Fundraisers who take part in the nine-day trip in June 2012 will travel across Madagascar’s diverse north-east coast, a lush tropical paradise with all manner of rare and wonderful flora and fauna.
Money raised will contribute towards Transaid’s work in Africa, helping some of the world’s poorest communities gain access to the healthcare they need.
Several teams and individuals have already committed to the event, including representatives from CILT, DHL, Hankook Tyres, John Mitchell, Michelin, Woodland Global, Transport for London, Simms Recycling Solutions and Wincanton. They will be joined by logistics consultant and Transaid trustee Clare Bottle, who successfully completed Transaid’s Ethiopia Trek earlier this year.
Transaid CEO Gary Forster says: “Madagascar is a truly beautiful island and this really is a unique and challenging experience for all involved. If we can reach our fundraising target of £150,000 we will be able to significantly improve access to essential healthcare in some of the poorest parts of Africa.”
He adds: “It’s great to see several different teams have already entered the challenge – a bit of friendly competition is sure to make the challenge that bit more exciting. We would of course welcome more participants, either individuals or teams.”
An information session will be held in London on October 28 for anyone interested in undertaking this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
For more information, visit www.transaid.org, email aggie@transaid.org or call Aggie Krasnolucka-Hickman on 020 7387 8136.
Note to Editor:
Transaid (www.transaid.org) is an international development agency 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 HIV, AIDS and 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.
For further press information:
Chantelle Cummings at Transaid +44 (0)20 7387 8136
James Keeler at Garnett Keeler +44 (0)20 8647 4467
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