Who We Are
About Helmetman Global Welfare Foundation
A mission dedicated to saving lives through road safety awareness and helmet distribution — one rider at a time.
2010
Year Founded
50K+
Helmets Donated
18+
Countries Reached
Our Story
From a Personal Loss to a Global Mission
It started with a tragedy. In 2009, Raghvendra Kumar witnessed a devastating road accident that claimed the life of a young motorcyclist — a death that could have been prevented by a single helmet. That moment changed everything.
Determined to act, Raghvendra began purchasing helmets with his own savings and distributing them to riders at traffic signals and accident-prone stretches. What started as a one-man mission quickly caught the attention of local communities, press, and NGO leaders across India.
By 2012, the movement had grown into the Helmetman Global Welfare Foundation Trust — a registered NGO with a structured approach to road safety education, implementation, and post-accident support.
Today, the Foundation operates in 18+ countries, has distributed over 50,000 helmets, and has touched more than 1 million lives through awareness campaigns, school programs, and government partnerships. The Helmetman of India is now a global symbol of road safety advocacy.
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Founded 2010
Helmetman Global Welfare Foundation
“I didn't start a foundation. I started with one helmet and a broken heart. The rest was humanity responding to humanity.”
Our Purpose
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To create a world where every rider values safety and no life is lost due to lack of awareness.
Our Mission
To promote helmet usage, provide safety gear, and support accident victims through awareness, implementation, and post-accident care.
Leadership
Meet the Helmetman of India
Raghvendra Kumar
Founder & President
Helmetman of India
A One-Man Army That Became a Nation's Conscience
Raghvendra Kumar's journey began not in a boardroom, but at a crossroads — literally. He watched helplessly as a young man died meters away from him in a road accident. No helmet, no protection. Just fate and circumstance.
He walked away that day with a resolve: if the system won't act fast enough, he would. Armed with determination and his personal savings, he began personally handing helmets to riders — at traffic lights, petrol stations, highways, and local markets.
His efforts have earned him national recognition, media coverage across 30+ outlets, and invitations to address road safety conferences internationally. He was honoured by state governments and received commendations from road safety tribunals.
50K+
Helmets Distributed
30+
Media Features
15 Yrs
Of Service
The People Behind the Mission
Our Core Team
Driven by purpose, guided by compassion — meet the team making road safety a reality every day.
Gaurav Motilal Gaud
Secretary
Vinita Tiwari
Joint Secretary
Madhuwala
TreasurerWe're Everywhere
Our Global Reach
From village roads in rural India to highways across continents — we go where lives need saving.
Interactive map coming soon
18+
Countries Reached
120+
Cities Covered
500+
Awareness Programs
50K+
Helmets Distributed
1M+
Lives Impacted
500+
Active Volunteers
Accountability & Transparency
Why Trust Us
We earn trust through action, not words. Here's what sets Helmetman Global apart.
Transparent Donation Usage
Every rupee donated is tracked and reported publicly. We publish annual impact reports so our supporters know exactly where their money goes.
Real Ground-Level Impact
Our volunteers operate directly in accident-prone zones, not from behind desks. We prioritize action over administration.
Trusted Partnerships
We collaborate with WHO, NHAI, MoRTH, iRAP, and leading corporate CSR teams to amplify our reach and credibility.
Community-Driven Model
Our initiatives are co-designed with local communities. We listen, adapt, and respond to the specific needs of every region we serve.
In Partnership With
WHO
NHAI
MoRTH
iRAP
UN Road Safety
Take Action Today
Join the Movement
Whether you donate, volunteer, or simply spread the word — every action saves a life. Be part of the change.