Week 19, Global Wheeling cycles into The World Social Forum in Dakar, Senegal 2011.

Managing to roll into Dakar in the nick of time after a rather demanding crossing of the Sahara desert by bicycle, Global Wheeling flies its flag for South Africa at the 2011 World Social Forum.

“Another World Is Possible”, the mantra of the gathering echoed through the Cheikh Anta Diop University campus as activists from all four corners of the globe converged in this West African nations capital to discuss a world that harbours just a little more compassion for the planet & our fellow brothers and sisters. This mantra and these ideologies coinciding with the beliefs and values of the Global Wheeling Foundation and our ethos of community enrichment and environmental awareness, our organisation benefiting hugely from the opportunity to learn from its bigger brothers and sisters.

Rubbing shoulders with fellow activists and exchanging ideas on how to implement this mantra was the major driving force behind the gathering. Not without its logistical speed bumps the forum continued over the course of the week, the second official African Forum since its inception in 2000, proves that the movement is alive and kicking and our efforts to fight for positive change are not going un-noticed.

Connections made and relationships forged as Dakar played host to this gathering of the minds that continue to sacrifice and struggle for the greater good. The World Social Forum adds invaluable knowledge and continues to embrace and enhance the network of activists to help foster this positive change.

A huge thanks to Jennifer Moller from Flight Centre in Nelspruit, South Africa that went above and beyond the call of duty to get one of our sponsors out to Dakar for the forum at the 11^th hour, a tricky affair to say the least.

The bike ride continues down through Senegal towards Gambia and onward to Guinea Bissau, week 19 goes out to Mike and Rod in P.E, thanks for the continued support, much appreciated.