The Power of Collective Action | G!RO Talks to Michael Delagrange of Project Amani - a podcast by Jordan Addison

from 2021-01-22T13:40:53

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"When someone else - completely outside from me - does something together in this network that benefits everyone, I get this sense of swelling pride that I am part of something bigger. It sounds cliche, but I am a disciple about Collective Action these days... thats the coolest thing about this project so far"

Mikel Delagrange is a Human Rights Lawyer who works at the International Criminal Court in the Hague. Having spent much of the last 10 years in many parts of East Africa, Mikel saw an opportunity to explore the potential of partnering together cycling communities across continents to create and nurture real opportunities for riders in Africa. And so was born Project Amani: An international cycling team that brings together initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusivity in cycling and creating opportunities for riders based in Africa.

As many listeners will know, G!RO has been supporting Masaka Cycling Club in Uganda with Ross Burrage. This last year, Masaka has joined forces with Amani Project as one of its three supported cycling clubs in Africa. We were in turn introduced to Mikel, and it has been an absolute pleasure getting to know him, his work, and what he stands for. Full of humility and vision, Mikel is doing amazing things with Amani, and it is an honour to be involved in someway here at G!RO.

G!RO is stepping up its support of Masaka in 2021 and beyond, and this podcast serves as a good foundation as to the works of Project Amani and its ethos.We really enjoyed this conversation between Jordan and Mikel, and we are sure you will.

So sit back, grab a brew & enjoy.

Episiode Links:

Masaka Cycling Club:

https://www.masakacyclingclub.com/

https://www.instagram.com/masakacyclingclub/

Team Amani:

https://www.teamamani.com/

https://www.instagram.com/teamamani/

MGR:

https://www.migrationgravelrace.com/

https://www.instagram.com/migrationgravelrace/

GIRO x Masaka