Music Video Promotes Bicycle Use in Africa

The video was created by a group of Kenyan teenagers who submitted it for the "1 Minute to Save the World Video Contest," which they won.

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February 24, 2011, 1:00 PM PST

By Victor Negrete

From Good website:

"Most of us just sit and wait for the governments to take action about climate change. Wafalme (the group's name) instead think that together we can, with small actions in our daily life, make a difference. The most simple and innovative solution is coming from a group of kids in the slums of Nairobi: using bicycles instead of cars!"

FULL STORY: Video: Hip Hop and Bicycles in Kenyan Slums

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in GOOD Magazine

Environment Social / Demographics Transportation World Africa Africa; Sustainable Development; Bicycle Use View More

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