The Wheels of Change: Safe and Sustainable Motorcycles for Sub-Saharan Africa

The Wheels of Change report, launched with FIA Foundation and FIM, provides a first-ever comprehensive review of motorcycles’ impact in Sub-Saharan Africa. It presents an action agenda to improve safety, reduce pollution, and support sustainable livelihoods amid rapid growth in motorcycle use.
The Safe and Sustainable Transport Action Plan for Tanga, Tanzania

The Safe and Sustainable Transport Action Plan launched for Tanga City addresses challenges like road safety and growing traffic. Key initiatives focus on pedestrian infrastructure, motorcycle safety, and community partnerships, aiming to improve transport conditions for all as Tanga faces rapid economic and population growth.
Safe Schools Africa launched at celebrations for the FIA Foundation’s 20th anniversary in London
Amend launched Safe Schools Africa with €1M funding to scale lifesaving school area safety across Sub-Saharan Africa. Partnering with the FIA Foundation, World Bank, and others, this initiative aims to build safer roads for children while promoting sustainable, people-centered design in major infrastructure projects.
Amend is awarded the first-ever WRI Ross Prize for Cities
In April 2019, Amend’s SARSAI program received the prestigious WRI Ross Prize for Cities, recognizing its impactful work in urban road safety. Celebrated in New York, this award highlights SARSAI’s success in protecting vulnerable children on city roads, garnering global attention and support for expanding its life-saving mission.
New video — safe infrastructure saves lives: see how it happens
In November 2018, Amend completed infrastructure improvements at Bophirima Primary School in Gaborone, Botswana. Watch the video short to see the transformation – from new crossings to speed measures. Sponsored by FedEx, the upgrades boosted safety ratings, ensuring safer journeys for children.
Amend receives the Prince Michael of Kent Road Safety Award
In December 2018, Amend received the Prince Michael of Kent International Road Safety Award for our SARSAI program, which was praised as ‘a fine example of an effective research-based approach.’ The award ceremony at The Savoy featured royal hospitality, recognizing our work to improve road safety for vulnerable road users.
Launch of our powerful new French report, Un grand pas en avant
In November 2018, we launched “Un grand pas en avant”, a new report on child pedestrian safety in Francophone Africa, with Zoleka Mandela and transport ministers from across Africa. The report, developed with the FIA Foundation and HI Federation, highlights low-cost interventions to reduce road risks and protect children on their way to school.
Safe infrastructure saves lives, and we’ve proved it
Our rigorous study, conducted with the CDC, proves that our SARSAI program saves lives. Published in Injury Prevention, it shows a 26% reduction in injuries and a 58% drop in head injuries at schools in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. SARSAI is now the first program proven to reduce road traffic injuries in sub-Saharan Africa.
USD 1.7 Million+ for Amend’s safe school area work in 10 African countries
We’re excited to announce USD $1.7 million in funding from the FIA Foundation and Puma Energy Foundation to support safe-school-area projects in 10 African countries. This partnership will implement Amend’s proven infrastructure program in 30 high-risk school zones, reducing injuries by over 26% and saving lives.
Amend, FIA Foundation, and CHI launch new report: Step Change: an Action Agenda on Safe Walking for Africa’s Children
Amend has released “Step Change: An Action Agenda on Safe Walking for Africa’s Children” – a report on road safety and child mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa. With support from the FIA Foundation and Child Health Initiative, the report explores the impact of urbanization and economic growth, offering solutions to make every journey safe for children.