Michael Kollins

World Bicycle Relief is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2005. World Bicycle Relief is based in Chicago, IL, and has assembly facilities in Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The non-profit company distributes specially designed, high-quality bicycles through philanthropic and social enterprise programs to rural, developing areas. These bicycles are built to withstand challenging terrain and conditions. Entrepreneurs use bicycles to increase productivity and profits, while students attend class more regularly and their academic performances improve. World Bicycle Relief also promotes local economies and long-term sustainability by assembling bicycles locally and training field mechanics to service the bicycles. The company has delivered more than 750,000 bicycles and trained more than 3,000 bicycle mechanics in various countries.

Program for Appropriate Technology in Health provides social healthcare services. Its platform includes vaccines, drugs, diagnostics and devices. The firm offers treatment for malaria, pneumonia and diarrheal. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.