By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser
Dear Donor,
Your financial support has made Pedal Power for Kenyan Education a model program in rural Busia County. Last month, St. Peter's Ojaamong Secondary School was the benficiary of 50 Buffalo Bicycles to make the total 515 among 12 schools.
Students, their parents and school saff all recognize the positive effects of riding to school instead of walking 5 or more miles. Students arrive to school on time and miss fewer days. They are more alert during the school day and can get home with more time to help on their families' farms. Girls feel safer as they do not get approached by boda-boda motorcycle drivers who often want sex in exchange for a ride.
Ongoing maintenance has kept the bicycles in good repair. Grow Against Poverty will be adding two schools a year to reach more students. The goal is over 1,000 bicycles within five years.
In appreciation,
John Roccanova
Volunteer Fundraiser
By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser
By John Roccanova | Volunteer Fundraiser
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