why?

I have been cycling for a few years now and wondered how to link it to something that actually matters to me. I am convinced that the most efficient way to impove our world is via education. Kids who can read can develop a critical thinking. They become less vulnerable to poverty and human trafficking. They will come up with new ideas as they grow and have access to knowledge. This is how, in my opinion, essential approaches such as sustainability, environement, respect, global warning can spread. Kids are our future, that sounds pretty obvious, but you know as I do that they are the ones who will implement what touched them in their youth, if they are just given a chance.

2 years ago I came accross a friend who was raising for Room to Read. I contributed to his collect, and again this year. He then suggested me to join the adventure. I read more about the work done by Room to Read and thought that this was something I could contribute to and help make a difference. And here I am, on my way to Berlin!

It all starts with education! They need to learn to read!

I believe that Room to Read makes this happen. I can't do it on my own, but with your support we can build a school and library. Whatever you can give will be higly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your generosity and remember to share this page with your family, friends, relatives, colleagues. The more people know about it, the more efficient the work done by Room to Read will be.

Click on donate!

It means a lot to me,

Nathalie

Now a few facts:

Did you know that if every child received an education, 170 million people would be lifted out of poverty?

In September, I will drop my laptop and get on a bike, cycling over 400km with 30 other riders from Copenhagen to Berlin with TechBikers - all to raise money for Room to Read!

Please support me with however much you can give.

Why? To support Room to Read's work on a cause I strongly believe in: providing children with an education.

Focusing on childhood literacy is one of the most effective ways to improve living standards across the globe.

Where will my donation go?

All your donations will go straight to Room to Read, who have received the coveted Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator nine(!) years in a row. Funds will be used to build schools or libraries in developing countries such as Nepal or Tanzania. Funds go where the need is greatest.

What's Techbikers?

In 2012 TechBikers launched in London as a means for the tech community to put down their laptops and pick up a bike to support charity, network and share ideas. The goal is to help children in need by supporting literacy charity Room to Read. Since 2012 over 350 tech professionals – including start-ups, venture capitalists and executives – have cycled 1600km between Paris to London to raise over € 300.000 for this fantastic charity.

This year, TechBikers is going international with rides across central and Eastern Europe.