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Mike Brcic _ Bikes Without BordersLeague of Kickass Business People - Green EventJanuary 12, 2009 - TorontoTRANSCRIPT
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Can a Bike Change the World?
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Can a Bike Change the World?
The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
- Mohandas K. Gandhi
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My Story
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May 15, 2004Peñas Blancas, Nicaragua
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BWB & The Millenium Development Goals
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#1: Eradicate extreme poverty & hunger
#2: Achieve universal primary education
#6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
#7: Ensure environmental sustainability
HOW CAN BIKES HELP US GET THERE?
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Project: Guatemala
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OUR GOAL: increase primary school enrolment rates by 50% by 2012
HOW? By providing 5,000 children with bicycles, they will get to school 4 times faster than by walking
ISSUE: 40% of Mayan children do not complete primary education. Distance to school is often one of the most significant obstacles.
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Project: Malawi
OUR GOAL: reduce HIV/AIDS infection rate by 90% by 2012, increase number of people receiving treatment by 300% by 2012
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HOW? By providing 5,000 HIV/AIDS workers with bicycles, training and support
“A self-reliant HIV/AIDS free society that respects democratic values and principles” – YONECO vision
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Project: BikePlanet
GOAL: design, manufacture and market a simple, low-cost bike suitable for developing country use, to be offered for sale at cost.BIKE FEATURES: affordable (<$100), simple, easy to maintain, available on microcredit (<$2/week)`
LAUNCH: in Malawi, Africa with an initial donation of 500 bikes to HIV/AIDS workers, followed by implementation of local marketing/distribution network.
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Project: PedalPower
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What is it? PedalPower© is pedal-powered technology designed to improve the lives of people and communities where access to other technologies does not exist What kinds of machines?Water pumps, generators, washing machines, blenders, corn grinders….
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Project: reCycle©
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Every year, millions of usable bicycles are thrown away in North America
reCycle program: collect used bikes, refurbish and distribute to international partners to support their work
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BWB Garb
Ethically sourced and manufactured, stylish bike-themed tees, hoodies and jackets for men, women and babes.
Available online and Toronto & Burlington Mountain Equipment Co-op stores.100% of profits to Bikes Without Borders
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Get Involved
The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
- Mohandas K. Gandhi
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1. Volunteer with one of our committees2. Donate your bike at our spring bike drive3. Make a financial investment toward one of our projects: project
Malawi, project Guatemala or project WorldBike
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