Our vision
Velafrica’s vision is a world where all people can enjoy the benefits of bicycle mobility to improve their lives.
Bicycle hubs
Through the export of recycled bicycles, Velafrica promotes bike mobility and social entrepreneurship. Exported bicycles are sent to bicycle centres which serve as hubs for sales and repairs, vocational trainings and bike related jobs.
Mobility, jobs, vocational training
Our five large partner organisations in Africa act as competence centres for everything bike related. Through their efforts, access to bicycles is improved and the population is able to travel in an environmental and healthy way. They promote vocational training through apprenticeships and create income opportunities. Small local businesses also benefit from bike hubs as bicycles can transport goods faster and more easily, supporting business growth.
Bicycle hub growth
Income from bike sales allow the bicycle hubs to create jobs, set up branches and drive their further development. This allows even more people to access a bicycle and repairs can take place even in remote locations. Hubs also support cycling engagement. For example, in Tanzania, free trial courses and training are offered.
