It’s well known that Rwanda is a land of cycling. Not only on a sporting and international level, but above all as a means of daily transport, which is very widespread given the quality of many roads.

The lack of equipment and difficulties in obtaining supplies (bicycles, spare parts, etc.) prompted this association to come up with an ingenious, functional and innovative solution, by creating its own bamboo bicycle frames. This construction requires specially trained people. Similarly, the maintenance of bicycles, whether industrial or artisanal, requires specialists. It’s a niche that’s perfectly suited to young girls/women. But first, the “trainers” had to be trained with the support of professionals from various branches (carpentry, mechanics, welding, economic-financial management and budgeting, etc.) and specialists from France and Switzerland.

Once this was done, a first batch of 24 apprentices (80% of them women) was selected and began their training in March 2024 for 6 months, followed by a 3-month internship with one of the partners.

The Ride for the Future project impressed the FH with its originality, creativity and, above all, the excellent prospects it offers.