In March this year some of my friends and I got together to organise a charity dinner to raise funds for Wheels4Life. This month Carmen got in touch to tell us about the project our donation had contributed to…
Thank you again for your donation and for supporting Wheels 4 Life through your special dinner.
Thank you also for your patience. Some projects are in their entirety supported by one family or company, therefor I had to wait until I had a project which would be supported by multiple donations.
Here is your report. The project is based in the Masaka district of Uganda. We have been working with our field project leader (a volunteer) for 12 years now and during that time we have donated thousands of bikes to communities in this area of Uganda and also Lira and Jinja.
Thank you again for your support in the work we are doing to change lives through the gift of bicycles.
Dear Carmen,
I trust this message finds you in good health. It is with great pleasure that I write to furnish you with a comprehensive update on the recent bicycle donation initiative orchestrated by Wheels4Life, which transpired on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, thanks to your generous contribution of USD 4,985. Your unwavering support has had a profound and enduring impact on our mission to provide essential assistance to primary and secondary school educators, environmental conservation leaders, and local community facilitators operating within our designated regions. The financial backing we received empowered us to acquire a total of 51 bicycles. Nevertheless, in alignment with our initial requisition, there remains a need for bicycle support for 199 beneficiaries to fully encompass our intended reach, spanning across 174 sub-counties.
Beneficiaries and Their Needs:
Primary and Secondary School Teachers: In the areas we serve, a multitude of educators confront the formidable challenge of traversing considerable distances, ranging from 7 to 15 kilometers, in order to reach their respective schools. Your generous bicycle donation has profoundly alleviated the hardships of their daily commutes, enabling them to arrive at their schools with enhanced efficiency and renewed vigor, thereby facilitating improved education for their students.
Environmental Conservation Team Leaders: Within the 174 sub-counties under our jurisdiction, dedicated team leaders tirelessly disseminate critical knowledge regarding the paramount importance of environmental conservation. These leaders also actively partake in the essential task of reforesting areas that have suffered from deforestation. The bicycles you provided have enabled them to extend their reach, access remote regions, and more effectively propagate environmental awareness.
Local Community Mediators: Regrettably, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, instances of domestic violence have surged within our communities. Local community mediators play an indispensable role in addressing these issues and offering support to those in dire need. The provision of bicycles has significantly enhanced their mobility, enabling them to respond promptly to cases and provide assistance where it is most urgently required.
Distribution and Impact:
Given the substantial number of beneficiaries initially stipulated in our application (250), we devised a distribution strategy designed to attain comprehensive geographical coverage. In certain areas, one bicycle was shared among three individuals, allowing us to maximize the reach of your generous donation. This approach has proven exceedingly effective in ensuring that as many individuals as possible benefit from your gracious contribution. The recipients have conveyed their profound gratitude for this approach.
The impact of your donation has been both immediate and transformative. Teachers can now allocate more of their time and energy to educating their students, conservation team leaders are making significant strides in safeguarding our environment, and local community mediators are offering crucial support during these challenging times.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Wheels4Life for your unwavering commitment to our community and the positive transformation it has catalyzed. Your continued support serves as a source of empowerment for individuals and a catalyst for community fortitude.
Enclosed within this report, you will find a curated selection of photographs showcasing the beneficiaries, alongside images documenting the bicycle distribution process. We trust that these visuals will vividly convey the entire process of distributing the bicycles to the beneficiaries.
Once again, we express our profound gratitude for being a cornerstone of positive change in our community. We eagerly anticipate your continued partnership in our shared mission.
“Building a Better Future Together: Our community comes together to assemble bikes that will transform lives. Our youth volunteers know that by giving back, they’re paving the way for a brighter future, even if they’re not the direct recipients. #Community Impact #BuildingHope.” Said a community leader
“With these bicycles, we pedal towards brighter futures for our students, overcoming distance and embracing the power of education in every corner of our rural haven!” these were wordds of Mr. Kironde Israel a teacher in one of the rural isolated schools in Busujju
“Making the most of your generosity! With fewer bikes than beneficiaries, we implemented a strategic sharing system. In some areas, one bicycle serves three, ensuring wide-reaching impact. Here, four individuals share a single bike in shifts. Together, we’re reaching new horizons!”
Transformative gifts on two wheels! A single bicycle ripples through countless lives, unlocking opportunities and connecting communities. Heartfelt thanks to our generous donors for making this life changing impact possible.
We extend our deepest gratitude for your generous contribution towards solving transportation challenges in our rural communities. Your support has not only fueled our mission but also ignited hope and positive change in the lives of those we serve. Together, we are building a brighter future. Thank you for being the driving force behind our shared commitment to make a difference. Your kindness matters and we look forward to continuing this journey of impact together.
Jude Muleke
Projects coordinator and founder of CBIRD.
P.O.BOX 887 MASAKA- UGANDA
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