|
1. Global2. Vietnam
3. Cambodia
4. Thailand
5. Uganda
News Update
News UpdateWork starts on ten fly-over bridges - Japan has decided to grant $6.4 million to help develop a traffic control system for Ha Noi's expressways.
Johnson & Johnson Sponsors Largest Helmets for Kids Program in Quang Binh, Ha Tinh, and Dong NaiApril 9, 12, and 16, 2011 – Quang Binh, Ha Tinh, and Dong Nai
In Dong Nai, Safe Kids and FedEx Encourage Safe Road Behaviors among StudentsApril 21, 2012- Dong Nai Province
On April 21, 2012, 500 primary students from 32 primary schools in Trang Bom District in Dong Nai Province joined a major Safe Kids road safety event sponsored by FedEx. The children had a chance to enjoy outdoor activities while making a habit of complying with traffic laws. The event, which is part of Vietnam's Safe Kids Walk This Way program, included two sessions: outdoor recreational games in the morning and group discussions in the afternoon. Children painted pictures, made crafts, worked together in a "game show", and more. In the afternoon, they participated in discussions about road traffic law compliance, working in groups and role playing. This full day of activities got 500 children excited about road and pedestrian safety, and ensured among them a better understanding of road traffic laws. Equipped with this knowledge and enthusiasm, they are sure to be safer when they use the road every day. Traffic Safety Camp Brings Together Four Schools in District 9April 20, 2012 – Ho Chi Minh City
In honor of Vietnam's Year of Traffic Safety, District 9's Department of Education and Training collaborated with AIP Foundation to run a Traffic Safety Camp for four of the district's primary schools: Phuoc Long, Phuoc Thanh, Nguyen Minh Quang, and Truong Van Thanh. The camp was sponsored by Intel Products Vietnam. Throughout the activities, pedestrian, road, and helmet safety lessons were repeated and encouraged with the aim of making this knowledge second nature to this generation. This was also an opportunity for students from AIP Foundation's school-based programs to meet each other as well as 300 Intel volunteers, and talk about traffic safety. The Intel volunteers played with the children, starting with decorating tents and making signs bearing road safety messages. Another activity involved shaping sand into various road related scenes or objects. The children were especially enthusiastic about the Green Bamboo game show, as well as the songs, fashion shows and dances featuring their fellow students. Children Practice Their Road Safety Skills in Newly Running Traffic Safety ParkMarch 10 to May 4, 2012 – Dong Nai
After working with the Trang Bom Department of Education and Training, the Traffic Safety Park is ready to welcome children practicing their road safety skills. 1,600 students from 32 primary schools (50 students per school) have been using the park every Saturday from March 10 to May 4, 2012. Before they begin, students are taught games which enable them to use the park effectively. The purpose of this practice course is to encourage and equip children to practice good road safety behaviors.
News UpdateCrash with bus kills 5, but accidents down for new year - A bus collided with three motorcycles in Battambang on April 15th, killing five people. However, the number of people killed on Cambodia's roads during this year's Songkran Festival was 48, which is 10 fewer than the number who died in the same period of time last year.
Raising Awareness during National Road Safety Week 2012April 7 to 14, 2012 – Kampong Speu and Kampong Chhnang
Cambodia's National Road Safety Week was April 7th to 14th, and Cambodian road safety stakeholders including AIP Foundation took the opportunity to partner with the government to give their helmet promotion strategies an extra push. A roadside awareness campaign was run in Kampong Speu and Kampong Chhnang from April 2nd to April 6th. Hundreds of riders without helmets were stopped along the road, and children were given free helmets if they were not wearing one. In addition, they were informed about the upcoming legislation amendment which will require motorcycle passengers to wear helmets. In Kampong Chhnang's town center, a booth was set up to advertize helmet safety and conduct question & answer games with visitors. On April 7th, AIP Foundation's Cambodia Country Director delivered a speech at the Cambodian government's National Road Safety Week event. He took the opportunity to lead a discussion about the National Road Safety Policy, the 10 Year Action Plan, and the draft amendment of the motorcycle helmet law.
