Burkina Bike Tour 2012
Hey guys, I've been planning this bike tour for the past few months. Read the letter below and visit the bike tour website to find out more info =] Dear Family and Friends, From August 29 until September 25, 2012, I will be joining Peace Corps volunteers from around Burkina Faso to participate in The Burkina Bike Tour, the third annual country-wide bike tour to raise funds for volunteers’ Gender and Development projects. Gender and Development (GAD) supports a large portion of volunteers in Burkina. GAD projects include: girls and boys camps that promote self-esteem and learning; funding women’s or mixed gender organizations with income generating activities; and even Men As Partners, a week-long conference that educates Burkinabe men on how they can be advocates for equality. These are of critical importance in Burkina Faso and represent a significant component of each volunteer’s work. Burkina Bike Tour ...