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Follow on Google News | Austin-Lehman Adventures to Donate $200 on Company’s Africa Bookings To Nonprofit Wheels of ChangeThird Shipment of 400 Donated Bicycles to Depart Billings, Montana for Namibia in March
By: Widness & Wiggins PR Wheels of Change (http://www.wocinternational.org/) A representative of the Wuparo Conservancy in Namibia while visiting in Montana in September 2012 on a tourism exchange (http://www.austinlehman.com/ In Namibia, Wheels of Change partners with Michael Linke of the Bicycle Empowerment Network Namibia who identifies areas of need and uses the donated bikes and converts the shipping container they come in into a Bicycle Empowerment Center creating jobs and economic development within the community. Austin points out that numerous studies have demonstrated that bicycles are an appropriate technology for travelling short distances in developing countries, with the lowest operating costs of all available modes in sub-Saharan Africa. A bicycle carries up to five times the weight and can travel four times as fast as a person walking, using much less energy. As an example, bicycle-related activities can: Improve access to income generation opportunities. Provide sustainable transportation for low-income earners. Increase access to government services, including health care and education. Mobilize home-based care volunteers to visit more people living with HIV. Provide sporting opportunities for young athletes. The Bicycle Empowerment Network http://www.benbikes.org.za/ In 2012, the Bicycle Empowerment Network Namibia assisted in part by Wheels of Change, reached a significant milestone - the 25,000th bicycle donated to Africa. This was made possible through public and private donations and financial support. Austin and Linke aim to expand their network of Bicycle Empowerment Centers in Namibia and neighboring African counties over the coming decade. Donations can be made on line via PayPal: http://www.wocinternational.org/ About Austin-Lehman Adventures With a 40-year legacy, ALA provides adventure vacations on six continents building an international reputation for small group active travel to destinations in The Americas, Europe, Africa and (new for 2013) Antarctica. The company specializes in adult and family multi-sport, hiking, and biking vacations that emphasize history, culture and nature’s gifts. Small group trips feature exceptional regional dining, distinctive accommodations and all-inclusive rates and services. In addition to scheduled group departures, ALA offers customized trip planning and a money-back satisfaction guarantee. In the September 2012 issue of Travel + Leisure, ALA was ranked the #1 Family Tour Operator in the World; in March 2012 the magazine awarded ALA the 2012 World’s Best Values Award for Tour Operators (http://www.austinlehman.com/ Contact Widness & Wiggins PR for photos, interviews and more information: Sara Widness / 802-234-6704 / sara@widnesspr.com Dave Wiggins / 303-554-8821 / dave@travelnewssource.com For a Portfolio of Past News Releases Visit: http://www.travelnewssource.com/ Follow Widness & Wiggins PR on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ Follow Austin-Lehman Adventures: ALA Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/ ALA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ ALA Blog: http://www.austinlehman.com/ ALA You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/ End
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