<![CDATA[PeopleStories Charity - Bike for Life Posts]]>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:43:34 +0800Weebly<![CDATA[Going Full 'Cycle']]>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMThttps://www.peoplestoriescharity.org/bike-for-life-posts/going-full-cycleOn the 6th of November 2017, PeopleStories kickstarted its first ever program: Bike for Life gifting 93 children in rural Cambodia. Not only did we gift bikes and greater mobility to the children but also empowering them to pursue their dreams.  What started out as a small but meaningful way to help students and their families has grown into something so much bigger and so much more meaningful with 278 scholarships so far, 2 girls in a leading STEM school and a community of amazing volunteers and supporters! ​
It didn’t take much for the PeopleStories team to think about a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the birthday. Going back to where it all started, to Phum Ou primary school and helping more students was a meaningful and yet emotional decision.  And that decision was empowered by Biomedia, a medical science company with their head office in Singapore.  

Biomedia is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year and looking for a way to deliver on their core value – helping communities grow! When we met with COO Mabel Chung,  we were thrilled to hear her sharing, "At Biomedia, supporting communities to grow is our core spirit. We are thrilled to enable PeopleStories to provide greater access to quality education to the children in need. Let’s celebrate our 40 years milestone with 40 dreams!”  Both of our teams are chuffed to see Bike for Life return to where it all started.   ​
The event, fully organized by our local volunteers and teachers, was another joyous occasion and the only regret for us is not being able to join the children and the teachers on the day.  While reflecting our Bike for Life program in 2017 as well as today, our charity director Oliver Miloschewsky said, “Bicycles, school uniforms, classrooms etc are important, but it's also about giving everyone confidence and hope through fit-for-purpose support, regular engagement and motivation. I have seen young students develop into absolutely beautiful young adults and future leaders, mothers shedding tears of joy because someone believes in them and gives them an opportunity to earn money and be independent.” ​
Birthday celebrations naturally come with many well wishes and our council member Michelle Dillon shared, “My birthday wish for PeopleStories is that it is able to generate enough support and goodwill to help more and more children in Cambodia complete their education.” 
 
We are grateful for all the support received over the past 4 years, Oliver continued, “I’d obviously love to have your continued support for PeopleStories. What I can really recommend also though is to travel and maybe even join us during one of our next projects. See for yourself where your money goes but more importantly, engage with those who are benefitting from your donation. See and feel how every dollar and every hour spent volunteering makes a positive change. We had so many supporters already join us, some of them fairly sceptical to begin with but all of them loved the experience and were touched by the genuine students and teachers.” ​
Our sincere invitation to all our supporters to join our first ever summit on 24 Nov 2021 at 10AM (GMT+8) where the team will present the annual report and you will also hear stories directly from the teachers, students, volunteers and our charity ambassador Matt Le Nevez.  Register here https://bit.ly/PS-Summit2021 

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Story written by: Director Oliver Miloschewsky​
]]><![CDATA[Bike for Life is Making a Real Impact]]>Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:37:11 GMThttps://www.peoplestoriescharity.org/bike-for-life-posts/bike-for-life-is-making-real-impact
4 months ago, you enabled Bike for Life to gift 93 bikes to the students in the rural area of Siem Reap.  Our goal is to keep them in school via greater mobility and access to school.

We are delighted to share that 100% of them are still attending school! YAY!

Curious about how the students are traveling? Get a glimpse of some of the students’ home lives here...
]]><![CDATA[We are the Champions!]]>Sun, 12 Nov 2017 07:29:50 GMThttps://www.peoplestoriescharity.org/bike-for-life-posts/we-are-the-champions
PeopleStories is grateful to receive all the kind support from everyone!  You have made Bike for Life a Reality!

Thanks for your generous donations!
Thanks for your time and effort to promote Bike for Life!
Thanks for your hard work to deliver the Ceremony!
Most importantly, thanks for believing in PeopleStories and Bike for Life!

Special appreciation to all the Champions, Sponsors, Sayon and the PeopleStories Team!
]]><![CDATA[One Dream One Time... 'What is your dream?']]>Sat, 11 Nov 2017 01:10:22 GMThttps://www.peoplestoriescharity.org/bike-for-life-posts/one-dream-one-time-what-is-your-dream
'What is your dream?' - Bike for Life Highlights all this week!

