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	Rider Josh
Born	11 October 1988 (official: 12 April 1987), Bandalamottu Post, Bollapalli Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Overland rider, Social entrepreneur
Years active	2020–present
Education	Field experience, NGO training, self-taught through humanitarian work
Title	Founder & Chairman, Rider Josh Foundation
Key Projects	Humanitarian motorbike rides across India and Africa; Health camps in rural regions; COVID-19 relief distribution drives; Empowerment programs for youth and tribal communities; Feeding centers for street children in Nepal and Philippines; Global awareness tours promoting peace and unity;
Organizations Founded	Rider Josh Foundation;
Awards & Recognition	Universal Records Forum World Record (2020); Swami Vivekananda Changemaker Award (2021); Nominee for Padma Shri (2022); Honorary Doctorate (2022); Member, World Human Rights Protection Commission (2022); Lifetime Achievement Award by Cosmic Seniors Paradise (2023); Youth Peace Ambassador (November 2024);
Affiliations	World Human Rights Protection Commission, Peace Ambassador Network
Philanthropy	Child education and welfare across India and Uganda; Free medical aid in remote villages; Menstrual hygiene awareness programs; Disability inclusion events and joy rides; Crisis response and advocacy for road safety and drug abuse; Global peace and unity tours;
Residence	Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Latest revision as of 20:18, 15 July 2025

Rider Josh (born Dr. Joshuva Daniel Putti on 11 October 1988; official records show 12 April 1987) is an Indian overland rider and social entrepreneur. He is the founder of the Rider Josh Foundation, an NGO dedicated to the mission of Reaching the Unreached. Josh is widely known for combining the spirit of adventure travel with humanitarian service and has received numerous national and international recognitions for his contributions to society.

Humanitarian Work and Initiatives

Children Welfare and Education

Supports more than 110 underprivileged children in India and Uganda with access to education, healthcare, and daily necessities.
Runs feeding centers for street children in Nepal and the Philippines.
Provides school uniforms, shoes, bags, and full academic support for children in need.
Enrolls vulnerable children into proper schools and ensures continued academic progress.

Medical and Health Support

Conducts free medical camps in rural areas, especially targeting early childhood diagnosis.
Organizes menstrual hygiene awareness campaigns and distributes sanitary products to rural girls.
Funds critical medical treatment for children from low-income backgrounds.

Global Awareness and Humanitarian Ride

Riding through over 150 countries under the global peace initiative Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ("The World is One Family").
Spreads awareness on mental health, drug abuse prevention, peace, and cultural unity.
Honored as a Youth Peace Ambassador for promoting compassion and non-violence.

Disability Inclusion and Joy Rides

Organizes recreational trips and park visits for deaf and differently-abled children.
Promotes inclusion by creating memorable experiences for children with disabilities.

Crisis Response and Advocacy

Raises awareness about child neglect, substance abuse, and road safety.
Publicly honors humanitarian workers, airline staff, and immigration officers for their service and empathy.

Missions on the Road

Acts as a mobile humanitarian—assisting with bike repairs, feeding the hungry, and offering help to fellow travelers.
Shares inspiring travel stories on social media, advocating kindness, resilience, and global compassion.

