BEN South Africa (@benbikes_sa) 's Twitter Profile
BEN South Africa

@benbikes_sa

The main mission of BEN is to address poverty and mobility through the promotion of the bicycle in all its forms. facebook.com/BENSouthAfrica

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linkhttp://www.benbikes.org.za calendar_today08-06-2011 16:16:33

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We welcome the appointment of Rob Quintas as Mayco for Transport for the City of Cape Town today. We have spent time on commuter bicycle journeys across the city with both Roberto and Mayor Hill Lewis and are excited by possibilities to collaborate in creating #streetsforpeople

We welcome the appointment of <a href="/RobQuintas/">Rob Quintas</a> as Mayco for Transport for the City of Cape Town today.
We have spent time on commuter bicycle journeys across the city with both Roberto and Mayor Hill Lewis and are excited by possibilities to collaborate in creating #streetsforpeople
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Bicycles empower youth to access educational institutions in a smarter way. Bicycles allow young people to travel quickly, and affordably to colleges that are just beyond walking distance. #BEN #BicyclesEmpower #BetterOpportunities

Bicycles empower youth to access educational institutions in a smarter way. 

Bicycles allow young people to travel quickly, and affordably to colleges that are just beyond walking distance. 

#BEN #BicyclesEmpower #BetterOpportunities
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Township economies should not be seen as secondary or less important to formal businesses. Every small business contributes to a better overall economy. Microbusinesses are vitally important for a society to thrive. Have a look at this inspiring interview with Sipho Mabuto

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The giving season starts with YOU! Why not update your MySchool Card beneficiary to include Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN): myschool.co.za/supporter/upda… Or sign up for a card and make us a beneficiary: myschool.co.za/supporter/appl… #MySchool #BicyclesEmpoweringLives Woolworths SA

The giving season starts with YOU!

Why not update your MySchool Card beneficiary to include Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN): myschool.co.za/supporter/upda…

Or sign up for a card and make us a beneficiary: myschool.co.za/supporter/appl…

#MySchool #BicyclesEmpoweringLives

<a href="/WOOLWORTHS_SA/">Woolworths SA</a>
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BEN wants you to imagine with us what a cycling community is & how it could develop and thrive. This will require active partners & adequate resources, as we work together towards healthier communities Hear first hand from one of our board members, Tembile Kulati #ImagineLanga

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It's amazing how innovators within township communities are able to adapt in times of need. Cloudy Deliveries is a youth-run business in Langa, Cape Town. They assisted their community by delivering food from community kitchens. Imagine with us. #ImagineLanga #BEN

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The Langa safety Patrol (LSP) bicycle cycle was developed by the community and for the community. Crime activity started to increase in Langa and some concerned citizens came up with an action plan to keep it at bay. Imagine with us. #ImagineLanga # #BEN

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Our Imagine Langa video highlights our vision of developing cycling townships, the power of working collaboratively, as well as the impact that can be achieved through concentrating our efforts in key strategic areas. Imagine with us #ImagineLanga #BEN bit.ly/329HXBC

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A cohesive community is a community where people get on well together. Building cohesion within and between communities is an essential step towards improving people's quality of life Social inclusion creates happiness & empowers them to contribute to a vibrant, thriving economy

A cohesive community is a community where people get on well together. Building cohesion within and between communities is an essential step towards improving people's quality of life

Social inclusion creates happiness &amp; empowers them to contribute to a vibrant, thriving economy
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A socially cohesive society works towards the wellbeing of all its members, fights exclusion, creates a sense of belonging, promotes trust and offers its members the opportunity of upward mobility. Bicycles connect people and promote an inclusive society. #BEN #ImagineLanga

A socially cohesive society works towards the wellbeing of all its members, fights exclusion, creates a sense of belonging, promotes trust and offers its members the opportunity of upward mobility.

Bicycles connect people and promote an inclusive society.  

#BEN #ImagineLanga
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It is #NewBikeDay for community safety patrollers as part of the Western Cape Gov’s Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP). Bicycles assist with more visible and effective security patrols, boosting safety for everyone. #BicyclesChangeLives 🖐🏽

It is #NewBikeDay for community safety patrollers as part of the <a href="/WesternCapeGov/">Western Cape Gov</a>’s Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP).

Bicycles assist with more visible and effective security patrols, boosting safety for everyone.

#BicyclesChangeLives 🖐🏽
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The Bicycle Film Festival is a celebration of cycling, where art meets culture and sustainability. This year, the festival landed on Cape Town's doorstep and our short ‘Langa Imagined’ is one of the films to be showcased. 📹 Give the video a watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=hxPG67…

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Community empowerment is what we love to be a part of. It's especially the case when it comes to building up the youth. We had a great time being part of Reconnect's Youth Empowerment Programme, bringing the joy of two wheels to the forefront of the next generation!

Community empowerment is what we love to be a part of. It's especially the case when it comes to building up the youth. We had a great time being part of Reconnect's Youth Empowerment Programme, bringing the joy of two wheels to the forefront of the next generation!
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Robert uses his bike to travel 10km to get to work, a trip that would previously take several taxis, an hour, and up to R1000 a month. Now he saves time, money and has the independence to plan his route according to his needs and wants. Thanks Rob, we love to see it! 🙌

Robert uses his bike to travel 10km to get to work, a trip that would previously take several taxis, an hour, and up to R1000 a month. Now he saves time, money and has the independence to plan his route according to his needs and wants. Thanks Rob, we love to see it! 🙌
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Lavender Hill Sport's Club works to help keep kids off the streets through movement & sport. They received bikes to protect the youth from gangsterism in the area. With great outrides, quality fun has become a practical part of their day. Thanks to all involved!

Lavender Hill Sport's Club works to help keep kids off the streets through movement &amp; sport. They received bikes to protect the youth from gangsterism in the area. With great outrides, quality fun has become a practical part of their day. Thanks to all involved!