BINH XUYEN DISTRICT, Vietnam—April 8, 2021 Binh Xuyen District is at the epicenter of Vietnam’s northern industrial zone, leaving a significant part of the population at risk as they commute into the District for work. Vietnam Garments Manufacturing, Ltd. (VNG) has been taking the lead in mitigating these risks with AIP Foundation by delivering safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

SONGKHLA, Thailand–January 6, 2021 At AIP Foundation, we know that children are effective advocates for road safety within their families and their communities when they have access to engaging and interactive road safety education programs. Under the Street Wise program, and as a part of a student democracy promotion project, a Safety Week event was held at