BERG Toys

Chad is one of the poorest countries in the world. The majority of the population is unable to read or write and lives below the poverty line.
Our slogan: “Every child deserves a BERG’. In a country like Chad a dream that will not come true. In order to help the children in Chad BERG therefore contributes in a different way. In Chad they are faced with a huge need for a good education, which requires schools, educational material, and basic sanitary facilities. Through the Dutch Foundation “Woord en daad” (word & deed) we contribute to make education available to more children, particularly to the poorest children.

BERG Toys has financially supported the opening of 2 schools already. In 2012 another new school will be built and kitted out with our financial support. We are pleased BERG Toys can support children’s development worldwide.

Last Tuesday afternoon June 1st, Pedal Joe arrived at Johannesburg after his two-year journey that took him almost 17,000 kilometres. At 15.00 hrs he arrived at Melrose Arch, in the centre of Johannesburg, amidst loud applause. The journey on the off-road pedal go-kart made by BERG Toys took the now 52-year-old Pedal Joe, through 22 European and African countries. On his journey, Pedal Joe conquered virtually impassable roads and was exposed to extreme circumstances with very high and low temperatures. Pedal Joe arrived with tears in his eyes;

“These aren’t tears of sadness, but of joy. What a fantastic journey, full of success, but also misfortune. A journey I will never forget. I, and my loyal companion ‘the BERG off-road pedal go-kart’, received a warm welcome and the most fantastic response in every country. I’ll never forget this!”

At BERG we’re very proud, his BERG pedal go-kart and trailer took him where we wanted: from Paris to Johannesburg regardless of the circumstances. To us, this is the ultimate user test. The BERG Toys pedal go-kart and trailer passed this test with flying colours. Read the rest of this entry »