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Transaid (www.transaid.org) is an international development organisation that aims to improve people’s quality of life in the developing world by making transport more available and affordable. It was founded by Save the Children and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) and works by sharing skills and knowledge with local people to enable them to put in place and manage efficient transport systems. Transaid’s core work includes creating transport management systems for the public sector and assisting with the provision of professional driving qualification development and the training of driver trainers. It also assists with teaching preventive vehicle maintenance management and introducing local, low cost transport solutions including its innovative bicycle ambulance. Transaid also helps promote road safety awareness and shares its specialist knowledge with the humanitarian aid sector. Transaid enjoys strong backing from the transport and logistics industry and the active involvement of its patron, HRH The Princess Royal.

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We are delighted to have some of the most experienced and passionate, transport and logistics professionals joining us as trustees.

Caroline Barber, Transaid’s Acting Chief Executive

It’s a privilege to be involved with an organisation which implements truly life-changing solutions in developing countries.

Sir Peter Hendy CBE, Commissioner of Transport for London

Uganda has one of the highest road crash death rates in Africa, so projects like the PDTP are vital to increase education and awareness surrounding road safety which ultimately saves lives.

Neil Rettie, Project Manager for Road Safety, Transaid

Our company slogan is ‘practical solutions, successful partnerships’ and by working with Transaid we very much hope to put this into practice to help the charity achieve its goals.

Andrew Malcolm, Chief Executive, The Malcolm Group

We are proud to become members and look forward to supporting Transaid in its work, adding our own expertise wherever we can.

Colin Brader, Managing Director, Integrated Transport Planning

In making today’s announcement we’re putting our shoulder to the wheel and declaring our commitment to making a real difference to Transaid’s projects,

Graham Inglis, Chief Executive Officer, DHL Supply Chain Europe.

The challengers are extremely excited and raring to get going on their challenging trip. They’ve been working flat-out to train and meet their fundraising objectives.

Aggie Krasnolucka-Hickman, Transaid Events Manager

This project represents everything which Transaid stands for: increasing the capacity of the transport and logistics sector to operate effectively, efficiently and safely.

Gary Forster, Chief Executive, Transaid

The work at the roadside was a massive eye-opener for me; it reinforced the importance of Transaid’s Professional Driver Training Project and the vital need to raise vehicle maintenance standards to help improve road safety.

Wyn Skyrme, an engineer from the Freight Transport Association

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CHARITY’S AFRICAN CYCLE RIDE RAISES £45K

Wed, Nov 27, 2013 15:49 CET

27 November 2013More than a dozen cyclists from the transport industry battled the heat and unforgiving terrain of Uganda to raise £45,000 for Transaid in its 15th anniversary year. The riders cycled 430km across the country to raise vital funds for the charity’s essential work that improves access to basic services for people across Africa through the implementation of alternative transport solutions. The event was the last of three physical challenges organised by Transaid during 2013, which has also seen charitable supporters trek up Mount Snowdon and cycle from London to Amsterdam.

JOIN TRANSAID ON 15TH ANNIVERSARY AFRICAN CYCLE RIDE

Wed, Jul 31, 2013 10:50 CET

31 July 2013International development charity, Transaid is inviting cycling enthusiasts and those with a sense of adventure to take part in a charity ride across Uganda to mark its 15th anniversary. The spectacular challenge will see participants cycle 430km over five days, taking in some of the country’s most beautiful locations, including Murchison Falls National Park, home to more than 700 wild chimpanzees and Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The event, which sees participants depart the UK on 2 November 2013, will also give riders the opportunity to learn about Transaid’s emergency transport

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