Former ReNew editor, Michael Linke, is visiting Melbourne to talk about his work with BEN Namibia, one of the largest bicycle initiatives providing mobility to health workers in Africa. Three years ago Michael found himself in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, with his backpack and a set of bicycle tools. Come along and hear how BEN Namibia got started and how its community initiatives are progressing.
Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia To date BEN Namibia has distributed over 4,000 bicycles, trained more than 100 bicycle mechanics, established 8 community-run bicycle workshops throughout the country, designed and distributed more than 70 bicycle ambulances, started a cycling team promoting HIV awareness, coordinated research on transport impact to access health services, and is engaged in improving cycling infrastructure in the capital. www.benbikes.org.za/namibia