Strengthening communities together: Iron Mountain and Transaid

A shared commitment to safety and access

Transaid is a UK-based charity that works with communities, partners, and governments to address transport challenges across sub-Saharan Africa.

The visit to Zambia underscored the vital role of safe, reliable transport in connecting remote communities to critical healthcare. By observing community-led Emergency Transport Systems (ETS), including bicycle ambulances that provide a lifeline for maternal health and malaria treatment, the team saw firsthand how shared logistics expertise helps bridge the "last-mile" gap.

"Joining the Transaid delegation to Zambia was a profoundly moving and eye-opening experience,” recounted Maria Torrent-March, VP of Warehousing & Logistics for Europe. “In the corporate world, we talk extensively about supply chain efficiency, inventory accuracy, and the 'last mile.' Out here, we saw that the 'last mile' is quite literally the difference between life and death. Iron Mountain is incredibly proud to be a key partner of Transaid, actively helping to build safer, more resilient communities."