BICYCLES FOR HUMANITY SUPPORTED PROGRAMS - KARAMOJA

BLOVE BHOPE BCHANGE B4H

Bicycles for Humanity

PREFACE

Hi, I'm Paul Sherwen. Most of you know me as the voice of cycling in the English speaking world along with Phil Liggett, but what you might not know was that I grew up in Uganda and still live there today. While driving through the bush near Busia in SE Uganda, I came across these people welding a frame to keep the bike operational. This scene is repeated all over Uganda and Africa, many times a day. Hundreds of millions of bicycles are needed in Africa and the developing world. Every year over 10 million perfectly good bicycles reach landfill sites in North America and Europe, and many million more are stored in basements, garages and backyards. Their owners unable to part with the good memories associated with their bikes. Lets together transfer to people in developing countries the memories those bicycles have. Allow my people to share their stories of how a bicycle changed their lives. Please help me and all within the Bicycles for Humanity Movement give the gift of mobility that a bicycle can provide. After hearing our story, we hope you feel inspired to join our movement and share our story with others who want to make a difference. One bike can change a life One life can change a community Live to Ride

CONTENT

4 OVERVIEW 6 KARAMOJA 8 BACKGROUND 11 WHY SEND BIKES TO KARAMOJA? 12 OUR PLAN FOR KARAMOJA 13 STRATEGY 14 RESULTS 2011 19 ACTION PLAN 2012 20 KARAMOJA SUPPORT 21 CHAPTERS SUPPORTING KARAMOJA 22 CONTACTS

OVERVIEW

Bicycles for Humanity empowers many in the developing world with the gift of mobility delivered by a bicycle. Our Bicycle Empowerment Model concept, creates many jobs servicing and supporting the bicycles and really we are creating an economy around mobility. Karamoja is a place where time has truly stood still. After 40 years of war, the karamajong are now faced with a new life. Their old pastoral life is now shifting to one of living in communities and really starting over. Together with Paul Sherwen and Ben Stiller and the Stiller Foundation, we plan on helping the karamajong realize their goals of a better life. In the past, many NGO's and government programs were delivered and with a low success rate. The reasons were many: lack of funds, no people to execute, but the most common one, was they did not involve the local karamajong in the program, making them a key partner from the start. Our goal is to deliver 25,000 bicyles in 5 years and to set up 20 BEC's in the region, all staffed, supported and maintained by local karamajong. In 2011 we delivered the first 2 containers or 1,000 bikes. This year, we plan on delivering at minimum 10 containers and 5,000 bikes. In 5 years thanks to the efforts of the B4H movement and our strong partnerships with the karamajong we believe that a lot of good will flow and together, help shape a new future for all in this region. Mobility empowers many healthcare workers, students, women and families. Without mobility all trying to make a better life are trapped by local market conditions. Without mobility, they are forced to accept the local market price, but if thier goods are worth more in a town 30 miles away, they can now decide to sell their goods there and they realize

OVERVIEW

the added profit from their efforts. This coupled with the fact that mobility can and does create service market opportunities allow all to begin to move forward. Bicycles for Humanity is more than delivering bicycles, it is partnering with local community members like our teams in Karamoja and together setting an example for a new model of economic development and empowerment. We have a long way to go. We and the karamajong need your help, we hope you review this material and join the Karamoja Bicycle Initiative along with our chapter members and our partners in Karamoja. Start a chapter, allign your organization with our movement to help cover costs on the African side.

KARAMOJA

Karamoja is an agro-pastoralist region, in northeast of Uganda. For the past decades, it has been characterized by chronic underdevelopment and marginalization. In the last two decades, a combination of calamities has produced profound changes in the population, economy and culture of these semi-pastoral societies. Armed violence and the deterioriation of the traditional economy continued to transform the society and ecology of Karamoja well into the 1990s. After years of war, peace has finally come to the region and now people are beginning to settle into communities. The need for mobility is clear and bicycles can give them this gift and empower many healthcare workers, students, women and families. Paul Sherwen lives in Uganda and understands the needs of the people there. In 2009, Ben Stiller visited the region and was touched by the poverty and the conditions children live. In 2010, Bicycles for Humanity and Paul Sherwen created the Karamoja Bicycles Initiative. Ben Stiller and the Stiller Foundation joined the movement and will help with the costs on the african side. All together we plan on delivering bikes to the region. This is our contribution to make Karamoja a better place.

