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Original article and images: EASST The EASST Coalition for Safe Routes to School is a regional initiative supported by the FIA Foundation Advocacy Hub, working to make the journeys children take to and from school safer across Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the...

AIP Foundation has reached a major milestone: the Ministry of Construction (MOC) invited Mr. Le Tien Phong, Country Manager – Vietnam at AIP Foundation, to introduce its Big Data Screening methodology at two national workshops—the first time we have contributed at a national-level government event. This reflects growing trust and recognition for our work in improving traffic and pedestrian safety.

This month’s SR4S newsletter covers key achievements, success stories from partners creating safer roads for children, capacity building and stakeholder initiatives, updates on the Youth Engagement App (YEA) and essential resources – all made possible by our dedicated...

The Youth Engagement App (YEA) continues to evolve as a practical tool for empowering young people to identify and communicate road safety risks around their schools and communities. The latest update introduces several new features designed to improve usability,...

Across Africa, road traffic injuries remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury among children, particularly during daily journeys to and from school. Creating safe school zones is therefore not only a transport priority, but a critical investment in...

Originally published by AIP Foundation (Image Credit: AIP Foundation) VINH LONG and AN GIANG Province, Viet Nam Fifty-six teachers from 28 high schools across the Mekong Delta in Vietnam have completed three-day Training of Trainers (TOT) workshops designed to equip...

In a major announcement that unites the world of sport with global advocacy for child safety, we’re excited to join the UEFA Foundation for Children, Adidas Foundation and the FIA Foundation to expand the “Legacy for the Future” initiative – a...

The Government of Brazil is welcoming feedback on its new draft Road Safety Guide for School Environments, an important reference tool which aims to transform road safety around schools for vulnerable children and adolescents. It recommends Star Rating for Schools as...

Frontiers in Public Health has published the results of AIP Foundation’s ‘Slow Zones, Safe Zones’ project in Vietnam which saw crashes plummet by 33% and school zone Star Ratings dramatically improved to 4- and 5-stars, impacting the safety of 17 million children. The...

Original article and photos published by AIP Foundation  VINH LONG Province, Vietnam – 10 February 2026 Despite being frequent road and public space users, Vietnamese urban youth are often excluded from the city design and traffic safety decisions that impact them...

National capacity building and more than 18,000km of iRAP assessments have recently been supported by ThaiRAP, working in partnership with the Department of Highways and the Children and Youth Council. These efforts will inform lifesaving action to improve road safety...

The workshop, hosted by AIP Foundation, gathered 59 representatives from provincial and local government agencies including the Department of Education and Training, Union of Friendship Organizations, Department of Construction, iRAP, and 18 secondary schools....

Original Article and Image credit: Child Health Initiative (CHI) The municipality of Cluj, Romania, has announced key school zone road safety measures following research and advocacy by local NGO, Fundatia Crucea Alba (FCA), supported by the FIA Foundation and using...

Gabriela presented the Caminho Seguro (Safe Pathways to Schools) project at the Brazilian National Congress on Traffic and Mobility (Image credit: Gabriela Teló) Road Safety Challenges in Brazil Brazil continues to face a significant road safety challenge. According...

2025 marked a milestone year for the Star Rating for Schools (SR4S) programme, celebrating five years of global impact and collaboration. The anniversary was recognised in early 2025 alongside partners from around the world at the 4th Global Ministerial Conference in...

SURAKARTA, Indonesia – December 11, 2025 The city of Surakarta officially launched the Indonesia component of the AI&Me: Empowering Youth for Livable Cities program, marking Indonesia's entry into an innovative framework that puts young people at the forefront of...

Image credit: Grupo EPR Original article: exame.com (in Portuguese) Schools located along highways managed by six EPR concessionaires will be assessed as part of a new program aimed at enhancing safety for students. With a strong commitment to advancing social...

Original article by FIA Foundation  A strong call for further commitment to ensure all children have safe school journeys has been issued in Sao Paulo ahead of the Brazil Grand Prix. Working together with the Automotive Association of Brazil (AAB) and the FIA, the FIA...