The Power Of Earn-A-Bike: Stories From Nevis Island And Boston

Got this in the email, bikes not bombs is awesome, and this event sounds really cool.

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The Power of Earn-A-Bike: Stories from Nevis Island & Boston

Wednesday, February 9th, 7:00pm
at Bikes Not Bombs Hub, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

Join us on February 9th at 7pm for a unique presentation that will
highlight Bikes Not Bombs’ Earn-A-Bike projects in the Island of Nevis
and here in Boston.

This past summer, International Programs Director David Branigan visited
the Earn-A-Bike project in Nevis. David will show a short film and discuss
his insights from the visit, including the strengths and challenges of the
program, the increased involvement of government agencies, and the
tremendous potential for the expansion in the next 2-3 years.

Youth Programs Coordinator Elijah Evans, who visited the Earn-A-Bike Nevis
project in 2009, will take a look into the historical, political and
cultural context of Nevis, and what the implications are today. Elijah is
also a graduate of the Earn-A-Bike program in Boston, which he now
oversees. Elijah will discuss the power of Earn-A-Bike to impact young
people, the connections between the Earn-A-Bike programs in Nevis and
Boston, and a vision for the future.

Finally, we’ll hear from a panel of Youth Instructors who have graduated
from BNB’s youth programs in Boston and now teach their younger peers.
These young people will share their personal experiences with Earn-A-Bike
and the program’s impact on their lives.

This event is free and open to the public. It is a potluck so please
consider bringing something to share. For more information, see
http://bikesnotbombs.org or contact Allie Hunter at [email protected]
or 617-522-0222.

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