LONDON, ENGLAND, February 21, 2007: Sewa International has launched a campaign to provide poor villages in Uganda with free bicycles. Their press release states, “In Uganda, as in much of the developing world, a bicycle is much in demand and is used for transportation of goods and people over short distances. A bicycle can also provide an income, as it can take a worker to a place of work which might otherwise be too far away, or it can be used to offer transport services. Sanjay Jagatia of Sewa International said, “to help these families, Sewa International has launched the Bicycle for Uganda Appeal. We are working with carefully selected partner organizations in Uganda to provide bicycles to the neediest in society, especially women, as a contribution to eradication of poverty in the country. Our appeal has already attracted the attention of many schools, businesses, and voluntary and community organizations.’ ” For more information, click URL above.
A daily summary of world news for Hindus and non-Hindus alike