Eco Wheels Event

Eco Wheels – Bicycles for Girls and Women
Date: November 26th, 2024
Location: Kiambiu

Bicycle Distribution

• Handover of 10 new bicycles to selected girls and women
• Personalized fitting and adjustment of bicycles for each recipient
• Presentation of safety gear including helmets and reflective vests

Safety Training Sessions

• Road safety education and traffic rules awareness
• Proper helmet fitting and safety equipment usage
• Defensive riding techniques for rural roads
• Night riding safety precautions

Maintenance Workshops

• Basic bicycle repair and troubleshooting training
• Tire changing and puncture repair demonstrations
• Chain maintenance and lubrication techniques
• Brake adjustment and basic servicing skills

Mobility Rights Education

• Discussions on women's right to safe mobility
• Addressing cultural barriers to female transportation
• Community sensitization on gender and mobility
• Advocacy training for transportation access

Community Engagement

• Ceremony with community leaders and families
• Testimonials from bicycle recipients
• Community commitment to rider safety
• Local stakeholder engagement for sustainability

Environmental Education

• Benefits of zero-emission transportation
• Carbon footprint reduction awareness
• Sustainable transportation alternatives
• Connecting mobility with environmental stewardship

Follow-up Planning

• Maintenance support system establishment
• Rider safety monitoring program
• Community feedback mechanism setup
• Impact assessment planning