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Rwanda is a tiny African country surrounded by volcanoes, gorilla habitats and hills. The bicycle, an important economic tool in Rwanda, remains out of reach for most Rwandans as only 1 out of 40 can afford one. This has led to incredible ingenuity; walk along any Rwandan road and you will find bikes created out of wood. These wooden bikes are used to move all types of heavy loads like potatoes, beans, lumber and coffee cherries. Imagine what it takes to push a 50 pound wooden bike with a load of 300 pounds of coffee cherries 5 to 10 kilometers to the washing station. It takes a determination born out of suffering.
By providing market support for their coffee you will help reconstruct a country through strengthening economic stability and success, and this will serve as a model with the potential to impact farmers worldwide.