Program areas at Amend Org
Safe schools africa - Amend's safe schools africa program aims to improve road safety around schools in africa by providing life-saving infrastructure such as footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and traffic calming measures. The program, inspired by the sarsai model, has been implemented in 10 african countries, impacting over 100,000 children. The initiative collaborates with governments and development banks to incorporate safety measures into road projects, ensuring safer school journeys for vulnerable child pedestrians. The ultimate goal is to scale this proven approach continent-wide to reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities.
Be road safe africa - Amend's "be road safe africa" program is a road safety initiative implemented in 2023 in botswana, tanzania, zambia, and zimbabwe. The program targets primary school students, delivering road safety education, organizing drawing competitions, and forming "be road safe africa" clubs. These activities aim to reduce road traffic injuries among children and promote road safety awareness. Highlights include the introduction of "kids' court," where children engage with drivers to promote safer driving habits. The program also engages local governments, schools, and communities to foster a broader culture of road safety across these countries.
Safe and healthy journeys to school for children and adolescents in tanga, tanzania - Amend's program safe and healthy journeys to school for children and adolescents in tanga, tanzania focuses on improving road safety for school children in tanga. Over a 26-month period, the project has conducted research, implemented pedestrian infrastructure, and provided road safety education. Key achievements include infrastructure improvements at three primary schools, road safety training for children, and ongoing efforts to enhance traffic management with local authorities. The project aims to save lives and establish sustainable road safety practices through community engagement and stakeholder collaboration.
Other programs: afd/fiaf sarsai, atcm return to safer schools, avi tz advocacy, costwold, kids court & evaluation dar, eacop, fia club sarsai botswana, puma commercial, road safety activities bw/tz/zm/zw, sarsai belize, moto report launch togo.