Museveni on national television. These strict measures are crucial and a good start, especially in light of the poor health care system in Uganda. Uganda has only […]
CONTINUE READING →Jacob, Peter, Sarifa, Agatha, Monica and Sarah received a bicycle from Cycling out of Poverty Foundation Uganda today. These 6 bicycles are financed by the proceeds of the Jinja Mountain Bike Race & Ride 2020 organised by Bikeventures on February 1 this year in Jinja. Thanks to everyone who joined. And hopefully we will see […]
CONTINUE READING →Women are the backbone of Africa. Not only do they take care of the family, but they are also the first producers and processors of food. And therefore make an important contribution to agriculture, food security and the economy. That is also why they are hardest hit by the effects of climate change. Support women […]
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