Peter CHENG The Power of Bicycles 鄭 永 權 An Alternative for the Sustainability of NGOs/NPOs What we learned in social enterprise ORIGIN Disaster Relief: 24,400 bicycles SRAM Corporation founded World Bicycle Relief in 2005 immediately following the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Bicycles were granted to selected Sri Lankan families to help them regain their independence and livelihood. • 16,000 adult bikes and 8,000 students bikes distributed across 9 districts • Commutes averaged 13km/day in most districts RESULTS Impact: Healthcare, Economic Development, Education Results from independent evaluation Sri Lanka: End of CY 2006 • 88% relied on bicycles for livelihood • 79% of male students and 62% of female students used bicycles to travel to school • 82% of women reported using bicycles for income • 12.5 km/day: average distance traveled on bicycles COMPREHENSIVE Sustainable & Scalable: • Deeply connect with end user needs. • Design and sourcing of a technologically appropriate bike. • Manage Supply Chain and set up assembly facilities in strategic countries. • Field Mechanics: train and equip local mechanics. Put them in to business. • Measurement by Independent, third party evaluators. • Partner with communities and organizations on the ground. 3 Phase / 6-Year Plan 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 … Phase I – Founding model: Disaster relief, Partnership, locally sourced, sustainable, scalable (January 2005 ~ December 2006) Phase II – Validation of model: Healthcare, Economic development, Education (June 2006 ~ June 2012) Phase III – Implementer of model: Scale up business model in developing countries (April 2008 ~ ……) PROGRAMS Healthcare Microfinance Education Mechanics Social Enterprise Environment WBR M&E USA Teamwork Communication Vision Partnership WBR PDCA WBR Africa Asia WBR M&E USA Teamwork Communication Vision Partnership Measurement by Independent, third party evaluators. WBR PDCA WBR Partner with communities and Asiaorganizations on the ground Africa WBR M&E USA Teamwork Communication Vision Partnership WBR PDCA WBR Africa Asia Deeply connect with end user needs. Field Mechanics: train and equip local mechanics. Put them in to business. Design and sourcing of a technologically appropriate bike. Manage Supply Chain and set up assembly facilities inWBR strategic countries. M&E USA Teamwork Communication Vision Partnership WBR PDCA WBR Africa Asia Powered By WBR What is WBR / Buffalo’s Ethos? • All Answers are Found in the Field • Best Practices in Business Can Guide Good Development • Accountability • Clear Measurement • Transparency • Customer Focus • Discipline • Integrity • Humility 1. the act or posture of lowering oneself in relation to others, 2. having a clear perspective and respect for one's place in context. • Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) No. of WBR Bike Distribution x 1,000 Social Enterprise Sales Units Donated 242,502 1,212,510 Lives changed In the hands of an entrepreneur, healthcare worker or students, a bicycle is life changing. Individuals, communities, and entire economies are empowered. On average, each bike improves five people’s lives. World Bicycle Relief Vision: THE POWER OF BICYCLES A world where transportation is no longer a barrier to healthcare, education, and economic opportunity Where are we now Angola, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, South Sudan, Angola, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana Peru, Colombia, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Indonesia U.K. Canada Germany US Taiwan Eritrea South Sudan Thailand Uganda Columbia Philippines Ghana Rwanda Kenya Sri Lanka Indonesia Zambia Tanzania Peru Angola Malawi Zimbabwe Mozambique Australia South Africa Thank You .