By Raksmey Var | Country Representative
In 2021 we didn't expect to be able to give away any bicycles as schools were again closed at the beginning of March due to a Covid outbreak. Students at all levels were doing distance learning until mid-September when the Ministry of Education Youth and Sports announced that with an 88% vaccination rate, schools should begin reopening.
With this new development, Lotus Pedals was able to resume activities. By December of 2021, we had given away 69 bicycles, pumps, locks and helmets to female students who live at least 1 mile from school and were identified as being most in need of a bicycle.
In 2022, we plan to give away 311 bicycle sets. In January, we were able to distribute 90 bicycles, locks, helmets and pumps, of which 48 sets were given to beneficiaries of our partner Bayon Pastry and Primary School in Siem Reap and 42 to our long-term partner in Phnom Penh Passerelles Numériques Cambodia (PNC).
Tith Sopheameta, studying IT at Passerelles Numériques Cambodia (PNC) was very happy to receive the bicycle. "I am so delighted having received the bicycle. It is very beneficial to me. I can get to school fast and on time. My school also has sport activities outdoors and far from school, so it is pretty convenient that I have my ride to get there. Besides, when I am stressed, biking helps me feel better. I am very grateful for this precious gift."
Thank you for your generous and ongoing support. None of what we do would possible without you! Thank you.
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