External links

Official website – Rider Josh Foundation

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-* Humanitarian motorbike rides across India and Africa
+* Humanitarian motorbike rides across [[wikipedia:India|India]] and [[wikipedia:Africa|Africa]]
-* Health camps in rural regions
+* [[wikipedia:Health camp|Health camps]] in rural regions
-* COVID-19 relief distribution drives
+* [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 relief]] distribution drives
-* Empowerment programs for youth and tribal communities
+* [[wikipedia:Youth empowerment|Empowerment programs]] for [[wikipedia:Youth in India|youth]] and [[wikipedia:Scheduled Tribes|tribal communities]]
+* Feeding centers for [[wikipedia:Street children|street children]] in [[wikipedia:Nepal|Nepal]] and [[wikipedia:Philippines|Philippines]]
+* Global awareness tours promoting peace and unity
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 * ''Swami Vivekananda Changemaker Award'' (2021)
 * ''Nominee for [[wikipedia:Padma Shri|Padma Shri]]'' (2022)
-* ''Honorary Doctorate'' (2022)
+* ''[[wikipedia:Honorary degree|Honorary Doctorate]]'' (2022)
 * ''Member, [[wikipedia:World Human Rights Protection Commission|World Human Rights Protection Commission]]'' (2022)
 * ''Lifetime Achievement Award'' by Cosmic Seniors Paradise (2023)
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-| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |Community outreach, youth education, healthcare, social upliftment in underserved areas
+| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |
+* [[wikipedia:Child welfare|Child education and welfare]] across India and Uganda
+* Free [[wikipedia:Health care|medical aid]] in remote villages
+* [[wikipedia:Menstrual hygiene|Menstrual hygiene]] awareness programs
+* [[wikipedia:Disability|Disability]] inclusion events and joy rides
+* [[wikipedia:Advocacy|Crisis response and advocacy]] for [[wikipedia:Road safety|road safety]] and [[wikipedia:Drug abuse|drug abuse]]
+* [[wikipedia:Peacebuilding|Global peace and unity]] tours
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 | style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px; vertical-align: top;" |[[wikipedia:Guntur|Guntur]], [[wikipedia:Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]
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-'''Rider Josh''' (born '''Dr. Joshuva Daniel Putti''' on 12 April 1987) is an [[wikipedia:Indian|Indian]] [[wikipedia:Overlanding|overland rider]] and [[wikipedia:Social entrepreneur|social entrepreneur]]. He is the founder of the '''Rider Josh Foundation''', an [[wikipedia:Non-governmental organization|NGO]] dedicated to the mission of ''Reaching the Unreached''. Josh is widely known for combining the spirit of [[wikipedia:Adventure travel|adventure travel]] with [[wikipedia:Humanitarian aid|humanitarian service]] and has received numerous national and international recognitions for his contributions to society.
-==Early life and personal background==
+'''Rider Josh''' (born '''Dr. Joshuva Daniel Putti''' on 11 October 1988; official records show 12 April 1987) is an [[wikipedia:Indian|Indian]] [[wikipedia:Overlanding|overland rider]] and [[wikipedia:Social entrepreneur|social entrepreneur]]. He is the founder of the '''Rider Josh Foundation''', an [[wikipedia:Non-governmental organization|NGO]] dedicated to the mission of ''Reaching the Unreached''. Josh is widely known for combining the spirit of [[wikipedia:Adventure travel|adventure travel]] with [[wikipedia:Humanitarian aid|humanitarian service]] and has received numerous national and international recognitions for his contributions to society.
-Rider Josh was born as '''Joshuva Daniel Putti''' in [[wikipedia:Bandalamottu|Bandalamottu Post]], [[wikipedia:Bollapalli|Bollapalli Mandal]], part of [[wikipedia:Guntur district|Guntur district]], in the state of [[wikipedia:Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]. He was raised in a Telugu-speaking [[wikipedia:Christian|Christian]] family. His father, [[wikipedia:Pastor|Pastor]] Paul Sudhakar Putti, served the community through [[wikipedia:Ministry (Christianity)|ministry]], while his mother, Mary Sailaja Putti, took care of the household as a [[wikipedia:Homemaker|homemaker]].
