KANDAL and KAMPONG SPEU, Cambodia – May 22, 2021 In Cambodia, more than 700,000 workers commute to and from garment and footwear factories each day. They face the reality of an unsafe commute, with a devastating 53% of the total commuters involved in a road crash in 2019. In May this year, to save lives,
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—April 23, 2021 AIP Foundation officially launched the Feasibility Study for the Prevention & Participation program with the Center for Policy Studies. The Feasibility Study will examine and identify best methods and practices of transitioning from unsafe collective transport to safer alternatives. Government representatives, unions, brand representatives, factory management, NGOS, private sectors, and stakeholders were in attendance. As stakeholders in the safety
BANGKOK, Thailand – April 15, 2021 AIP Foundation Senior Project Officer, Ms. Sumalee Pratoomnun was accepted as one of five fellows for the first Global Road Safety Leadership Course Alumni (GRSLC) Fellowship Program. The 2021-2022 Alumni Fellowship is carried out in collaboration with Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit, Johns Hopkins University and Global Road
SONGKHLA PROVINCE, Thailand—April 3, 2021 After five years of supporting low-income families through the Chevron Street Wise (CSW) program, AIP Foundation and Chevron organized a workshop to assess the Program’s impact and sustainability efforts as they prepare for the next phase. Chevron, AIP Foundation, Thai government officials, local official facilitators including government health organizations, and school administrators
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam—March 29, 2021 Vietnamese youth leaders have determined that “enough is enough” as they fight against the very issue that impacts them most. Three youth leaders at AIP Foundation are being internationally recognized for their contributions in road safety. Star Rating for Schools Master Trainer Ms. Minh Vo, Monitoring
DAK LAK AND BAC GIANG PROVINCE, Vietnam—March 23-26, 2021 AIP Foundation identified two schools in Dak Lak and Bac Giang Provinces to take part in a series of events as part of the SAFE STEPS KIDS – Road Safety (SSK-RS) program, supported by Prudential Vietnam Assurance, Ltd., where more than 1,600 students participated. The event series takes an interactive
BANGKOK, Thailand—March 15, 2021 Wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities, but can be difficult to achieve for families in low-income areas where expenses are high, but employment is low? Through the Safety Delivered program, supported by The UPS Foundation, more than 2,500 helmets went to students at six schools in Bangkok,
PHRA PRADAENG DISTRICT, Thailand—March 12, 2021 AIP Foundation in Thailand conducted the first workshop of the VIA – Global Road Safety Education program by training 15 teachers in Phra Pradaeng District with representatives from Michelin and Total in attendance. The Program will encourage Thai teachers through a series of training sessions to impart road safety knowledge and
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
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