Education

The farther children are from school, the less likely they are to attend - particularly girls. Bicycle mobility helps students get to school, stay in school, and excel.

Mobilizing The Next Generation

In rural communities around the world, the biggest barrier to education is often getting to school – especially for girls. Our comprehensive mobility solutions, built in tandem with communities, local leaders and implementing partners, prioritize girls in particular. Access to reliable transportation mobilizes girl students to access schools and clinics, support their communities, and realize dreams.

A randomized controlled trial found that girl students on Buffalo Bicycles:

Were 19% less likely to drop out
Reduced their absenteeism by 28%
Cut their commute times by 33%, saving more than one hour a day
Reported feeling more in control of the decisions affecting their lives
Ranked themselves higher academically and had a greater belief in their potential to succeed in life
Experienced 22% less sexual harassment and/or teasing on their way to school

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Meet Scholastica

Distance, safety concerns and household chores often prevent girls from receiving an education. Each day becomes a race against the sun. 17-year-old Scholastica wants to finish school and help her community. With her bicycle, she’s on her way.

Watch Scholastica’s Story