+==Humanitarian Work and Initiatives==
+===Children Welfare and Education===
+* Supports more than 110 [[wikipedia:Underprivileged|underprivileged]] children in [[wikipedia:India|India]] and [[wikipedia:Uganda|Uganda]] with access to [[wikipedia:Education|education]], [[wikipedia:Healthcare in India|healthcare]], and daily necessities.
+* Runs feeding centers for [[wikipedia:Street children|street children]] in [[wikipedia:Nepal|Nepal]] and the [[wikipedia:Philippines|Philippines]].
+* Provides [[wikipedia:School uniforms|school uniforms]], shoes, bags, and full academic support for children in need.
+* Enrolls vulnerable children into proper schools and ensures continued [[wikipedia:Academic achievement|academic progress]].
-==Career==
+===Medical and Health Support===
-Josh's journey toward becoming a socially active overland rider began during a life-changing trip to [[wikipedia:Uganda|Uganda]], [[wikipedia:Africa|Africa]]. There, he encountered extreme poverty and the harsh realities of life for [[wikipedia:Underprivileged communities|underprivileged children]] and families. Inspired by these experiences, he returned to [[wikipedia:India|India]] and began working with a local [[wikipedia:Non-profit organization|NGO]] to gain practical skills in [[wikipedia:Community development|community development]].
+* Conducts [[wikipedia:Health camp|free medical camps]] in rural areas, especially targeting early childhood diagnosis.
+* Organizes [[wikipedia:Menstrual hygiene|menstrual hygiene awareness]] campaigns and distributes sanitary products to rural girls.
+* Funds [[wikipedia:Critical illness|critical medical treatment]] for children from [[wikipedia:Low-income|low-income]] backgrounds.
-In 2020, combining his love for [[wikipedia:Motorcycling|motorcycling]] and his passion for social welfare, he established the '''Rider Josh Foundation'''. The foundation focuses on providing critical services in [[wikipedia:Healthcare|healthcare]], [[wikipedia:Education|education]], and [[wikipedia:Disaster relief|disaster relief]] to marginalized communities. Despite facing financial struggles and logistical challenges, Rider Josh remained determined, managing the foundation's fieldwork personally and using his own resources to keep the mission alive.
+===Global Awareness and Humanitarian Ride===
+* Riding through over 150 countries under the global peace initiative ''[[wikipedia:Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam|Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam]]'' ("The World is One Family").
+* Spreads awareness on [[wikipedia:Mental health|mental health]], [[wikipedia:Drug policy|drug abuse prevention]], [[wikipedia:Peace education|peace]], and [[wikipedia:Cultural pluralism|cultural unity]].
+* Honored as a [[wikipedia:Youth ambassador|Youth Peace Ambassador]] for promoting compassion and non-violence.
-==Achievements and recognition==
+===Disability Inclusion and Joy Rides===
-* '''Universal Records Forum 2020 World Record''': Josh earned this record for his unique combination of [[wikipedia:Overlanding|long-distance riding]] and direct [[wikipedia:Humanitarian aid|humanitarian assistance]] across regions, making him one of the few individuals globally to merge these two fields.
+* Organizes recreational trips and park visits for [[wikipedia:Deaf culture|deaf]] and [[wikipedia:Differently-abled|differently-abled]] children.
-* '''First Indian to participate in the [[wikipedia:Burrapa Biker Fest|Burrapa Biker Fest]] (2020)''': Held in [[wikipedia:Thailand|Thailand]], this is one of [[wikipedia:Asia|Asia]]'s largest motorcycle festivals. Rider Josh became the first [[wikipedia:Indian|Indian]] to attend and represent his mission of ''Reaching the Unreached'' on an international biking platform.
+* Promotes [[wikipedia:Social inclusion|inclusion]] by creating memorable experiences for children with disabilities.
-* '''Swami Vivekananda Changemaker Award (2021)''': This award honors individuals inspired by [[wikipedia:Swami Vivekananda|Swami Vivekananda]]’s ideals who lead social transformation. Josh was recognized for initiating impactful change through his rides and foundation work.
