Supporting Our Partners at WYCE
Bikes to Gambia
Since 2013, Re-Cycle has partnered with the Wonder Years Centre of Excellence (WYCE) in The Gambia. So far sending 20,599 bicycles to support education, healthcare, and community development.
In November 2025, members of the Re-Cycle team visited WYCE to ensure the partnership is running smoothly, see where the bicycles are going and witness firsthand the impact they are making.
Bikes to Gambia
Bikes to Gambia
Supporting Education and Community Projects
Bikes to Gambia
The team toured local projects supported by WYCE, including the medical centre, primary school, and bicycle workshop. These initiatives highlight WYCE’s commitment to the community; creating jobs, supporting essential services, and fostering sustainable development.
A key visit was to Bakalarr Upper Basic School, the recipient of WYCE’s largest Cycle-to-School project, with 70 bicycles delivered in October 2025.
Many students had previously walked 8–12 km along dark bush paths to reach school. Teachers reported improved attendance and energy levels, and seeing students now use bicycles for their daily journeys demonstrated the significant difference the programme is making.
Bikes to Gambia
Cycling Programmes and Skills Development
Bikes to Gambia
The team also supported the inter-school cycling championship, where 12 schools competed on Re-Cycle bikes. The event showcased the students’ determination and encouraged ongoing engagement with cycling.
Time was spent training local bicycle mechanics in repair and maintenance, ensuring skills are passed on to sustain cycling infrastructure. Office staff also received guidance to strengthen communications and administrative skills, helping WYCE expand and manage its programmes effectively.
Bikes to Gambia
Empowerment in Action
Bikes to Gambia
WYCE’s model was clear in practice: mechanics trained by the organisation are now running independent workshops, employing others and expanding their services.
This ensures the benefits of Re-Cycle bicycles extend far beyond the initial distribution, generating long-term community impact.
Bikes to Gambia
A Partnership Making a Difference
Bikes to Gambia
The field trip highlighted how Re-Cycle’s support, combined with WYCE’s community-led programmes, is transforming lives in rural Gambia.
From improving school attendance to supporting livelihoods, healthcare and sustainable community projects. Every donated bike contributes to lasting, positive change!
