2012 Laureate Global Fellow Lachlan (Lachy) Ritchie co-founded Dismantle, a social enterprise, to empower people to adopt cycling as a part of their everyday lives. The Dismantle concept centers around the notion that bicycles are a powerful tool for social change — enabling people to be healthier, happier, more environmentally-friendly, and connected to their community. Among its activities, Dismantle operates a community bicycle recycling workshop and empowers disadvantaged youth to refurbish used bikes. Lachy is also a fellow of the Foundation for Young Australians, a YouthActionnet partner.
Lachy is a revolutionary, aiming to create a culture of what he calls "bike love." His workshops aren't complicated--just kids, troubled teens, fixing bikes. They aren't taught confidence, responsibility, or self-value in trainings with lesson plans--they learn by doing, and have fun in the process.
Learn more about Lachy and his growing revolution of "bike love":
Do you have a vision like Lachy? Have you founded a project or organization to turn your idea into action? Apply today to be a 2013 Laureate Global Fellow! Deadline March 17th, 2013.
