The event was also attended by Her Excellency the High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya, along with corporate partners, supporters and friends of the charity. It was held at the offices of Eversheds Sutherland, with support from sponsors BIFA, the RHA, UKWA and the Woodland Group.
Addressing attendees, Caroline Barber, chief executive of Transaid, 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.”
Barber used the occasion to announce Transaid’s new Transport Research Bursary, developed to encourage young researchers aged 18-30 in sub-Saharan Africa to develop new ideas for access to health and road safety projects. The successful applicant will receive mentoring guidance and an opportunity to present their findings to the transport industry.
