27/07/2026
More voices, experiences and perspectives from the 2026 ECF x Cities for Better Health Travel Grant! 🚲🌎
In part two of our series, we are pleased to introduce:
Senem Çeyiz from Kastamonu, Türkiye, Assistant Professor at Kastamonu University
Feridun Ekmekci from Muğla, Türkiye, President, ENVERÇEVKO
Walinase Munthali from Lilongwe, Malawi, Deputy Director Engineering Services at GK Works Consulting
Vivian Aborah from Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, Metro. Transport Head/Community Engagement Officer at Centre for Road Safety and Accountability-Africa
Helena Porto from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Director of Polo Cicloviário Arariboia
Amanda Ngabirano from Kampala, Uganda, Lecturer at Makerere University
These advocates represent different cities institutions and areas of expertise. Check out how they enriched discussions at Velo-city 2026 Rimini and what key takeaways they brought back home with them.
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Through the ECF x Cities for Better Health Travel Grant, 16 cycling advocates were able to participate in and contribute to this year’s Velo-city conference
This year’s grant supported participants from Argentina, Brazil, Ghana, India, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Mexico, Turkey, Uganda and Ukraine.
Thank you to Cities for Better Health, an initiative of Nordisk, for supporting their participation!