A Call for Heightened Road Safety Awareness during Songkran FestivitiesApril 11, 2012 – Kandal Province
Organized by the Kandal Provincial Department of Public Works and the Boy Scout Unit from the Department of Education, Youth and Sports, AIP Foundation's program team conducted public awareness outreach in Kandal Province. AIP Foundation supplied 10 t-shirts, 20 helmets, and 5,000 leaflets and distributed them alongside the organizers.
Annual Health Fair Promotes Helmet UseApril 27, 2012 – Phnom Penh The United States Embassy in Cambodia organized their Annual Health Fair this April. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Cambodian branch nominated AIP Foundation to be involved in the fair to promote helmet use. The booth displayed promotional materials about helmet use, the inclusion of passengers in the law amendment, and road safety on a general level. Children Receive Helmets Sponsored by Go4 Charity Ride ParticipantsApril 28, 2012 – Phnom Penh
475 primary school students received free helmets donated by the Go4 Charity Ride motorcyclists who rode from Bangkok to Phnom Penh in February 2012. The donation of funds to run a Helmets for Kids at Prey Sandek Primary School was officially launched this week, providing helmets and helmet use education to all students and school teachers. In addition, outdoor activities will be organized and the school fences will be painted with road safety messages to remind parents to protect their children. The Go4 Charity Ride was sponsored by the Danish Embassy as well as DAMCO, MAERSK, CBRE-Cambodia, and PTT.
News UpdateThe Royal Thai Police blocked traffic in the center of Bangkok to record commercials urging people to be safe on the road during Songkran Water Festival.
First meeting of the National Road Safety Directing Center's Sub-Committee on Safe BehaviorMarch 29, 2012 – Bangkok AIP Foundation attended the Safe Behavior sub-committee's first meeting, under the National Road Safety Directing Center. The meeting was chaired by the Royal Thai Police and there were around 30 participants attending from various organizations. The meeting outlined the roles and duties of this sub-committee and discussed 8 implementation plan alternatives in an effort to foster safe road user behaviors. One of the issues in focus was the enhancement of helmet wearing in academic settings. A representative from the Bureau of Special Affairs in the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, was assigned to draft a plan for schools to set up rules mandating student and teacher helmet use. Another major point of discussion was the development of a public awareness campaign around drink-driving during festivals. Press Conference Launches the Accident News CenterApril 4, 2012 – Bangkok
A press conference was held to launch the Accident News Center through the Road Safety Directing Center (Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Ministry of Interior). The Accident News Center will gather all local news relating to road crashes or incidents reported which would be of concern to the press during Songkran Festival. The event Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Yongyuth Wichaidit, presided over the event. AIP Foundation attended this event along with Thai celebrity and road safety ambassador, Mr. Dom Hetrakul. 50 Motorcycle Convoy Urges People to Drive Safely During SongkranApril 10, 2012 – Bangkok
AIP Foundation co-hosted a campaign for road safety with the Imperial Queens Park Hotel. The Ambassador of Denmark led a convoy of 50 motorcycles down Sukhumvit Road to urge people to drive safely during Songkran Holidays.
News UpdatePublic shuns A4C rally at Kololo grounds - Activists for Change (A4C) planned a rally at Kololo airstrip to protest the alleged continued brutality against Ugandans by police officers. However, the government outlawed A4C the day before the protest, boda boda drivers were not allowed on site, and those who came found only a meager crowd of people.
Workshops for Boda Boda Operators Take Place in Rubaga DivisionApril 10, 2012 – Kampala
A sixth workshop was held to sensitize and educate boda boda operators from Kampala's Rubaga Division about helmet use. The workshop program took a full day and the 100 operators who attended came from Kategula and Marvin boda boda stages. Prior to the workshop, these stages were observed to estimate current helmet use rates. They were then observed post-workshop to capture new rates of helmet use. A test is carried out to assess participants' knowledge before and after every workshop. All participants received a free helmet.
|
