Biking from Vancouver to Mexico for micro-credit
On May 31st 2008, I’m riding a bicycle from Vancouver, Canada to Tijuana, Mexico.
There are two goals to this 3000 km, 7 week ride. I’m raising $3000 for the AOC micro-credit fund, and I’m promoting micro-credit as a tool to fight poverty and empower women. All the money you donate will go directly to people in need, without overhead. So support me by donating today.
Standout Jobs is matching the first thousand dollars in donations, so if you donate $100, it means I will get $200 to fight global poverty. You will also get a tax receipt if you are a Canadian citizen.
If you wish to help me with my personal expenses such as bike equipment and plane ticket, please contact me at alainkinwong@gmail.com. As I will fly from Montreal to Vancouver to start the trip, your donation of AirMiles or other travel points is welcome.
For further information on microcredit, check some of the following sources:
- KIVA (also check out my Kiva lender’s page)
- United Nations International Year of Microcredit
- Microcredit Summit Campaign
- Grameen Bank
- Microfinance Alliance
- ACCION International
Feb 22, 2008
Thank you Ann, Sylwia, Alain and Sandra for being the first donors.
Feb 25, 2008 update
Thank you Gary for donating a bike for my trip.
Mar 1, 2008 update
Thank you Rik for posting on the frontpage of Yehoodi. Thank you to all you anonymous donors - fundraising total has reached $750. Yay!
February 22nd, 2008 at 3:59 pm
Thank you Ann, Sylwia, Alain and Sandra for being the first donors.
February 25th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Excellent initiative Alain. Good luck with the fund raising and the bike ride at the end of it all.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
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February 26th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
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March 1st, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Alain Wong biking from Vancouver to Tijuana for Microcredit!
I’m incredibly impressed by Alain Wong, a lindy hopper from Montreal, who has committed to riding a bicycle from Vancouver, BC to Tijuana, Mexico for the cause of microcredit lending: There are two goals to this 3000 km, 7 week
March 3rd, 2008 at 2:13 pm
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April 1st, 2008 at 2:18 pm
Great idea! I admire your passion for changing the world. Microfinance can eradicate poverty–and we can all be a part of it. Thanks!
April 15th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
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July 24th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
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