BACKGROUND

Karamoja is a region located in northeastern Uganda and comprises the following seven districts: Abim, Amudat, Kaabong, Kotido, Moroto, Nakapiripirit and Napak. The major districts where B4H is sending bikes 1. Napak 2. Nakapiripirit 3. Kotido 4. Kaabong 5. Moroto 6. Amudat

KAABONG

KARAMOJA
KOTIDO ABIM

UGANDA
NAPAK

MOROTO

NAKAPIRIPIRIT

AMUDAT

BACKGROUND

In 2010, Thian Hundert (B4H Calgary) and Pat Montani (founder of B4H) visited and fell in love with the spirit of the people. Together with Paul Sherwen they started the Karamoja Bicycle Initiative. In 2011, Whistler and Vancouver chapters delivered the first 2 containers to Abim and Kotido. In 2012, Victoria and Calgary chapters sent another 2 containers. They are on their way to the Mombassa port and should arrive in march. We plan to send 10 more containers from the following chapters: Edmonton, AB Victoria, AB Calgary, AB Saskatoon, SK Sault St Marie, ON Whistler, BC Vancouver, BC Alpheretta, GA Dallas, TX San Diego, CA Columbus, OH Indianapolis, IN Aspen, CO Our team: Paul Sherwen on the ground in Uganda Elly Karahunga, advisor to the president Janet Museveni, first lady and supporter of the region Ben Stiller and the Stiller Foundation on the african side

WHY SEND BIKES TO KARAMOJA?

Most of the people in developing countries live far from schools, healthcare, water or food. A bicycle can provide mobility in these areas and better access to their needs. Here a few exemples of how a bicycle can empower their users.

Time
5km 1 hour

Weight
kg

Healthcare

kg

kg kg

5km 20 min

kg

4x more

5x more

OUR PLAN FOR KARAMOJA

25,000 bikes in 5 years

STRATEGY

After a B4H initial meeting in 2010, Thian and Pat determined that the best way to get started was to develop 2 strong teams in the east and the western part of the region. In Kotido, Charles Webwire headed a team and Nelson Owilli formed another team in Abim. Mechanics and support were trained and they became our foundation teams in the region. In Abim, the group headed by Nelson and Marx, were the much stronger and had the depth of skills to train the others across the region. In march 2 BEC's will arrive. One will be established in Montane, just outside of Moroto. The other one will be in Kaboong, in the north. Marx will head training and Nelson has a new person to support the administrative and accountability side. Our plan is that this new person will also take pictures and help us tell the story of those that received the bikes. Over the year, we will establish at least 4 more communities, bring the total to 8. With so many small communities around these small towns, the teams will support all of them and we will resupply bikes to the main centres and then work with the market towns and settlements in the respective regions.

RESULTS 2011

In 2011, Whistler and Vancouver chapters delivered the first 2 contains to Karamoja. 500 bikes reached Abim and another 500 were sent to Kotido. The mobility a bike can provide is already changing lives. On the following pages we will share some stories from Karamoja.

2 containers 1,000 bikes

RESULTS 2011

Samuel works in Livestock Welfare. Now that he has a bike he can take on more work spraying animals for ticks. He covers an area of 4 to 8 km each day, 7 days a week. November 2011

Evelyn is a teacher at Lotuke Seed Secondary School. Her 2 hour walk to work every morning now feels "only like one minute!" She's excited to have a rack affixed soon so she can use her bike on market day. November 2011

RESULTS 2011

Emmanuel is the captain of a soccer team in Abim. It's a community run team that uses organized sport to teach youth about social skills, team work, hygiene, sex education, gender equality and other important issues. He has a sticker on his bike that reads "Can Pe Two" which means "Poverty is not sickness". November 2011

Graceline works with adolescent girls at risk. She teaches life and occupational skills to 25 girls. With her bike she is able to visit her students in their homes, easily get to the centre and attend to community meetings that she would otherwise miss. November 2011

RESULTS 2011

Nakong is a parish chief from her work place. Now she has easy mobility and communication to local community, less transport cost and save time to go to her work place. She can attend effectively for emergency or meetings. November 2011

Christine is a mother and loves her baby. The bicycle from Anenober Bicycle Centre has helped me to access the hospital easily, especially during the days when am going to collect my medicine from the health centre. I am living a positive life and this bicycle has enable me to live my life happily. November 2011

