AIP Foundation

22/12/2025

Head injuries remain the dominant cause of death and severe disability among motorcyclists in Thailand, contributing to an estimated 79% of motorcycle fatalities.

To increase the Safe Guard – Helmet Safety Initiative Technical Working Group’s ability to tackle this epidemic and catalyze effective helmet safety initiatives and policies, a capacity building workshop was held in Bangkok on December 15th.

21 organizations from government agencies, civil society, and the transport sector participated in this workshop.

The goals of the workshop included fostering collaboration among partners and aligning attitudes to recognize the importance of helmet-wearing.

Read more here: https://www.aip-foundation.org/building-capacity-for-effective-helmet-advocacy-in-thailand/

See more photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/asiainjurypreventionfoundation/albums/72177720331002856

17/12/2025

One Region, One Mission: FIA Region II Club Members Driving Actions for Child Helmet Safety through Heads Up! Phase 3 Regional Campaign

Following two successful capacity-building workshops last week, AIP Foundation kicked off a regional discussion with FIA Region II Club Members from Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, and Vietnam to align on the direction of the Heads Up! Phase 3 Regional Public Awareness Campaign on child helmet safety.

This collaborative dialogue aimed to build a shared vision and unified messages for the club-led public awareness campaign, strengthen joint efforts to promote the Global Child Helmet Standard across the Asia–Pacific region, and improve the protection of every child on the road.

In a friendly and engaging atmosphere, the discussion was highly dynamic, with club representatives actively sharing creative ideas, practical experiences, and valuable lessons learned from their respective local public awareness campaigns – paving the way for stronger, more coordinated regional action.
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About Heads Up! Phase 3 project
Heads Up! Phase 3 is a regional initiative supported by FIA Region II that aims to strengthen child road safety across the Asia-Pacific region by promoting safer helmet use and advancing the adoption of the Global Child Helmet Standard (GCHS). Through capacity building, technical support, and club-led public awareness campaigns, the project empowers FIA Region II member clubs to drive behavioral changes, influence policy, and protect children’s lives on the road.

17/12/2025

Safe Heads, Strong Future: Viet Nam Road Safety Partnership champions quality helmets to protect young lives

Every year, 2000 children and young people are killed on Viet Nam’s roads, many of them because they are wearing helmets that do not adequately protect their heads.

To help address this preventable tragedy, a workshop, “Safe Heads, Strong Future: Advancing Helmet Use and Quality for Children and Youth”, was held in Ha Noi on Monday.

It brought together members of the Viet Nam Project 2000 Road Safety Partnership, as well as Government agencies, civil society and the transport sector.

The event focused on strengthening compliance with helmet rules – especially improving helmet quality.

📌Read more here:
https://www.aip-foundation.org/safe-heads-strong-future-viet-nam-road-safety-partnership-champions-quality-helmets-to-protect-young-lives/

📌See more photos:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCE2uW

16/12/2025

On Friday, December 12, AIP Foundation, with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), successfully hosted a Motorcycle Anti-lock Braking System (M-ABS) Demonstration Event at AEON Mall Hà Đông, Hanoi. The event supported the Academy of Construction Strategy and Cadres Training (ACST) – Ministry of Construction and AIP Foundation’s broader Public Awareness Campaign for Motorcycle ABS initiative.

The demonstration provided participants – which included policymakers, government representatives, media, and members of the public – with a hands-on experience showcasing how M-ABS improves vehicle stability and control during emergency braking situations. A key highlight of the event included technical experts demonstrating the performance difference between motorcycles equipped with and without ABS in a controlled setting – accentuating how the technology prevents wheel lock and in turn, reduces crash risks.

To learn more about the demonstration, Public Awareness Campaign for Motorcycle ABS, and M-ABS technology, please read our press release here:https://www.aip-foundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/M-ABS-Demonstration-event_Press-release_ENGFinal_10.12.2025.pdf

11/12/2025

Since 2023, AIP Foundation and the Academy of Construction Strategy and Cadres Training (ACST) - Ministry of Construction have been co-implementing the Public Awareness Campaign for Motorcycle ABS – a leading initiative that is spearheading the push for a mandatory motorcycle anti-lock braking system (M-ABS) regulation in Vietnam.

Through coordinated research, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness efforts; the project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of M-ABS in reducing motorcycle-related traffic crashes and advocate for wider adoption across the country. According to the WHO, M-ABS is considered one of the proven solutions to protect the lives of motorcycle users. The campaign seeks to strengthen evidence-based advocacy for introducing mandatory requirements for new motorcycles.
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Reminder: M-ABS Demonstration Event
We are excited to share that on December 12, 2025, AIP Foundation, with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), will host a Motorcycle ABS Demonstration Event at AEON Mall Hà Đông, Hanoi as part of the broader public awareness campaign.

The demonstration will provide participants with a hands-on experience on how M-ABS improves vehicle stability and control during emergency braking situations. Stakeholders including policymakers, government representatives, media, as well as members of the public, will be engaged at this exciting event. Please join us in learning more about this life-saving technology live and in-person!

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10/12/2025

AIP Foundation and WHO Viet Nam mobilize stakeholders before new child safety restraint rules take effect in January

AIP Foundation and the World Health Organization Viet Nam co-hosted a workshop on child restraint systems (CRS) – also known as child car seats – in Ha Noi yesterday, aiming to reduce child injuries and deaths on the road.

The workshop was supported by the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), with generous funding from the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS).

