In focus

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.

In focus

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.

Latest Updates

Latest updates

In Lusaka, Amend and the FIA Foundation convened engineers and road safety practitioners from across Sub-Saharan Africa for a hands-on workshop on school zone safety. From field site visits to design exercises, participants developed practical engineering solutions for national road projects. Read more here.
In Lusaka, Amend and the FIA Foundation convened engineers and road safety practitioners from across Sub-Saharan Africa for a hands-on workshop on school zone safety. From field site visits to design exercises, participants developed practical engineering solutions for national road projects. Read more here.

This year's Cannes Luncheon raised over €200,000 for two organisations working on the ground in Sub-Saharan Africa - Amend's road safety programmes, and the Toni Garrn Foundation. In a region where road traffic injury is one of the leading causes of death, that funding translates into real, measurable change.

This year's Cannes Luncheon raised over €200,000 for two organisations working on the ground in Sub-Saharan Africa - Amend's road safety programmes, and the Toni Garrn Foundation. In a region where road traffic injury is one of the leading causes of death, that funding translates into real, measurable change.

On 13 January 2025, Helena Amuzu lost two of her three children in a road crash in Ghana. Her son Frank witnessed it. This film tells their story, and that of the many families affected by preventable road crashes across sub-Saharan Africa. Watch Helena’s story.

On 13 January 2025, Helena Amuzu lost two of her three children in a road crash in Ghana. Her son Frank witnessed it. This film tells their story, and that of the many families affected by preventable road crashes across sub-Saharan Africa. Watch Helena’s story.

During a recent African Road Safety Observatory webinar, Amend highlighted the urgent need for better training for motorcycle taxi and delivery riders. Our new two-day program combines safety knowledge with practical riding skills, and the approach will soon undergo scientific impact evaluation.

During a recent African Road Safety Observatory webinar, Amend highlighted the urgent need for better training for motorcycle taxi and delivery riders. Our new two-day program combines safety knowledge with practical riding skills, and the approach will soon undergo scientific impact evaluation.

Across sub-Saharan Africa, our Kids' Court program puts students at the center of road safety. By questioning drivers who break traffic laws outside their schools, children help reduce repeat offenses and make school zones safer. Read more.

Across sub-Saharan Africa, our Kids' Court program puts students at the center of road safety. By questioning drivers who break traffic laws outside their schools, children help reduce repeat offenses and make school zones safer. Read more.

Amend is proud to share that we have received Charity Navigator’s highest rating - four stars - with a perfect 100% score. This is an independent recognition of the strength of our work, and of our commitment to transparency, good governance, and impact.

Amend is proud to share that we have received Charity Navigator’s highest rating - four stars - with a perfect 100% score. This is an independent recognition of the strength of our work, and of our commitment to transparency, good governance, and impact.

In Lusaka, Amend and the FIA Foundation convened engineers and road safety practitioners from across Sub-Saharan Africa for a hands-on workshop on school zone safety. From field site visits to design exercises, participants developed practical engineering solutions for national road projects. Read more here.
In Lusaka, Amend and the FIA Foundation convened engineers and road safety practitioners from across Sub-Saharan Africa for a hands-on workshop on school zone safety. From field site visits to design exercises, participants developed practical engineering solutions for national road projects. Read more here.

This year's Cannes Luncheon raised over €200,000 for two organisations working on the ground in Sub-Saharan Africa - Amend's road safety programmes, and the Toni Garrn Foundation. In a region where road traffic injury is one of the leading causes of death, that funding translates into real, measurable change.

This year's Cannes Luncheon raised over €200,000 for two organisations working on the ground in Sub-Saharan Africa - Amend's road safety programmes, and the Toni Garrn Foundation. In a region where road traffic injury is one of the leading causes of death, that funding translates into real, measurable change.

On 13 January 2025, Helena Amuzu lost two of her three children in a road crash in Ghana. Her son Frank witnessed it. This film tells their story, and that of the many families affected by preventable road crashes across sub-Saharan Africa. Watch Helena’s story.

On 13 January 2025, Helena Amuzu lost two of her three children in a road crash in Ghana. Her son Frank witnessed it. This film tells their story, and that of the many families affected by preventable road crashes across sub-Saharan Africa. Watch Helena’s story.

Features

In Lusaka, Zambia, the Safe Schools Africa workshop brought together engineers and road safety practitioners from across Sub-Saharan Africa. From site visits to hands-on design exercises, participants translated field observations into practical engineering solutions and procurement approaches ready for use in national road projects.

Across sub-Saharan Africa, Amend's Kids' Court empowers students to "judge" traffic offenders, turning road safety into a humanizing, community-led experience. By putting children at the center of enforcement, the program has successfully reduced repeat offenses and created safer school zones for young learners.

In Johannesburg, the Safe Schools Africa Roundtable united road sector professionals to address how child safety can be prioritised in planning and designing road projects. The discussions shed light on real-world challenges and produced clear pathways to strengthen safety around schools.

Following repeated child-injury incidents near two schools in Saint-Louis, Sénégal, Amend has implemented new infrastructure to calm traffic and create safer crossings. The upgrades now offer more secure daily journeys for around 1,300 pupils in the Darou Salam community.

In Lusaka, Zambia, the Safe Schools Africa workshop brought together engineers and road safety practitioners from across Sub-Saharan Africa. From site visits to hands-on design exercises, participants translated field observations into practical engineering solutions and procurement approaches ready for use in national road projects.

Across sub-Saharan Africa, Amend's Kids' Court empowers students to "judge" traffic offenders, turning road safety into a humanizing, community-led experience. By putting children at the center of enforcement, the program has successfully reduced repeat offenses and created safer school zones for young learners.

In Johannesburg, the Safe Schools Africa Roundtable united road sector professionals to address how child safety can be prioritised in planning and designing road projects. The discussions shed light on real-world challenges and produced clear pathways to strengthen safety around schools.