HO CHI MINH City, Vietnam - March 24, 2015

The Photovoice project utilizes photos and reflections from students as a way to educate them on pedestrian safety and advocate for better walking environments. This month, FedEx Express and AIP Foundation/Safe Kids Vietnam announced the semi-final winners of the project. More than 200 participants attended the semi-final event, including Vice Chairman of People’s Committee of District 9, representatives from Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Safety Committee, AIP Foundation, District 9 Traffic Police, Principals of 30 primary and secondary schools, and secondary students. Activities will culminate in May with a final workshop held during The Third UN Global Road Safety Week, themed “children and road safety,” where students will present the current walking environments, proposed modifications, and the results of mobilizing their friends, parents, and local community to support their suggestions for improved environments.