Voices from the field
Children expressed joy at how the bicycles would make their travel more comfortable and give them more time for studies.
Murud Patan Highlight
MAULI Foundation recently visited New English School, Murud, to hand over 7 bicycles. Four boys and three girls received cycles donated by citizens across Pune and Satara, and every student was treated to celebratory snacks.
Founders and volunteers shared: “Our goal is to make essential tools for academic progress available to each student. This initiative is born from our understanding of the commute challenges faced by learners from remote villages.”
- Cycles are refurbished with reflectors, brakes, and paint.
- Safety workshops teach maintenance and group travel etiquette.
- Attendance improvements are tracked to measure impact.
People behind the delivery
The following team members joined the handover and encouraged the students:
- Amol Gawade
- Manish Karpe
- Mayur Khurade
- Vijay Shinde
- Jyoti Jadhav
- Nilesh Gatkul
- Sudhir Phadtare
- Nimish Pathrekar
How you can help
- Donate gently used bicycles and spare parts for refurbishment drives.
- Support transportation scholarships so more children can maintain regular attendance.
- Volunteer at handover events or logistics coordinating donation collections.
This on-ground donation is part of our broader Education Cycle Initiative, which cycles ongoing community engagement and impact sharing across Maharashtra.
Explore the Education Cycle Initiative