Beth Gunzel, Development Officer for World Bicycle Relief, told us about how the organization works globally in underserved markets with millions of people who lack reliable transportation, creating access to affordable purpose-designed bicycles, mechanics and spare parts, so that individuals and communities have independence, access to health care, education, and economic opportunities. In 2008, World Bicycle Relief formed subsidiary Buffalo Bicycles Ltd., creating an innovative hybrid model in which the nonprofit wholly owns a for-profit that sells bicycles to other nonprofits, businesses, local governments and individuals to meet an increasing market demand. Entire communities who lack transportation (and must rely solely on walking) are transformed by expanding opportunities to access education, markets, health facilities and vital services with the tool they need to thrive.