In the past two years, more than 300,000 cyclists have taken part in the Rapha Black Friday Ride – covering over 4,000,000 kilometres on their bikes while championing the work of World Bicycle Relief and its mission to mobilise communities in need with life-changing bicycles.
Through the Rapha Foundation, Rapha has committed to donate US$150,000 to support World Bicycle Relief and its Communities on the Move programme in Kasungu, Malawi. The charity’s work improves people’s access to healthcare, education, and employment through the donation of bikes.
Rapha notes that… ‘Since July 2021, 3,804 residents have been riding Buffalo Bicycles. Students are at school. They show up on time. They have more energy during the school day. Farmers produce more, sell more of their wares at the market, and have more income.
‘Residents are healthier. They see their community health workers more often, including households furthest from the local health centre.’
World Bicycle Relief (WBR) sees this renewed vibrancy during its visits to Kasungu District’s three traditional authority areas of Wimbe, Chulu and Simmlemba, where Rapha’s support has helped communities improve their everyday life.
This year, Rapha wants to continue to celebrate the impact the project has had and encourage its community to continue their support by joining a ride and making a donation. Rapha is hosting Black Friday Rides in cities across the world, and at every Rapha Clubhouse.
The Rapha Foundation funding has also been extended for 2023, granting US$150,000 to further support the project.
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