Hello to my facebook friends. Ok, big leap for me. I've been riding my bike to work most days this summer and I've been training on the weekends for a long ride, and now the time has come! I'm going to ride in the Tour de Victoria and challenge myself to complete 150Km in under 5 hours 50 minutes.
My challenge to you is to help me raise money for an organization that I've worked with for the last 2 years. Opport-unity International is a Micro Finance organization that is currently helping familes in Uganda to end their cycle of poverty by building sustainable businesses. I donate a portion of every paycheck to this organization and I hope that you'll support my ride by donating on the link above.
Cheers, and thanks for considering this great cause. Jeff
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Opportunity International provides access to financial solutions empowering people living in poverty to transform their lives, theirs childrens futures and their communities.
$180 dollars funds one loan, is repaid and re-loand every 3 months and helps mothers provide more meals, regular schooling, and basic santization for their kids. Families, communities, and regions are developing out of poverty because of this powerful tool that is recycled and multiplies. Read more
WOMEN represent an estimated 70% of those living on less than $2/day. Cultural and legal inequalities in developing countries create obstacles that prevent women from starting and financing new businesses.This leaves them more vulnerable to poverty, forced labour and violence.
Yet, women consistently show inspiring resilience and determination to find ways to break free from poverty. Many studies, and our own experiences, confirm that women with access to financial services can dramatically improve the quality of life for their families.
In families where women have an income, they have a voice in financial decisions, resulting in better nutrition, health and education for children.
When family needs are met, women are more likely to invest in their community.
When women have the skills to participate in public life, government corruption declines.
The gains that women achieve by accessing microfinance services are almost 3 times more likely to be reinvested in their children, providing a powerful generational multiplier that accelerates economic growth.
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2013 Garmin Sharp Team Jersey Ryder discovered his true passion in pro road cycling in his mid-twenties. First came a 6th place finish in the 2010 Tour de France, followed by his historical 2012 Giro d’Italia win - a first for a Canadian.
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That’s the idea behind UPCYCLING. Level Ground Trading, a Victoria, BC based coffee roaster, has created a program to collect used coffee bags from their customers and have them made into stylish bags by Work Of Your Hand, an organization that helps artisans from developing nations find dignity and self-worth through work that pays fair wages. In an over-the-top example of supply-chain transparency, each bag even comes with a short bio on the person who sewed it.
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This amazing waterfront house is on an acreage on the incredible Sidney island. Access is by Water taxi, and the home itself is completely off the grid. With all the comforts of home you will enjoy an tranquil weekend away. "specific dates to be arranged with owner". September and May, with September/October/April/May preferred. bed configuration as follows: · 3 private bedrooms, each for 1-2 people · 1 private bedroom with a double bed + single upper bunk bed, 1-3 people · open loft with mattress sleeping capacity for 2+1 · living room window seat – usable as single bed · maximum shared-bedroom occupancy 13
