"It felt good to have my own transport and to do my work without any problems; many female health workers were inspired and came for training. It also felt good to help other women overcome their fear to ride and become very good riders."
Transportation can be a particular challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, where rural roadways are often little more than dirt paths that full-sized vehicles can find impossible to traverse. Motorbike Times recently did a great story on how organizations such as Riders for Health take advantage of trail bikes to deliver services to communities traditionally difficult to reach. Mahali Hiasa, country director for Lesotho, discusses how she first become involved with Riders for Health, what their work means for the communities they serve, and how the training Riders for Health provides helps to empower women in the communities.
Read the full article here.
Transportation can be a particular challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, where rural roadways are often little more than dirt paths that full-sized vehicles can find impossible to traverse. Motorbike Times recently did a great story on how organizations such as Riders for Health take advantage of trail bikes to deliver services to communities traditionally difficult to reach. Mahali Hiasa, country director for Lesotho, discusses how she first become involved with Riders for Health, what their work means for the communities they serve, and how the training Riders for Health provides helps to empower women in the communities.
Read the full article here.
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