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Prodigal Bikes - Sending bikes to Africa
Prodigal Bikes is a charity that brings hope and changes lives in both Africa and the UK.
Why “Prodigal” Bikes? In the Bible, Luke Ch. 15 vs 11-32 is a story Jesus told about a father who welcomes his wayward (Prodigal) son back into his family, giving him a second chance in life.
In the UK we refurbish bikes donated to us, teaching engineering skills and giving work experience to those who need that second chance. These bikes are then either shipped to Africa or given to refugees and asylum seekers here in the UK.
In Africa our bikes are used by patients to access healthcare, and by school children and teachers to get to schools. We also provide tools, spare parts and training to keep the bikes working.
Please browse our website to see what we do, who we help and how you can get involved.
HOW COULD YOU HELP?
We are a non-profit organization, and rely on volunteers and donations to help us make a difference to people’s lives. If you would like to volunteer, make a donation or organise a charity event please get in touch we’d love to hear from you.
Latest Prodigal Bikes News
Kids getting the hang of their bikes at the primary school football field, next to the container.
Mission accomplished.![]()
We've had an amazing few days in Boko Mnemela, just inland of Dar es Salaam. Working with the Community Support Mission, we've given out over 250 bikes to school kids to help them get to school. Some as young as 6 years old, some walking up to 20km round trip each day. We gave bikes to Boko Secondary and Primary, Soga Secondary and Mpiji primary. So many happy kids, but still so many needing bikes, even in this area.![]()
The people here have been so friendly and welcoming. The food is good and wholesome. The weather warm, with some amazing storms too.![]()
We have recruited mechanics, trained them and set the container up as a bike workshop.![]()
Here are some pics to give you a taster.![]()
Videos to follow.
We've done it!!!!![]()
After two long, hot, hard weeks in Dar es Salaam, our container has been cleared and is on the road to the school children of Kibaha.![]()
We've been in and out of numerous Tanzanian port authority, tax revenue, shipping agents and container depot offices. Jamie and I are now experts in how to import aid into Tanzania, which will pay dividends in years to come.![]()
We have met so many people who have helped us along the way. Thank you so much to them and everyone in the UK who has made this possible. Tomorrow we give out the bikes and start helping the kids. Can't wait.