When we asked the students to draw their dreams, they responded with joy and excitement!  Their creativity, enthusiasm and most importantly their visions were proudly showcased at the Bike for Life Ceremony.

Watch their excitement as they prepared for the competition!  Feel the joy and the sense of achievement of the winners!

Our sincere thanks to all the supporters!

PeopleStories delivered this week Bike for Life in the rural area of Siem Reap in Cambodia.  Bike for Life has empowered 93 children and their families with mobility, enabling children with access to education regularly.


]]><![CDATA[Apsaras of Cambodia - Expressing the beauty of life!]]>Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:41:26 GMThttps://www.peoplestoriescharity.org/bike-for-life-posts/apsaras-of-cambodia-expressing-the-beauty-of-life
Celebration of the Beauty of Life - Bike for Life Highlights all this week!

To celebrate Bike for Life, students from the Phum Ou Primary School beautifully performed the Khmer classical Apsara  dance.

Apsaras’ dance is an essential part of the Khmer culture.  In 2003, the UNESCO recognised the Apsara dance as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It is the very first time that a cultural element of Cambodia appears on this list.

PeopleStories delivered this week Bike for Life in the rural area of Siem Reap in Cambodia.  Bike for Life has empowered 93 children and their families with mobility, enabling children with access to education regularly.

Our sincere thanks to all the supporters!
]]><![CDATA[Feel their happiness!]]>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 10:45:02 GMThttps://www.peoplestoriescharity.org/bike-for-life-posts/feel-their-happiness
Who has the biggest smile? Bike for Life highlights all this week!
Want to feel their happiness? Let the children from the rural area of Cambodia share with you...
Yesterday, PeopleStories Bike for Life empowered 93 children and their families with mobility. Education can help break their cycle of poverty. It was a day of celebrations!
Our sincere thanks to all the supporters!

]]><![CDATA[93 Bikes... 93 Dreams]]>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:59:00 GMThttps://www.peoplestoriescharity.org/bike-for-life-posts/93-bikes-93-dreams
We did it!  PeopleStories delivered today Bike for Life in the rural village of Phum Ou in Siem Reap, Cambodia!

On this exciting and emotional day, Bike for Life has empowered 93 children and their families with mobility. This is one of the key enablers for education and allowing children to regularly attend school in sweltering heat.

More than 500 people from the surrounding villages came together to celebrate this meaningful and exciting event!  

We danced, we praised, we celebrated!
]]><![CDATA[Race to the finish line!]]>Sat, 04 Nov 2017 02:59:30 GMThttps://www.peoplestoriescharity.org/bike-for-life-posts/race-to-the-finish-line
The annual Water Festival is in full swing in Siem Reap.  The long boat racing is certainly an awesome highlight!  Excitement all around...
Great to soak up the local culture before the big day for Bike for Life on Monday!

On Nov 6, Bike for Life is empowering 93 children with bikes to consistently attend school.  Education can help break the cycle of poverty they are trapped in.
]]><![CDATA[Capturing Memories]]>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 01:26:28 GMThttps://www.peoplestoriescharity.org/bike-for-life-posts/cap
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Originally from Montana, Haley now lives in Siem Reap. When she heard about the need for a photographer for Bike for Life ceremony, Haley decided to join Bike for Life team to capture lasting memories with the children at the ceremony on
November 6, 2017.  Thank you Haley for trusting PeopleStories and Bike for Life!
 
Only 3 more sleeps left...  On Nov 6, Bike for Life is empowering 93 children with bikes to consistently attend school.  Education can help break the cycle of poverty they are trapped in.
]]><![CDATA[Making a difference - Bike for Life Champions]]>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 01:01:27 GMThttps://www.peoplestoriescharity.org/bike-for-life-posts/making-a-difference-bike-for-life-champions
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Jack runs his online business from Singapore. When he heard about Bike for Life, Jack was thrilled to join hands to provide stationery to 400 children at the school in the rural area of Siem Reap. This is making a difference! Thank you Jack!
Counting down.... On Nov 6, Bike for Life is empowering 93 children with bikes to consistently attend school.  Education can help break the cycle of poverty they are trapped in.
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