The Bike Project

Title of the project/ Program	The Bike Project
Town/City	London, UK
Implementing institution/organization	The Bike Project (Charity)
Age of target group	No age limitations
Innovative elements	Utilizing second-hand bikes in a creative way where they become a “passport that opens up a city”. Pioneering element of the project: Bike Buddy Scheme which matches refugee cyclists with buddy in their local area to help them build confidence using their bike.
Why is this project considered good practice?	Most refugees arrive in London with absolutely nothing, a bike can help them in accessing food banks, legal advice, health care, education, and if they receive official refugee status, a bike can help them in finding an employment.
Objectives	To provide valuable and empowering service for refugees and asylum seekers whose lives would improve through the benefit of possessing affordable way of transport To reduce isolation To encourage social integration and greater independence
Key activities	refurbishes donated second hand bikes, bikes are then given to refugees and asylum seekers bike fixing workshops cycle training for refugee women
Duration	Since 2013 (no end date)
Expected results	refugees and asylum seekers thanks to the possession of bike will be able to access other support services available to them improved well-being and confidence of refugees empowerment of women who will be capable of taking control of their own transport
For further reading or information	https://thebikeproject.co.uk/pages/about-us https://www.instagram.com/the_bikeproject/