OUR ORIGINS
World Bicycle Relief was founded in 2005 by F.K. Day and Leah Missbach Day in response to the Indian Ocean tsunami. As a founder of SRAM Corporation and a leader in product development, F.K.’s role offered a unique opportunity to problem-solve with cycling industry leaders. As a documentary photographer, Leah’s gift for sharing stories helped bring the devastation of those affected by the tsunami to light. Together, with support from SRAM and other industry leaders, F.K. and Leah launched World Bicycle Relief to provide bicycles for those in need. In partnership with aid organizations in Sri Lanka, we distributed more than 24,000 bicycles to displaced survivors, providing access to education, healthcare, and livelihoods while reconnecting entire communities. Over 15 years later, more than 150 staff across 13 countries are changing lives with bikes.

ZAMBIA ON THE MOVE
Our work in Africa began in Zambia with volunteer health workers fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in 2009. Our first education program also began in Zambia. Since then, our continued investment in the country has expanded bicycle infrastructure and offered mobility to students, health workers, farmers, entrepreneurs and field mechanics across the country.

THE BIKE
Built for distance and durability, our Buffalo Bicycle empowers people in rural communities to thrive.

MOBILIZE SOMEONE IN NEED
MOVING PEOPLE FORWARD
Designed by World Bicycle Relief, the Buffalo Bicycle isn’t your typical bike. While most of the world’s bicycles are lightweight, complex and made for recreation, we designed the Buffalo to meet the pressing needs of people in rural regions of developing countries. Our collaboration with industry leaders reflects a commitment to creating a stronger, simpler, and sustainable bicycle that can withstand harsh rural conditions.

THE ANATOMY OF A BUFFALO
Power is reaching 4x more patients with your forged axle pedals.
Opportunity is charting new routes to class with your puncture-resistant tires.
Control is giving your sister a lift to school safely with all-weather coaster brakes.
Dependability is knowing your heavy-gauge steel frame will go the distance.
Strength is easily carrying 220 lbs of produce on your rear carrier.

Keeps wheels rolling for people in need
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DESIGN
The Buffalo Bicycle is engineered for heavy loads, long distances, and rugged terrain, using high-quality parts and materials designed specifically to meet our riders’ needs.

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SUSTAINABILITY
Simple to maintain. Easy to repair. The Buffalo Bicycle ensures years of reliable rides while our local shops offer spare parts and the service riders need to stay on the move.

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WHY THIS BIKE
Lightweight and secondhand bikes fail when riders need them most. The purpose-built Buffalo is the only bike strong enough to triumph against rugged roads in developing regions.

MECHANICS OF MOBILITY
Our trained field mechanics ensure that riders have ongoing access to local, quality maintenance. More than 2,590 trained mechanics around the world keep Buffalo Bicycles on the road using basic tools and locally available spare parts.

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OUR SUPPLIERS
Our suppliers provide the highest-quality components at the lowest possible costs so we can empower more people with life-changing mobility.

A BICYCLE CHANGES EVERYTHING
Your support helps children, families, and communities thrive with bicycles.

THE IMPACT
World Bicycle Relief mobilizes individuals, their families, and entire communities to thrive through The Power of Bicycles.

EDUCATION
With bikes, travel times are reduced, giving students more time to learn. Providing bikes to students in rural developing regions helps lift them and their families out of poverty.

HEALTHCARE
Bicycles enable health workers to visit more patients' homes, more often. Increased quality of care leads to improved health for entire communities.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Buffalo Bicycles provide greater carrying capacity, enabling farmers and entrepreneurs to transport more goods and save valuable time.

GENDER EQUALITY
Distance, safety concerns and household chores often prevent girls from receiving educations. Bicycles help girls stay in school and pursue their dreams.
Decrease in student absenteeism
More patient visits made by health workers
More dairy deliveries completed by farmers

WHERE WE WORK
We're mobilizing communities around the world with life-changing bicycles.

HOW WE WORK
Our supporters and partners around the world are bringing The Power of Bicycles to those who need it most. See how we keep the wheels turning.

OUR MODEL
World Bicycle Relief combines impactful nonprofit programs with social enterprise sales to meet the staggering need for reliable, accessible transportation in developing regions.

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MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES
Our Mobilized Communities model utilizes a holistic approach in defined geographies, with community-led programming encompassing education, healthcare, livelihoods and conservation.

MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES
OUR LONG-TERM APPROACH
Our bicycle programs create a lasting impact that benefits individuals and entire communities for generations to come.

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MEASURING OUR IMPACT
We believe that all answers are found in the field, so we rely on data from our riders to measure the impact and define our path forward.

A WORLD OF SUPPORT
Our work is fueled by our supporters around the globe. Meet the people empowering others with life-changing mobility.

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PARTNERS
Our partners are key to the success of our work, whether in the field or driving innovation in our programs. Meet our partners who make it all possible.

OUR TEAM
We have more than 150 staff in 13 countries committed to The Power of Bicycles. Meet our global team of passionate changemakers.

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Join our global community and change the world through The Power of Bicycles.