PEPY

In a months time I'll be on my way to Cambodia, to volunteer at the PEPY ride school in Chanlaes Dai. It was built with funds raised by PEPY (Protect the Earth, Protect Yourself), a charity set up by ex-Hamamatsu JETs. Their work supports educational projects in Cambodia with a focus on the relationship between health and the environment, and providing travellers with volunteer opportunities that emphasise sustainable, responsible and accountable tourism.
Their philosophy is to identify a need, identify the most sustainable and responsible organisation filling that need, and lead a volun-tour to support it.

The run an annual bike ride through Cambodia, visiting with schools and raising awareness and funds.



This year they have set up a Bike-to-School programme to provide bicycles to graduating students who have shown a commitment to their education. This along with projects teaching parents about the importance of education, provides motivation for students to attend school regularly and travel the long distances needed to receive a high school education.
You can find out more HERE.
You can watch a promo video HERE.

There is a minimum donation to take part in this trip of $500. I will be meeting this myself, but if you are interested in donating to the PEPY programme, you can do so online HERE.



"When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race." - H.G. Wells