Mission

OUR MISSION

Bikes Without Borders is a federally registered Canadian non-profit organization using bikes and bike-related solutions as a tool for development in marginalized communities.

We serve marginalized communities in both the developing and developed worlds where bikes and bike-related solutions can have a significant, positive impact on community development by providing bicycles, bicycle-related solutions, repair/maintenance training and program support to residents of marginalized communities.

• e.g. rural farmers in impoverished communities in South America, marginalized youth in North America, communities in Africa with high incidences of HIV/AIDS.

We believe in the bicycle as a means of increasing access to vital health services, economic opportunity, educational empowerment and independence.

OUR VALUES

Community and Collaboration

We believe hope stems from the roots of a community. We work with members in a spirit of collaboration and respect, and our efforts strive to make a direct, positive and measurable contribution. BWB’s programs are developed from a ‘bottom-up’ approach, with extensive input from members and collaboration with the local community where programs are implemented.

Sustainability

At every level our programs are designed with respect for the planet and it’s people,  and sustainability of the programs we initiate in mind. We strive to create the largest, long lasting positive impact possible.

Ingenuity + Innovation

At BWB we cultivate an atmosphere that encourages and nurtures ingenuity, innovation and creativity. By not routinely accepting the status quo and questioning established ways of ‘doing things’, we hope to discover new and exciting ways to serve our mission.