A bicycle's benefit in sub-Saharan Africa
Numerous studies have demonstrated that bicycles are an appropriate technology for travelling short distances in developing countries, with the lowest operating costs of all available modes in sub-Saharan Africa.

A bicycle carries up to four times the weight, goes twice as far and travels twice as fast as a person walking.

As an example, bicycle-related activities can:

• Improve access to income generation opportunities.
• Provide sustainable transportation for low-income earners.
• Increase access to government services, including health care and education.
• Mobilise home-based care volunteers to visit more people living with HIV.
• Provide sporting opportunities for young athletes.

10,000 Bikes for 2009
With already 7,000 bicycles delivered to Namibia from international partners since 2005, BEN Namibia hopes to celebrate its 10,000th bicycle in 2009.

New Bicycle Empowerment Centres (BECs) Opening
With a focus on establishing more Bicycle Empowerment Centres throughout the country, BEN Namibia and its partners will provide more Namibians with jobs, skills training and sustainable transportation.

10 Team Members
10 of Namibia's top cyclists are committed not only to developing the sport of bicycle racing in Namibia, but to preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country.

Thanks to our Supporters
BEN Namibia is incredibly grateful for the support it receives from donors and partners and looks forward to continuing our work together.