In June 2024, the National Assembly approved the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, a milestone that, for the first time, mandates the use of CRS for children who are under 10 years old and under 135cm tall, traveling in cars.

- Read more here:
https://www.aip-foundation.org/aip-foundation-and-who-viet-nam-mobilize-stakeholders-before-new-child-safety-restraint-rules-take-effect-in-january/

- Read the press release:
https://www.aip-foundation.org/newsroom/press-releases/

26/11/2025

AIP Foundation wins prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award 2025 for the SAFE STEPS Kids Road Safety program in Cambodia and Vietnam

🏆AIP Foundation has won the 2025 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for the SAFE STEPS Kids Road Safety program currently being implemented in Cambodia and Vietnam.
The Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards are presented yearly to organizations in recognition of their outstanding contribution to improving road safety.

H.R.H.Prince Michael of Kent, a long-­time patron of road safety efforts worldwide, presented the award to Greig Craft, President of AIP Foundation, and Hoang Thi Na Huong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of AIP Foundation.

We’re excited to stand among international leaders who are shaping the future of , working together to achieve the of halving road deaths and serious injuries by 2030.

➡️Read more:
https://www.aip-foundation.org/aip-foundation-wins-prestigious-prince-michael-international-road-safety-award-2025-for-the-safe-steps-kids-road-safety-program-in-cambodia-and-vietnam/

➡️Read more from Award Organizers:
https://roadsafetyawards.com/winners/2025-prudence-foundation-safe-steps-kids-program-vietnam/

24/11/2025

21/11/2025

Sharing Experiences and Expertise on safe school zones: Japan welcomes Government Delegation from Vietnam with support from the World Bank

🤝Phong Le, Country Manager for Vietnam, and Hong Bui, Senior Program Manager at AIP Foundation, visited Japan earlier this month to study road safety measures in order to improve the proposed school zone safety standards in Vietnam.

The study tour, coordinated by the World Bank, brought together 17 representatives from the Ministry of Transport, Department of Roads of Vietnam, and related Project Management Units, the World Bank, and AIP Foundation to explore Japan’s best practices in creating safer school environments.

🚸The study tour aimed to strengthen Vietnam’s safe school zones initiative by learning from Japan’s experience, exchanging ideas, and exploring opportunities for collaboration.

🚸The visit provided a valuable opportunity for Vietnamese stakeholders to learn from Japan’s comprehensive and community-centered approach to school zone safety.

📲Read more here:
https://www.aip-foundation.org/sharing-experiences-and-expertise-on-safe-school-zones-japan-welcomes-government-delegation-from-vietnam-with-support-from-the-world-bank/

📲See more photos:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCB7pg

18/11/2025

AIP Foundation Showcases Vietnam’s School Zone Safety Success at the Australasian Road Safety Conference 2025

This year’s Australasian Road Safety Conference took place last month in Perth, Western Australia, bringing together global experts and practitioners committed to advancing safer roads for all.

The AIP Foundation team was invited by Paul Besant, Executive Manager of the Western Australia Police Force, for an insightful school zone tour around Perth.

During the visit, Paul demonstrated how school zones are managed locally, including the role of trained traffic wardens who guide students and parents safely across roads during peak hours.

📌Read more here:
https://www.aip-foundation.org/aip-foundation-showcases-vietnams-school-zone-safety-success-at-the-australasian-road-safety-conference-2025/

📌See more photos:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCAq7R

17/11/2025

Hôm nay là ngày Thế giới tưởng niệm các nạn nhân giao thông đường bộ.

Tại Việt Nam, mỗi năm có tới 2000 trẻ em và thanh thiếu niên thiệt mạng do va chạm giao thông.

Thông qua Nhóm Đối tác Dự án Việt Nam 2000, WHO, Tổ chức AIP Foundation và các đối tác đang nỗ lực để đưa số ca tử vong mỗi năm xuống còn bằng 0 bằng cách:
✔️ Đảm bảo trẻ em đội mũ bảo hiểm đạt chuẩn và đúng cách
✔️ Tăng cường thực thi và nâng cao ý thức sử dụng dây an toàn và thiết bị an toàn trên xe ô tô cho trẻ em
✔️ Thiết lập khu vực trường học an toàn

Hôm nay là ngày để chúng ta tưởng nhớ những người đã mất, chia sẻ mất mát với gia đình các nạn nhân và nâng cao ý thức, cùng nhau hành động vì những cung đường an toàn hơn cho tất cả mọi người.
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Today is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

In Viet Nam, a tragic 2000 children and young people die in road crashes every year.

WHO, AIP Foundation and partners - through the Viet Nam Project 2000 Road Safety Partnership - are working hard to reduce deaths to zero by:
✔️ Ensuring every child wears a certified helmet, and wears it correctly
✔️ Strengthening enforcement and public awareness of child restraint systems and seatbelt use in cars
✔️ Creating safer school zones and road environments.

Today, we remember those who died.
Support those who survived.
And take action to save lives.

17/11/2025

🕯️This weekend, we joined the global community in honoring all lives lost or forever changed by road crashes.

We remember the victims.

We support the families, friends, and survivors.

And we act — because no loss of life on our roads is acceptable.

AIP Foundation remains committed to building safer streets and stronger communities across Asia, where every journey deserves to begin and end safely.

🕯️ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. 𝗔𝗰𝘁. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 💛

➡️For more information from the World Health Organization (WHO) please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LevFA_9jrlg

➡️For more information about 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀 please visit:
https://worlddayofremembrance.org/