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
HANOI, Vietnam – April 2, 2021 The “Landscape Analysis on Transport Safety in the Garment Sector in Vietnam” launched by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, the German Corporation for International Development) at a multi-sector stakeholder workshop in Hanoi, in partnership with AIP Foundation and Primark, as part of their Promoting Sustainability in Textile and
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
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
TUYEN QUANG PROVINCE, Vietnam—January 11, 2021 With road traffic injuries being a leading cause of death and injury worldwide, this results in a major public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Vietnam, where 2-wheel transportation is an increasingly common transport, head and neck protection becomes a primary concern in preventing death. AIP Foundation
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam—December 30, 2020 While designated school zones with regulated speed limits have historically been a challenge in Vietnam, students received the reassurance that things are changing. Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) reached a major milestone with road modifications at seven schools through Walk This Way (WTW), a program supported by FedEx and
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam—December 29, 2020 Worldwide, more than a million children and young people suffer head injuries due to road crashes. The financial costs of this road crash crisis impact high-income countries, but disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries and their vulnerable road users. In Vietnam, 2,150 children lose their lives each year on the country’s roads. In the lead-up
DAK LAK AND BAC GIANG PROVINCE, Vietnam—December 22, 2020 Where helmet-wearing rates are as low as 23%, students in Dak Lak and Bac Giang Province risk their lives, even brain injury, as they travel on Vietnam’s roads. Prudential Vietnam officially launches the SAFE STEPS KIDS – Road Safety (SSK-RS) program, organized by AIP Foundation, mitigate the risks
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam—December 21, 2020 After a successful dance challenge among students in Vietnam under AIP Foundation’s Safety Delivered program, the road safety charity received an exciting surprise via Facebook that the U.S. Consulate of Ho Chi Minh City did their very own dance cover and nominated other diplomats including the U.S. Embassy. In