In conjunction with projects that we are technical consultants on we sometimes also provide very limited amounts material or financial assistance. Often these projects are characterized by a modest scale, innovative approach and being resource efficient. We don't publish funding guidelines because we don't want programs designed for us. We are looking for programs that empower local groups and respond to local needs. When they return they can bring a bike.
Bicycles fly free, in lieu of the first piece of accompanied baggage, on some international flights.
There are used bikes all over the U.S. that people are willing to donate. The International Bicycle Fund has provide financial, technical and material support to several projects to build proto-type bicycle trailers . The Goa Association For Education and Development conducted a bicycle tour for 27 poor unemployed youth that focused their attention and those of the villagers they met, on the environment and conservation. Other activities included visits to temples, industrial sites, wind turbine, sustainable agriculture projects and viewing environmental films. WCSZ then published the winning entry and distribute it nationally.