Bicycles for Development

USING BICYCLES TO COMBAT SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY, AND ENCOURAGE GENDER-SENSITIVE CLIMATE ACTIVISM IN NICARAGUA 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The following guides are designed to accompany the screening of the 22-minute documentary film, titled Changing Gears, and to support and prompt discussions around it. 

Changing Gears provides a global approach to understanding the role of a bicycle in community building, global development and mobility justice. This documentary traces the diverse journeys of three community organizations operating in Canada, Nicaragua, and Uganda as they work to use bicycles for more just, equitable, and sustainable futures.

The contents and key messages of this documentary provide implications for sport policy, programs, and practices, as it serves as a learning resource for policymakers and program developers when working with marginalized populations.

As you navigate this guide, you will find a brief synopsis of the film, along with a discussion of key themes and keywords. We also outline recommendations based on the film’s learnings that can be integrated into sport programming design and practices.

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