My friend, a cousin and I organised (and took part in) our third annual 50 mile sponsored cycle from London to Cambridge on the 30 September. This year, On Yer Bike is raising money for some grass roots youth community projects in Zimbabwe. The ride was very challenging as I hadn't had a chance to get into shape before hand - a very long 50 miles! This site will be active until the end of this month, so it would be really great if you could make a donation to help us raise a record amount.

As you probably know, Zimbabwe is an oppressed and impoverished country with 80% unemployment. Some money may be used to pay for medical bills or school fees for very vulnerable people but an important and more sustainable use of the money will be supporting youth groups who have a vital role to play in keeping their communities alive, building awareness of rights and democracy, and initiating community self-help projects such as garbage collection and vegetable gardening projects to improve nutrition

Examples of what your money could do: £7 (2 beers) could pay for a young activist to attend a 2 day workshop on community leadership or the use of strategic non-violence to bring about change. £20 (a round of beers) could purchase 4 permaculture kits to help 4 very vulnerable households. £55 (that's not even a night out for some!) could pay for a child to attend school for a year (government schools are no longer free in Zimbabwe and more children than ever are dropping out of school).

We have a close relationship with Zimbiala and will be involved in making sure that ALL your money gets where it's supposed to.

Thanks for your generosity!

Sara

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. If you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!