If you rode a big yellow bus to school, consider yourself lucky.
In some regions of the world, the biggest barrier stopping students from maximizing their academic potential is simply the inability to get to class efficiently. In South Africa, for example, half a million children who live in rural regions of the country with poor transportation infrastructure trek nearly four miles to school every day.
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“All children should have access to education and the opportunity to learn,” Axel Weber, Chairman of the Board of Directors at UBS, said in a statement. “In our view, we have a great responsibility to children, and also a responsibility to our shareholders to ensure that our philanthropic investments are highly impactful. This program reflects our commitment to both these goals.”
To learn more about World Bicycle Relief’s mission, visit the organization’s website.
