Africa Women

Women Mechanics — by Merlin Matthews — last modified 2008-02-02 15:14

There are various gender barriers to women cycling in some parts of Africa, such as bikes making women infertile or enabling them to have affairs in another village. There is lots of research on this area, however, the short version is that: • As family income increases, the ‘problem’ disappears • Women learning together helps Women mechanics make great role models! This photo is of Norma and Ursula in South Africa

Agogo Ladies Training College, Cycling out of Poverty, Ghana — by Merlin Matthews — last modified 2008-02-02 15:14

Statuesque Madame Gertrude Mansah is the principle of the Agogo Ladies Training College and runs the Cycling out of Poverty scheme to provide women with bicycles so they can transport food from town to their villages, and bring farm produce to market to sell. Currently 38 local women are receiving bicycle maintenance training before buying a Royal Mail bicycle at a reduced rate. Madame Gertrude said “I would really like to thank Royal Mail for helping me make such a difference: these bicycles really do help people help themselves.”

Africa Women — by Ryan — last modified 2008-02-02 15:14