why bikes?

bikes make good sense. they enable caregivers to go farther and carry more supplies in less time and with less effort. traditionally, community care workers walk to see their patients. globalbike provides workers with unparalleled efficiency - what used to take a full day may now be accomplished in a half. these bikes save lives.

furthermore, globalbike use bikes produced in recipient countries, infusing their local economy with resources. these bikes can be worked on locally. the bikes we are using in Zambia are made by luangwa industries. according to a post on the internet this is a description of luangwa -

"Luangwa Industries Limited's main plant is located in the industrial area of Chipata. The facilities at Chipata incorporate machinery to manufacture bicycle frames, forks, mudguards, spokes and bicycle carriers. The bicycle product range include Standard gents, Standard ladies' Sporster, Balloon in black, coloured and Mountain, in addition to children's bicycles in various colours. Bicycle parts for the Standard gents and Standard ladies are manufactured in Chipata and brought to Lusaka to be assembled at the warehouse in Ben Bella Road.
Luangwa Industries Limited is the sole manufacturer of bicycles in Zambia. The Company sells its products to private and state owned institutions and individuals throughout Zambia."

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