Transaid pays tribute to supporters in transport and logistics

More than 125 senior executives from the world of transport and logistics gathered in London at the offices of law firm Eversheds Sutherland to celebrate the work of the international development charity. Also in attendance was Transaid patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, as well as Her Excellency the High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya, along with corporate partners, supporters, and friends of the charity. Addressing attendees, Caroline Barber, Transaid chief executive, said: "I am so grateful to this incredible industry that works together to build a fairer and more sustainable future.

This community knows how to come together, solve problems and get things done. "We believe that everyone has the right to travel safely without the fear that they may not come home because of a lack of training, or dangerous vehicles and roads. Everyone has the right to access healthcare, and every person should have the opportunity to build the skills they need to transform their future."

Sharing her experience of benefitting from Transaid's work, Sharon Petrus, chairwoman of South African National Taxi Council Women's Desk for the Northern Region, said: "In 2021, I first started working with Transaid. "Together, we ran training for women in transport, covering topics such as safe driving, pre-drive checks and first aid. "The project has given us as women a way forward to be empowered."

Barber told attendees the successful applicant of Transaid's Transport Research Bursary would receive mentoring guidance and an opportunity to present their findings to the transport industry.