Across rural regions of the world, millions of people rely on walking to access schools, clinics, markets and job opportunities.

It’s in these communities that World Bicycle Relief works to create access to affordable purpose-designed bicycles, mechanics and spare parts so that individuals and communities have independence, access to health care, education, and economic opportunities.

World Bicycle Relief operates through a unique nonprofit social enterprise model that combines philanthropy with market-based solutions. To ensure the long-term success of both the bicycles and the riders, we also build and operate local Buffalo Bicycle shops as part of our bicycle ecosystem.

Strategically located shops provide communities with access to spare parts and bicycles, as well as support and resources to keep bicycles on the road and moving people forward.

The bicycle’s cross-cutting benefits flourish when access to bicycles becomes a self-sustaining community pursuit. By working together with communities, our collective knowledge creates stronger solutions that multiply our impact.