Overview
The proposed project is to enable underprivileged children in Kampung Bukit Tiu, Machang, and nearby areas to experience the joy of riding and improving their health and fitness. Donating a bike to 100 children from underprivileged families will encourage them to be more active in outdoor activities. Children who cycle can develop a healthy positive habit that is beneficial for children who are not very active and those who cannot sit still. These bicycles are collected from contributors who would like to give away their kids' bike for charity that is still in good condition and reusable. 

Issue
Encouraging children to ride is one way to get kids to be more active. However, not all families can afford to purchase a bike for their kids. Meanwhile, those who can afford to purchase a bike will mostly abandon it when their kids get older, and these bikes will be unused and rusty. 

Bicycles serve as a valuable means of transportation and empowerment, particularly for individuals and communities facing socioeconomic challenges. This proposal outlines our plan to organize a recycled bicycle donation campaign to aid those in need and positively impact their lives.

Objective: To donate bicycles to individuals in need, focusing on children, thereby improving their access to transportation around their neighborhood/village and promoting physical and mental health.

Mission: To encourage a healthy lifestyle among children from underprivileged families.

Implementation Plan
To execute this initiative successfully, we propose the following steps:

a. Planning and Preparation: Form a dedicated team responsible for overseeing the entire bicycle donation campaign. Define roles, responsibilities, and timelines to ensure a smooth execution.

b. Outreach and Promotion: Launch a comprehensive awareness and outreach campaign using various channels, such as social media, local newspapers, community bulletin boards, and word-of-mouth. Engage local businesses, schools, and organizations to serve as collection points and promote the initiative within their networks.

c. Donation Collection: Set up designated donation collection centers at convenient locations in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Coordinate with volunteers to accept bicycle donations, provide tax receipts if applicable, and ensure proper storage and transportation of the collected bicycles.

d. Refurbishment and Maintenance: Partner with local bicycle repair shops or organizations to refurbish donated bicycles. Develop agreements or contracts outlining the scope of work, quality standards, and timelines for refurbishment.

e. Recipient Selection and Distribution: Collaborate with local charities, community centres, and social service organizations to identify deserving individuals or groups who would greatly benefit from receiving a donated bicycle. Establish a fair and transparent selection process to allocate the bicycles.

f. Community Engagement Events: Organize community workshops and events focused on bicycle safety, maintenance, and skills training. Invite recipients and the wider community to participate and learn. Seek volunteers or partner with local organizations to conduct these programs. 

g. Stage-based Implementation: Divide the bicycle donation campaign into five stages, with each stage lasting one month. Each stage will involve the distribution of 20 bicycles to children from underprivileged families. This stage-based approach will help manage the workflow more efficiently and ensure that the campaign progresses steadily.

A cycle for Joy project aims to achieve measurable and achievable outcomes that have a tangible impact on the local community of Kampung Bukit Tiu. The expected results include:

1.    Exercises Cardiovascular Muscles
Cycling is an excellent workout for the large muscles in the legs. When the leg muscles are exercised, the heart rate increases, thereby accelerating the stamina in the body. It exercises the cardiovascular muscles and keeps a check on your child's weight, helping him/her attain the ideal weight.

2.    Relieves Stress
Cycling is an excellent stress buster. Children have a hectic day at school and feel completely drained out in the evenings. A bicycle ride can help them recharge their energy. Being out on their own after a long day in school helps them relieve their stress and make them happier. Worries come down, and they tend to become calmer after their bicycle rides.

3.    Strengthens Emotional Wellness
Cycling boosts confidence in children. It enhances their self-confidence because they now begin to move out independently. They become aware of their body and their surroundings and feel more responsible. It helps them know the world around them and prepares them to get accustomed to their environment. Their confidence helps them in being comfortable when they are out of the home without getting into a zone of fear or helplessness.

4.    Encouraging people to engage with charity. 
Donating to charity feels good and motivates people to practice thoughtful concern for others. In fact, scientific studies show that generosity stimulates dopamine, which creates similar brain activity in the regions connected to the experience of pleasure and reward.