[sustran] ---Internship Available--- Afribike Corps
ITDP
mobility at igc.org
Fri Apr 7 06:07:38 JST 2000
---Internship Available---
Afribike Corps
Kopeyia, Ghana
June 15 August 15, 2000
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), a
non-profit environmental organization promoting sustainable transport
policies and projects worldwide, seeks individuals to assist in the
implementation of a bicycle development
project in Ghana.
Description
The project is based in Kopeyia, a rural community in Southeastern
Ghana, about 10 miles from the Togo border. The projects aim is to
improve community access to education, services and markets through
improving the local provision of bicycles and bicycle resources
(service, tools, parts, training). The project is being capitalized by
a shipment of approximately 200 used bicycles, parts, and tools that is
being shipped from New York. Tasks include working with local community
members to prep the shop space; conduct trainings in bicycle operation,
maintenance, and repair; establish links to regional suppliers; document
project implementation and results.
Qualifications
Suitable applicants will be cyclists with experience in bicycle
mechanics, bicycle shop operation, small business, teaching, and have a
strong interest in social/environmental justice, development and poverty
alleviation.
Applicants should send 1) cover letter, 2) resume, 3) two references to:
ITDP Afribike Corps
steely at igc.org
or
ITDP Afribike Corps
115 W. 30th Street, Ste. 1205
New York, NY 10001
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The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
115 W. 30th Street - Suite 1205 - New York, NY 10001 - USA
tel: (212) 629-8001 fax: (212) 629-8033
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Access ITDP's New Website: www.ITDP.org
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
115 W. 30th Street - Suite 1205 - New York, NY 10001 - USA
tel: (212) 629-8001 fax: (212) 629-8033
--
Access ITDP's New Website: www.ITDP.org
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
115 W. 30th Street - Suite 1205 - New York, NY 10001 - USA
tel: (212) 629-8001 fax: (212) 629-8033
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