Charity leader transforming lives in African communities
For more than 10 years, Charlotte Ward, Director of Re-Cycle – Bikes to Africa, has advanced sustainability by turning unwanted UK bikes into tools for empowerment and mobility for rural African communities. Under her leadership, Re-Cycle has collected tens of thousands of bikes, providing vital transport for schoolchildren and healthcare workers. Charlotte actively drives gender equality by ensuring women and girls access these life-changing opportunities. In the UK, she inspires a culture of repair and donation, proving that a discarded bike can build bridges between communities and cultures.
“I believe the bike not only promotes cycling as a sustainable mode of transport; it also drives gender equality.”
