Songezo Cycling Campaign
- By: Songezo Jim
- Short URL: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/songezo-cycling-campaign
- Date Created: 9 April 2020
Personal message
Some two years ago Songezo decided on starting a cycling academy in his hometown, Masiphumelele, to introduce the youth to cycling. His aim was to give something back to his community that would help to keep the youth off the streets and away from social evils such as teenage-drinking, drug abuse, etc.
Through a group of dedicated friends in The Netherlands he was able to buy 15 new roadbikes which are now used daily for training by the Masiphumelele youth. The response was so overwhelming that efforts are now underway to buy another 15 new roadbikes.
However, he needs more than bicycles. He needs spare parts, helmets and most of all, a safe place in the township to store the bicycles overnight.
Songezo is giving a special gift to his community. He needs your help to keep it happening!
Donations
- Mar 04, 2019 - R 200.00 Fees covered
- "Great initiative!" - Isabella & Ange
- Jan 19, 2019 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
- "Keeping moving guys" - Fabian Newton
- Jan 19, 2019 - R 2 500.00 Fees covered
- "God bless you Songezo for not waiting for someone else to find solutions for your community. Will be following your progress. Aluta chap!" - Avukile
- Jan 19, 2019 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "Look forward to seeing these awesome young people dominate in the world’s cycling circuit!" - Triya
- Dec 28, 2016 - USD $ 7.60 Fees covered
- "For Wally. " - Gabby Jordaan
- Dec 07, 2016 - R 200.00 Fees covered
- "Hope this gives the kids pleasure!" - Jean
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SONGEZO CYCLING ACADEMY
Songezo Cycling Academy is an organisation created to promote cycling in the Masiphumelel township. The aim is to get the youth involved and to get the off the streets and away from social evels such as drug abuse, teenage pregnancy and teenage drinking.