PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—February 8-12, 2021 Located just outside the Cambodian capital, Kampong Chhnang Province is home to many factory workers who endure dangerous commutes to and from work—many as primary care providers for their family. In the second week of February, the Commuting Safety for Cambodian Workers (CSCW) program, supported by USAID and Solidarity Centre, recruited
MUEANG NAKHON SI THAMMARAT DISTRICT, Thailand—February 11, 2021 While educators, parents, and the general community in Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District are supportive of wearing helmets while riding motorbikes, helmet-wearing rates are still a challenge—this is especially true for families in low-income regions because of accessibility and affordability. Through the Chevron Street Wise program, supported by
DAK LAK PROVINCE, Vietnam—January 27 – 29, 2021 Buon Ma Thuot, a city in the Central Highlands of Vietnam known for its aromatic coffee beans, still faces challenges with keeping members of the community safe, especially children. In an effort to combat these challenges, the SAFE STEPS KIDS – Road Safety program, supported by Prudential Vietnam, organized
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – January 25-28, 2021 As part of the Commuting Safety for Cambodian Workers (CSCW) program, funded by USAID and in partnership with Solidarity Centre, AIP Foundation hosted a two-day workshop series for technical staff of union federations and trade unions, focusing on commuting safety training. The workshop had two groups, on January 25-26 and
BANTHEAY MEANCHEY, Cambodia–January 20, 2021 Creative expression through public art is more than just claiming space, it’s a visual expression that can inspire social change. Volunteers from Manulife Cambodia, students, teachers, and AIP Foundation painted murals and the walls at O Ambel Primary School as part of the Helmets for Families program. Colorful murals were painted around
BANTEAY MEANCHEY, Cambodia – January 19, 2021 Teachers are an important part of raising the next generation. With their encouragement and the training provided, they will be a crucial part of making roads in Cambodia safer for youth. The Helmet for Families program, supported by Manulife Cambodia, hosted a workshop for teachers to develop road safety educational materials
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam–January 15, 2021 What happens when young people are tired of being left out of decisions that will impact their future? A coalition of youth are taking action for safer mobility and championing youth participation in road safety declaring, “We are #ClaimingOurSpace!” Road traffic injuries remain the leading cause of death
TUYEN QUANG PROVINCE, Vietnam—January 11, 2021 With road traffic injuries being a leading cause of death and injury worldwide, this results in a major public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Vietnam, where 2-wheel transportation is an increasingly common transport, head and neck protection becomes a primary concern in preventing death. AIP Foundation
MANDALAY, Myanmar – January 8, 2021 Although helmets are proven to reduce the risk of deaths by 42% and serious head injuries by 69%, challenges still exist in both accessibility to safety equipment and prevalence in helmet use. Fortunately, students at No. 20 Basic Education High School in Myanmar, received nearly 900 helmets as a part of the Safety Delivered program’s initiative
SONGKHLA, Thailand–January 4 – 6, 2021 A ‘safe systems’ approach to road safety requires direct interventions to address a range of different challenges to keep road users safe. Direct interventions can include providing essential safety equipment, road safety education, working with government and community partners and road infrastructure modifications. The Street Wise program, supported by Chevron, works