Ε.Υ.ΘΥ.Τ.Α.Ρόδου: ΝΕΑ από την AIP Foundation

Creating a safer future for youth all around the world!

Dear Friends and Supporters,

The final few weeks of 2025 have been a meaningful and energizing period for AIP Foundation, marked by global recognition, strengthened partnerships, and renewed momentum to protect children and communities on the world’s roads.

We were deeply honored to celebrate our Founder and President, Sir Greig Craft, who has been conferred the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in recognition of a lifetime devoted to humanitarian service. This prestigious honor reflects not only Greig’s personal commitment, but also the collective impact of our partners and teams who have worked tirelessly to advance road safety and public health across Asia. I’d like to personally extend my warmest congratulations to Greig for this extraordinary achievement.

We are also proud to share that AIP Foundation received the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award 2025 for the SAFE STEPS Kids Road Safety Program implemented in Cambodia and Vietnam. This global recognition underscores the importance of evidence-based, child-centered approaches and highlights the dedication of our local partners, educators, and communities in keeping children safe on their daily journeys.

At the global level, AIP Foundation remains actively involved in advancing shared mobility and safety goals alongside international partners. At the recent FIA Foundation Annual General Meeting in Tashkent, delegates from across the sustainable mobility and road safety community gathered to reflect on the Foundation’s five-year strategy achievements and the impact of collaborative programmes implemented in over 100 countries. This engagement contributes to wider advocacy efforts that underscore the importance of equitable, sustainable, and health-focused transport systems worldwide.

Our work to strengthen helmet safety continues to gain momentum across the region. In Thailand, the Safeguard – Helmet Advocacy Initiative’s Technical Working Group congregated for its first workshop. We convened government and civil society stakeholders to build capacity for effective helmet advocacy, supporting stronger policies and improved enforcement to increase helmet use.

Collaboration remains at the heart of our approach. In Vietnam, together with WHO, we mobilized national stakeholders ahead of the implementation of new child safety restraint regulations taking effect in January – a critical step toward protecting children inside vehicles. We also welcomed opportunities for cross-country learning, as Japan hosted a Vietnamese government delegation to exchange experiences on safe school zones, supported by the World Bank – reinforcing the value of shared knowledge in accelerating proven solutions.

Each of these milestones reflects the power of partnership, persistence, and shared vision. As we look ahead to the new year, we remain committed to translating global commitments into local action – ensuring that policies, technologies, and infrastructure improvements lead to safer journeys for those who need it most.

With the holiday season upon us, we wish you and your loved ones a time of peace, joy, and reflection. May the coming year bring good health, safe journeys, and continued progress toward roads that protect everyone, everywhere.

Sincerely,