Pamoja works with government communities, development banks, foundations, private-sector companies and others to deliver safe and healthy journeys to and from school and other destinations in Kenya.
Road safety has changed, the days of look left then right then left again before crossing are long gone. We have increased road networks and motorization, boda bodas, three wheelers and others that have completely changed the transportation ecosystem. We must and should tackle road safety differently to make roads safer and keep our children safe.
We must embrace safe system approach which is a paradigm shift: The Safe System is an approach to road safety which puts the human being at its Centre and which stems from the belief that every road death or serious injury is preventable.
The Safe System approach is built upon two basic facts about people.
Put simply, this means that all elements of the road system – vehicles, infrastructure, speed limits, road users, and post-crash care – work together as one to minimize the chance of a crash, or, if a crash does take place, to prevent death or serious injury from occurring.
Miles and Care is our unique approach to tackling modern day road safety challenge around schools to promote safer journeys to and from school while creating a connection and relationship between communities and businesses.
Businesses aiming to contribute positively to society must consider their community impact — the influence they can have on various aspects of the communities in which they operate. This influence can range from economic contributions to fostering social cohesion and improving the
quality of life for community members. These impacts can create meaningful and lasting change, allowing businesses to become more deeply connected with the places where they operate and the communities around. When local communities thrive, businesses can see a corresponding uplift in their sustainability and reputation. Likewise, as businesses thrive, they are able to give back more to the community, creating a feedback loop that benefits everyone involved.
Every day, an alarming number of children’s lives are affected by road crashes. For young people aged 5-29 years, road crash injuries are globally the leading cause of death. Approximately 3,000 children are seriously injured or killed daily – many of whom are simply making their way to or from school. Pamoja Miles & Care Initiative is designed to reduce these tragedies, ensuring that children can travel to school safely and return home without harm. By aligning with global goals for education and safe urban spaces (Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 11), the Initiative champions a child’s right to learn, play, and explore safely.
Pamoja Miles & Care Initiative offers a structured approach for schools and local authorities to address and act on key road safety risks around schools. By partnering with us, you can play an essential role in protecting the lives of children and ensuring safer journeys to and from school. This partnership includes:
Pamoja Miles & Care operates through a streamlined four-step approach to implementation:
1. Miles & Care Initiation
Begin with school and local authority support, ensuring all necessary stakeholders are engaged and aligned.
2. Safety & Analysis
Identify specific road safety challenges through a comprehensive situational analysis of the school’s surrounding environment.
3. Action Plan & Execution
Develop and implement tailored action plans to address identified safety issues.
4. Impact Measurement
Regularly measure and review outcomes to assess Programme effectiveness and make improvements as needed.
Each phase is designed to work collaboratively with schools and communities, promoting road safety strategies that make a measurable difference.
Children face a unique set of challenges when traveling to and from school. Pamoja Miles & Care tackles these five primary concerns:
By assessing these issues through our detailed situational analysis, we tailor solutions to each school’s specific needs.
Be part of this initiative to get our children to school and back safely
By investing in the Pamoja Miles & Care Initiative private sector partners can make a lasting impact on the lives of children, reducing road traffic serious injuries and fatalities for future generations. Your contribution helps create safer roads and ensures every child’s right to safe journeys to and from school.
Join us today to make a meaningful difference. Together, let’s create a safer world for every child.
Some of our Past Partnerships
At Pamoja Road Safety Initiative, our work is grassroots and partnership-oriented.We believe in working together to save lives. We work with communities, corporations, other NGOs, enforcement agencies and government representatives. You can join us from where you are with what you have and be part of a movement that is making a positive difference to people’s lives.
We call upon people to get involved by running a community-led campaign to achieve a significant change on local roads with the goal of improving road safety.To achieve our goal of a world where everyone moves in a safe and healthy way, as part of our normal day, requires us to raise awareness of the pioneering work being undertaken by people across the country. From youth leaders to community campaigners.
We want a Kenya and world where everyone is free to move in a safe and healthy way, every day. We work to stop road deaths, injuries, and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.
