Two wheels make a world of difference.
Many non-profit organizations are committed to getting bikes in the hands of local peoples in hard to reach areas.
So, what makes globalbike unique...
We invest in women-led bike rental businesses that foster mobility equity in rural communities.
Bike rental businesses create affordable access to bikes for the 50% of rural populations who cannot afford to buy a bike nor fund the ongoing maintenance costs alone.
We invest in life-changing women's enterprises that reinvest in the community continually.
Women’s economic empowerment not only lifts up women but also benefits their children and the entire village.
Women who earn money by managing bike rental businesses gain financial security and report increased feelings of confidence and respect in their community.
We invest in a long-term self-sustaining solution, not a one-time act of charity.
We help women build businesses that can stand on their own while meeting community needs.
Using marketing research to understand local economies, we help women develop bike businesses that can cover costs and earn profits while ensuring that local people can afford bicycles to improve their lives and economic status. We ensure that the value of the bikes can be maintained over time.
We invest in local ownership.
Bike rental businesses launched with globalbike’s support are fully owned by women entrepreneurs.
globalbike provides the business services that enable start-up and that ensure sustainability over time.
Skills Training
We train women in business skills, so that they can maintain bicycles and bike rental businesses over time.
Increasing access to resources
We use the affordable and sustainable power of bikes to greatly increase rural access to resources and economic growth.
Maximizing impact
We partner with NGOs, women entrepreneurs, local stakeholders, and suppliers who are already making an impact so that we maximize our efforts.
See how far your gift could go!
$100 = Bike
$100 sponsors one bike for an entrepreneur.
$225 = Start-Up Costs
$225 sponsors one bike while also hedging its first year operating costs.
$675 = Launch
$675 sponsors full start-up costs for an entrepreneur, providing 3 bikes and hedging first year operating costs.
