Many cyclist raise funds during their cycling tours for their favourite charity: CooP-Africa. Jur Schuurman raised more than € 1,000 for farmers to gain better access to markets. Jur cycled the 100 cols’ tour in France (www.100cols.nl). More about his activities you can read on his CooP-Africa sponsor blog. Are you also planning a bicycle…lees verder
CONTINUE READINGAgain, 59 health workers in Kenya have received their Bike4Care bicycles during a CooP-Africa event. The health workers used to visit their patients on foot. By equiping the health workers with bicycles, they can travel faster and futher and reach out to more patients. The health workers are trained in basic maintenance and repairs of…lees verder
CONTINUE READINGApproximately 6 times a year, CooP-Africa regularly sends out a short update on running projects and activities via a digital newsletter. Did you already register for this newsletter? Not yet? You can do this very easily at the bottom of this page.
CONTINUE READINGIn August the final touches were added to The Green Hub: plastering, finishing and painting. Now CooP-Africa starts with equipping the bicycle production unit. We can still use your support to equip the bicycle production unit. Machines, tools, working benches, etc. will cost almost 20,000 euro. Donations (both in money and/or machines, equipment, tools, etc.)…lees verder
CONTINUE READING25 more health workers in Kenya are now cycling in stead of walking. They visit patients in a specific area and provide counceling, first aid, signal (new) symptoms and illnesses, and refer to specialists where needed. By equiping the health workers with bicycles, they can travel faster and futher and reach out to more patients….lees verder
CONTINUE READINGCooP-Africa distributes 78 bicycles to small entrepreneurs in Kenya. Many Africans don’t have enough money to buy a bicycle in one go, but do have a vision on how they can use a bicycle to improve their livelihood. These people can now apply for a bicycle on credit via CooP-Kenya which they can pay off…lees verder
CONTINUE READINGBy the end of July, the roof of the The Green Hub was placed. The building is almost ready for bicycle production, bicycle design, bicycle co-creation, bicycle entrepreneurship, bicycle tourism, bicycle… etc. The construction of The Green Hub is supported by Wild Geese. Support The Green Hub too, via the support page.
CONTINUE READINGDonating to CooP-Africa for Dutch nationals has been simplified where it comes to tax benefits. For more information, visit the Dutch donation page.
CONTINUE READINGAnother 142 health workers are equiped with bicycles. Community health workers are doing a commendable job by providing medical advise and assistance to the community on voluntary basis. They visit households in their area, mostly on foot. By equiping the health workers with bicycles, they can travel faster and futher and reach out to more…lees verder
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CONTINUE READINGDoneer nu makkelijk en snel aan de fietsprojecten van Cycling out of Poverty