-* '''Nomination for [[wikipedia:Padma Shri|Padma Shri]] (2022)''': One of [[wikipedia:India|India]]'s highest civilian honors, Josh was nominated for his dedication to uplifting the lives of the poor and promoting [[wikipedia:Social equality|social equality]].
-* '''Honorary Doctorate (2022)''': He received an '''[[wikipedia:Honorary degree|Honorary Doctorate]] (Honoris Causa)''' in recognition of his lifetime contributions to [[wikipedia:Social work|social service]] and community outreach.
-* '''Membership in [[wikipedia:World Human Rights Protection Commission|World Human Rights Protection Commission]] (2022)''': This membership was granted due to Josh’s active role in defending human dignity and [[wikipedia:Human rights|human rights]] through grassroots initiatives.
-* '''Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)''': Awarded by [[wikipedia:Cosmic Seniors Paradise|Cosmic Seniors Paradise]], this honor highlighted his relentless dedication to humanitarian work, especially during crisis periods like the [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 pandemic]].
-* '''Youth Peace Ambassador (November 2024)''': In 2024, Rider Josh was officially designated as a '''Youth Peace Ambassador''' for his efforts in promoting [[wikipedia:Peacebuilding|peace]], [[wikipedia:Interfaith dialogue|interfaith understanding]], and inspiring the [[wikipedia:Indian youth|youth]] to adopt peaceful and purpose-driven lives.
-==Rider Josh Foundation==
+===Crisis Response and Advocacy===
-The '''Rider Josh Foundation''' operates with a grassroots model and targets remote, underdeveloped regions of [[wikipedia:India|India]] and [[wikipedia:Africa|Africa]]. Key focus areas include:
+* Raises awareness about [[wikipedia:Child neglect|child neglect]], [[wikipedia:Drug abuse|substance abuse]], and [[wikipedia:Traffic safety|road safety]].
-* Health camps and access to basic [[wikipedia:Medical care|medical care]]
+* Publicly honors [[wikipedia:Humanitarian aid|humanitarian workers]], [[wikipedia:Airline|airline staff]], and [[wikipedia:Border control|immigration officers]] for their service and empathy.
-* Educational support to underprivileged students
-* Providing food, clothing, and shelter in emergency zones
-* Promoting [[wikipedia:Road safety|road safety awareness]] among bikers
-* Women and child empowerment initiatives
-* Disaster relief during floods, pandemics, and other calamities
-Josh leads many expeditions under the motto: ''"Ride with Purpose"''—turning every overland journey into a mission of hope and service.
+===Missions on the Road===
+* Acts as a mobile [[wikipedia:Humanitarian|humanitarian]]—assisting with [[wikipedia:Mechanical engineering|bike repairs]], [[wikipedia:Food security|feeding]] the hungry, and offering help to fellow [[wikipedia:Traveler|travelers]].
+* Shares inspiring travel stories on social media, advocating kindness, resilience, and global compassion.
 ==See also==

Rider Josh

Born	11 October 1988 (official: 12 April 1987), Bandalamottu Post, Bollapalli Mandal, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Overland rider, Social entrepreneur
Years active	2020–present
Education	Field experience, NGO training, self-taught through humanitarian work
Title	Founder & Chairman, Rider Josh Foundation
Key Projects	Humanitarian motorbike rides across India and Africa Health camps in rural regions COVID-19 relief distribution drives Empowerment programs for youth and tribal communities Feeding centers for street children in Nepal and Philippines Global awareness tours promoting peace and unity
Organizations Founded	Rider Josh Foundation
Awards & Recognition	Universal Records Forum World Record (2020) Swami Vivekananda Changemaker Award (2021) Nominee for Padma Shri (2022) Honorary Doctorate (2022) Member, World Human Rights Protection Commission (2022) Lifetime Achievement Award by Cosmic Seniors Paradise (2023) Youth Peace Ambassador (November 2024)
Affiliations	World Human Rights Protection Commission, Peace Ambassador Network
Philanthropy	Child education and welfare across India and Uganda Free medical aid in remote villages Menstrual hygiene awareness programs Disability inclusion events and joy rides Crisis response and advocacy for road safety and drug abuse Global peace and unity tours
Residence	Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India