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Exclusive MotoGP paddock pass auction for Riders

Fans of MotoGP are being given the chance to get exclusive access to every MotoGP paddock thanks to Riders for Health and MotoGP . ...

09 March 2010
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Make a difference this Mother’s Day

Why send your mum a Riders for Health gift donation and make a real difference to people living in rural communities across Africa this Mother's Day....

03 March 2010
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Day of Champions tickets go on sale on 22nd March

Riders for Health are delighted to announce that Day of Champions tickets will go on sale from Monday 22nd March at 9am....

03 March 2010
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Motorcycle at the heart of stopping AIDS in Africa

Increasing the number of reliable vehicles must be at the core of programmes for HIV testing in rural Africa if the spread of AIDS is to stop, says leading transport organisation, Ride...

22 February 2010
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Watch the new BBC documentary about Riders here

Riders is the subject of a brand new film presented by the financial expert, Alvin Hall, which looks at how social enterprise organisations, like Riders, are helping create sustainable...

12 February 2010
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Dakota Mamola to help with London show auction

Dakota doesn't want or expect to be Randy Mamola. Someone already did that....

03 February 2010
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Riders to feature in BBC documentary

This February Riders will feature in a new documentary presented by the financial expert, Alvin Hall. The film will look at our new programme in Zambia....

03 February 2010
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Win a new bike and save lives in Africa

You might not think that a top of the range sports bike would be able to help deliver health care in rural Africa, but thanks to the Riders for Health raffle it can....

03 February 2010
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Monitoring and evaluation role opening

The role of M&E coordinator presents a challenging and exciting opportunity to support the demonstration and measurement of Riders’ impact as the organisation expands....

03 February 2010
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A New Year message from Riders for Health

With a new year, and indeed a new decade upon us I wanted to take a few moments to look back at Riders' recent achievements, and more importantly to tell you of our plans for the futur...

12 January 2010
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Raffle winners drawn at NEC

Riders for Health finished off its fundraising year by drawing the winner of its annual raffle at The International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC in Birmingham....

07 December 2009
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Randy Mamola launches Experience Africa at NEC

Riders for Health co-founder and 13-time grand prix winner, Randy Mamola has launched Riders' new Experience Africa ride, a chance to see our life-saving work in Africa....

27 November 2009
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Run the Brighton marathon and save lives in Africa

Now is the perfect time to sign up for the Brighton Marathon and help Riders for Health get health workers on the road in Africa in the new year....

27 November 2009
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Randy Mamola and Riders start show with a bang

Riders for Health will be getting the NEC show off to the best possible start as the organisation’s co-founder and 13-time grand prix winner, Randy Mamola, hosts a fundraising au...

26 November 2009
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Day of Champions heads to Silverstone for 2010

Riders for Health - the official charity of MotoGP - are pleased to announce that Day of Champions 2010 will be taking place before the British MotoGP at the race’s new home at S...

26 November 2009
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Arai confrim items for Riders auction at NEC

Phoenix, the UK importer for Arai helmets, has released an impressive list of ten items that will be auctioned for Riders at the NEC Motorcycle Show on Saturday December 5. ...

26 November 2009
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Health leaders told 'invest in reliable transport'

Andrea Coleman will tell health leaders that money spent on health research risks being wasted unless sustainable means of delivering health care to rural villages are created....

16 November 2009
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Spanish journalist to see work on latest ride

Spanish journalist, Miquel Silvestre, will be seeing Riders’ lifesaving work firsthand when he visits our programmes during his latest ride across Africa. ...

10 November 2009
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Riders ready for end of season event at Valencia

The final round of MotoGP in Valencia can mean only one thing: Dia de los Campeones, the event which gives our Spanish supporters the chance to join in the fun and see their heroes....

03 November 2009
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Comedians on stage to support Riders

Stand-up stars Ross Noble and Eddie Izzard, along with Toby Foster, Bernie Clifton, the Idiots of Ants and the Everly Pregnant Brothers raised thousands of pounds for Riders....

30 October 2009
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HRH The Princess Royal opens new chapter at Riders

HRH The Princess Royal visited Riders for Health to officially open our new offices, and unveil our ambitious goals to help thousands more African communities. ...

16 October 2009
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Riders for Health triumphs at Third Sector awards

Northamptonshire based Riders for Health won in the social enterprise category at the 2009 Third Sector Excellence Awards...

25 September 2009
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Africa to miss out on possible HIV vaccine

The new HIV vaccine announced on 24th September will make little or no difference to Africa if it cannot reach the people who need it....

24 September 2009
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Is transport the key to reducing deaths in Africa?

Groundbreaking social enterprise and leading US university to show impact of reliable transportation on reducing preventable disease in Africa. ...

14 September 2009
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Treated bed nets can cut infant malaria deaths

Using treated bed-nets can substantially cut the number of malaria-caused infant deaths. These nets will only have chance to make an impact if they reach the people who need them....

09 September 2009
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Working with grassroots organisations in Kenya

It is not only ministries of health that can benefit from reliable transport. In Kenya Riders helping increase the reach of smaller community based organisations with reliable motorcyc...

09 September 2009
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Boat show event gives Riders nautical support

Riders' supporters at the Southampton Boat Show will be holding their third annual fundraising event in support of our work in Africa....

26 August 2009
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Riders for Health has moved

On Monday 24th August Riders for Health opened its new office at Pitsford near Northampton....

20 August 2009
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Photos from Day of Champions online now!

Day of Champions is always a fantastic day, and 2009 was no exception, we now have photos from the day online for you to enjoy....

13 August 2009
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Bradley hits the London streets for Riders

During the mid-season break 125cc championship star Bradley Smith took part in the Mazda London Triathlon to raise money for Riders....

06 August 2009
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Riders for Health on Trans World Sport

The work of Riders for Health will feature on the sports magazine TV show, Trans World Sport, this week....

03 August 2009
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Riders in the final for excellence award!

We are delighted to announce that Riders for Health has been shortlisted for the 2009 Third Sector Excellence Awards. ...

30 July 2009
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Motorcycle travel book for Riders.

Adventure motorcyclist, Tim Fransen, has published a new book to help raise money for Riders for Health. 'An Anthology of Early British Motorcycle Travel Literature,' is out now....

19 June 2009
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‘All must be reached, no matter where they are.'

In the latest video on our YouTube channel, RidersforHealthTV, we hear from programme director, Mahali Hlasa, who explains why our work is so important....

29 May 2009
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CEO to take message to Global Health Council

Riders will tell an international conference on Global Health that millions of dollars are wasted on vehicles that should deliver health care in Africa, but are not maintained properly...

22 May 2009
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Watch Riders for Health on YouTube

Riders for Health is launching its brand new YouTube channel today: RidersforHealthTV. ...

31 March 2009
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Exclusive MotoGP paddock pass auction for Riders

Fans of MotoGP are being given the chance to get exclusive access to every MotoGP paddock thanks to Riders for Health and MotoGP owners, Dorna....

05 March 2009
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Landmark first for Africa with Riders and Skoll

On Thursday 19th of February Riders launched a new programme that that will result in access to health care for every man, woman and child in the Gambia. ...

28 February 2009