Social Issue

It is estimated that Rimkieta has an extension of about 60 km² in which some 90,000 people live without any form of public transport.

Walking long distances to go to school, with temperatures between 35 and 40 degrees for eight months a year, causes fatigue and is a waste of time for children, leading to a high school dropout rate.

Women also frequently walk four to six kilometres a day to fetch water, to buy corn or firewood for cooking, or to grind corn.

Our Response

Amigos de Rimkieta Foundation has the policy of not giving away, but facilitating the purchase of a bicycle with a subsidy of 50% of its price. The repair and maintenance are also included in the aid.

 Since 2018, Netri has supported this project and with this contribution, it will reach a total of 1300 bicycles distributed.

Expected Social Impact

We understand by “project beneficiaries” the entire family unit, particularly children and women. By providing a bicycle to children, mobility is avoided as a cause of dropping out of school, contributing directly to improved educational outcomes.

For adults, the bicycle reduces the time and effort required to carry out their daily tasks and opens new employment opportunities. Having a bicycle allows them to move further and have greater access to the labour market.