The mission

of BEN is poverty alleviation through the promotion of the use of the bicycle in all of its forms,in order to enhance low-cost non-motorised transport, and improve health through linking exercise and mobility. In collaboration with local and international partners, BEN facilitates the transportation of bicycles from Europe, the Americas and Asia to Southern Africa; the establishment of bicycle workshop projects; distribution of these bicycles to strategically selected groups of recipients; and the planning and introduction of bicycle user paths and integrated linking networks.

• Motor vehicles are one of the main causes of climate change

• Bicycles are faster in rush-hour traffic

• Cycling is good for your health

• Cycling is cheaper than driving or taking public transport

• Bicycles don’t rely on timetables

• Bicycles don’t need big, expensive roads that take up precious urban
  space

• Almost anyone and everyone can afford to cycle

• Cycling is more sociable and helps to integrate communities