At Timbuktu in the Valley, we love bicycles. It all started when 10-year-old Joakim Basola asked us to fix his bike when we realized there’s a need for a space where young people can learn, grow, and be themselves.
Bicycles are an amazing tool to promote the values Timbuktu in the Valley has grown to stand for:
Independence and autonomy
Environmental awareness and well-being
Patience, perseverance and respect
Togetherness and social cohesion
Access to education and work opportunities
Economic empowerment
Help us as we ride towards a brighter future, one pedal at a time.
THE IDEA
Our Bicycle Program
Explore all aspects!
Bicycle Repair Workshop
Through the workshop young people are given autonomy to fix their bikes themselves.
Road Safety
We teach young people how to cycle, and lend equipment to young cyclers.
Build-A-Bike
Donated bicycles get repaired by a young person and can be purchased at a competitive price.