BANGKOK, Thailand – October 28, 2021 We are losing our next generation at an alarming rate. Children and young adults aged 5-29 are more likely to die from a traffic crash before any other cause of death. In Thailand, according to a Ministry of Public Health report assessing the impact of road crashes between 2011
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT Province, Thailand – September 30, 2021 As Covid-19 restrictions eased in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand, we were delighted to see a glimpse of return to ‘normal’ life. During September, road safety activities as part of the Chevron Street Wise program were finally held on-site. This month marked many diverse highlights of
SONGKHLA, Thailand – June 11, 2021 June is gearing up to be an extraordinary month for students, teachers, parents, and staff at Woranari Chaloem School in Songkhla province. Not only is the school celebrating its 100th anniversary later this month, but it has also recently become the first secondary school in Thailand to join the
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
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,
BANGKOK, Thailand—March 14, 2021 Road injuries and fatalities still remain a challenge and leading cause of death for children causing dangerous commutes to and from school, which can subsequently affect their access to education. Parents are helping children reclaim their streets by participating in a road safety training session hosted by AIP Foundation through the Safety
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
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