OUR PROGRAMMES
People earn bicycles through Qhubeka’s
different programmes.
Our programmes are based throughout
South Africa, predominantly in our
SHIFT regions, and are implemented in
communities by Qhubeka’s partners.
LEARN-TO-EARN PROGRAMMES
These programmes are targeted at children, who earn bicycles in various ways,
with different earning criteria
SCHOLAR MOBILITY
PROGRAMMES:
bicycles make it easier for
schoolchildren to get to and from
school, helping to improve their
attendance and performance.
SPORTS
PROGRAMMES:
children and their coaches use
bicycles to access school and sports
activities, encouraging health and
saving them time.
WORK-TO-EARN PROGRAMMES
These programmes are aimed at adults, youth and those Not in Employment,
Education or Training (NEETs), who earn bicycles in a range of ways:
COMMUNITY SAFETY
PROGRAMMES:
bicycles assist with more visible and
effective security patrols, boosting
safety for everyone.
CRAFT
PROGRAMMES:
people earn bicycles by producing
handicrafts, such as crocheting blankets,
beanies and scarves or making cow bells.
ECO
PROGRAMMES:
people earn bicycles by recycling waste,
growing trees and doing other
environmentally-beneficial activities.
HEALTH
PROGRAMMES:
bicycles help healthcare workers to visit
more patients and communities to access
healthcare services.
TOURISM
PROGRAMMES:
people use bicycles to explore places and to
share experiences with others, building
economic opportunities for tourism micro
businesses.
DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAMMES
DISASTER RELIEF
PROGRAMMES:
Qhubeka provides bicycles for first
responders following a disaster. Bicycles
can be used to transport life-saving services
and gear.
THE IMPACT
FOR A CHILD WALKING TO SCHOOL DAILY, A BICYCLE:
- Dramatically reduces travel time to school
- Increases on-time arrival
- Improves academic performance
- Improves attendance
*Source: Stanford Research Institute (SRI) Impact Report
GARMIN MOBILITY PROJECT
Data collected by our Garmin Mobility Project
showed that learners with bicycles travel three
times faster by bicycle than on foot.
