Two British teachers travel the world to promote education…in a tuk-tuk: 3-wheeled mission aims to help the 61million children without access to school
Worldwide, Daily news | ankakh | April 17, 2013 16:50Two British teachers are travelling around the world powered only by a tiny tuk-tuk’s lawnmower-sized engine in a bid to promote education.
Nick Gough and Rich Sears, from Guildford, Surrey, have already become the first to conquer Africa in their open-sided 395cc rickshaw after setting off from London last August.
They travelled around the UK in the three-wheeler – which can reach a top speed of 34mph downhill – before crossing Europe and passing down through the continent.
They are shipping the vehicle to Mumbai in India after reaching the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, from where they will continue across Asia and around the Americas.
The pair are aiming to raise awareness of grassroots projects in parts of the world where there is poor access to education.
Rich Sears said: ‘The world’s leaders have made a commitment to achieving universal primary education by 2015 but, despite this pledge, over 61 million primary-aged children worldwide still lack access to any form of education.’
The pair have been visiting schools along the route to assess needs and invite sponsors though their charity Tuk-Tuk Travels.
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