Project overview 

This project uses cycling as a tool to improve the social, educational and environmental conditions of young people living in disadvantaged urban areas in Nigeria. In a context marked by high levels of poverty, school dropout and environmental challenges, the initiative promotes physical well-being, education retention and environmental responsibility through structured cycling activities. 
 
Beyond sport practice, the project positions cycling as both an educational lever and a sustainable mode of transport, encouraging positive behavioural change while creating pathways towards employability and professional sport opportunities, particularly for young women. 

Project objectives 

• Promote physical well-being and healthy lifestyles among young people through cycling.
• Reduce school absenteeism, dropout and exposure to risky behaviours.
• Raise awareness on environmental protection and sustainable mobility.
• Train young cyclists and support pathways towards professional sport and employability. 

Sport and environment component: Cycling for development

• Weekly cycling training sessions for youth.
• Organisation of local cycling competitions to foster motivation and visibility.
• Promotion of cycling as an eco-friendly and accessible mode of transport.
• Creation of student-led cycling clubs supervised by trained coaches. 

Capacity building and pathways 

• Professional training for young cyclists with links to the Nigerian Cycling Federation.
• Development of leadership and organisational skills among youth club leaders.
• Support for girls’ participation in sporting and educational activities. 

Target beneficiaries 

• Direct beneficiaries: approximately 300 young people involved in cycling and education activities.
• Indirect beneficiaries: families, schools and local communities. 

Scale and expected impact 

• Improved physical well-being and school attendance among youth.
• Increased participation of girls in sport and education.
• Reduced early pregnancies and risky behaviours.
• Increased environmental awareness and adoption of sustainable transport practices.