Road Safety
Safe Roads, Safe Lives
The Pakistan Red Crescent Society is leading the VIA Road Safety Education Project as a pilot program in Islamabad and now in 3 more provinces GB, Punjab & Sindh. With an alarming frequency of road traffic accidents causing fatalities and injuries, we are addressing road safety as a critical public health issue in Pakistan. The program focuses on enhancing road safety, promoting safer travel practices, improving vehicle safety, and increasing awareness and compliance with road safety regulations. This initiative comes at a time when Pakistan is experiencing rapid economic growth and expanding road infrastructure, providing a unique opportunity to substantially improve road safety.
Target Groups
Funded by: GRSP IFRC & Italian Red Cross
Total target Schools: 25 Schools ( 10-18 Age) in pilot phase
Target Area: Islamabad (Pilot phase) Sept 2021 to Dec June 2024
For Roll out Locations: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi &Skardu ( July 2024 – Dec – 2025)
Project Goal: Strengthen safer road behaviors& Knowledge in youths aged 10-18 and relevant stakeholders including communities and general public.
Target Audience in Pilot Phase: 5775 Beneficiaries
For Roll Out: 12000 Beneficiaries
Goals
Major Activities:
1. Stakeholders Mapping
2. Road Safety Youth Clubs
3. MOUs with Education Departments & Traffic Police
4. Road Safety Awareness Campaigns & Competitions
5. Knowledge Surveys
6. Road Safety Modules Implantation
7. Road Safety TOTs for Youth
8. Road Safety Working groups