RESULTS 2011

Marczela is a secretary in Abim. She says her bicycle helps to reach school earlier and go to work. Now she can leave the school, go home, breast feed her young girl and in less than 20 minutes she would be back on her working desk. November 2011

Napokol is a paramilitary commander assistant. I received a bicycle to ease my movements within my areas of operation. Mobility becomes very easy and its important for sensibilization of the communities about pace, removal of legal guns and also help taking the children to school. November 2011

ACTION PLAN 2012

Bicycles for Humanity plans to delivery 10 containers to Karamoja in 2012. Victoria and Calgary chapters sent already their 2 containers. They are on their way to the closest african port and should arrive in march. Ben Stiller and the Stiller Foundation partnered with B4H and together we will send the other 8 containers until the end of this year.

= 1,000 bikes = Delivered in 2011 = Will be delivered in 2012 = Will be delivered until 2016

KARAMOJA SUPPORT

Bicycles for Humanity has designed a special uniform to support Karamoja. It was designed to celebrate the partnership between B4H and Stiller Foundation, that is supporting Karamoja Bicycels Initiative. It was inspired by the karamojong warriors. The beads are a sign of status and the scars on mens and womens faces and body are a sign of beauty. The uniforms will fundraise money to help delivering bikes in the african side. You can find the uniforms in any chapter of the following list.
ycle Bic sf um or H anit y

St il

ler

Fo u

nd

at io

Here are the chapters that support Karamoja Bicycle Initiative:

ma y.o nit rg

sti

lle

rfo

un

da ti

on

.or g

Stiller Foundation
Bicycles for Humanity

cle icy

s-f

or-

hu

KARAMOJA, UGANDA
yc le sity

St il

bic

or

Hu m

an

le

rF ou

sf

nd

Bic

yc le

at io

25,000 bikes in 5 years

an

bycicles-for-humanity.org

KARAMOJA
bycicles-for-humanity.org bycicles-for-humanity.org

st

ity .or g

ill

erf

bic

ou

le yc

nd at

um

s-

ion

fo

r-h

fo

u r-h

ma

nit

.or g

rg y.o

Edmonton, AB Victoria, AB Calgary, AB Saskatoon, SK Sault St Marie, ON Whistler, BC Vancouver, BC Alpheretta, GA Dallas, TX San Diego, CA Columbus, OH Indianapolis, IN Aspen, CO

bycicles-for-humanity.org

JOIN B4H

There are many ways to help, in many levels of commitment. You can help in your free time or dedicating a few hours a week or go even further and get totally involved. Here are a few ways to help:

Donate a bike You can donate an used bike in any of our chapters. To see a list of all chapters visit our website.

Volunteer in one of our chapters Our chapters are constantly in need of volunteers. You can help fundraising, loading containers, fixing bikes, etc. Contact the nearest chapter to see how you can help.

Start a chapter Starting a chapter is a way to involve a whole community to help people in need in developing countries. Its a big step and a proof of commitment. If you are interested, please ask for the Start a Chapter brochure or download it from our website.

Partnering and Donations As a partner or making donations you can support a chapter and a community in need in a developing country. For more informations go to page 15.

CONTACTS
Our chapters around the world
AUTRALIA ST. Kilda, VIC Sydney, NSW Perth, WA CANADA Calgary, AB Edmonton, AB Kelowna, BC Vancouver, BC Victoria, BC Whistler, BC Huron County Saskatoon, SK North Bay, ON Ottawa, ON Sault Ste. Marie, ON St. Bart's, Brampton, ON Thunder Bay, ON Toronto, ON Montreal, QC New Brunswick GERMANY Dresden ITALY Rome JAPAN Tokyo MEXICO Mexico City NETHERLANDS Amsterdam SPAIN Albarracn UNITED STATES Santa Rosa, CA San Diego, CA Colorado. CO Aspen, CO Clarkston, MI Seattle, WA Athens, GA Alpharetta, GA Indianapolis, IN Helena, MT Columbus, OH Dallas Ft Worth, TX

Please visit our website: www.bicycles-for-humanity.org Or contact us by e-mail: info@bicycles-for-humanity

General enquiries: Pat Montani: pat@bicycles-for-humanity.org Skype: patwhistler Phone: 604-902-3452 Ugandan team: Nelson Owilli: nowili@hotmail.com Phone: 256 772 961 354 Graphic design: Flavio Chan: flavio@bicycles-for-humanity.org www.flaviochan.com