As some of you know, I’m currently in grad school on the side. In a recent class, I had a co-founder of Not Impossible Labs (check out that ink if you’re really into 3D printing or helping people) as a guest lecturer, and he ended his talk with a suggestion that we all find a way to help others, even if in a small way. I liked it, and I wondered how I could do something small to help as Bike-urious. Here’s my first attempt, but it will evolve over time.
The thing that brings us all together here is a passion for motorcycles. I think it’d be great to help out other motorcyclists, particularly those who rely on bikes to bring in income. An easy way to do that is through Kiva, a non-profit organization that enables people like you and me to get into the world of microlending as made popular by Grameen Bank.
So, let’s give it whirl. Meet Maria Esther, a 35 year-old wife and mother who lives in the Northern Coast of Peru:
She runs a motorcycle taxi service and needs some money to repair her two vehicles. I just donated $25, and I hope that some of you who have a few bucks burning a hole in your pocket (which might not be going towards another bike) will join me to help out another motorcyclist.
Click here to learn more about Maria Esther and possibly make a donation if you feel inspired!
Best,
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