Bicycle courses for migrants: mobility for a new life in Berlin!

The association offers free cycling training that is supposed to help women use the bike as a means of transportation. After training, the participants should be able to drive independently, which not only promotes individual mobility, but also strengthens self -confidence. Refugees in particular are often isolated and find it difficult to access suitable sports offers. Cycling gives you the opportunity to explore your new living environment and at the same time escape financial barriers in public transport, emphasizes a source that deals with the topic.

An important aspect of the program is the compression of the training units, which aims to stabilize the learning success of the participants. Contact with women from other accommodations is also facilitated, which promotes social networking and exchange.

a sustainable approach

The initiative pursues a sustainable approach to ensuring mobility. Bicycles are viewed not only as a means of transportation, but as a symbol of independence and empowerment. Studies show that many refugees feel underrepresented not only in everyday life, but also in sports. The reasons for this are varied: a lack of a sense of belonging, cultural norms and family obligations. ”

Cycling could beat a bridge to reduce fear of contact and reduce resentment. The theoretical traffic lessons, which is offered in several languages, also helps to overcome language barriers. If you successfully complete the training, your own bicycle and accessories that are made possible by donations in kind and money.

Overall, over 502 women have learned cycling since autumn 2015, with more than 99 of them receiving their own bike according to the training sessions. #Bikeygees e.V. was awarded the 3rd place of the Hatun Sürücü Prize in 2017 for his work, a sign of social recognition of the important role that this club plays.