MISSION
To match and exceed international road safety excellence consistent with the Safe Systems Approach to free Zambia's roads from serious deaths and injuries.
VISION
To transform the culture of Zambian road users and authorities by fostering awareness, passion, and genuine commitment to road safety.
Leading the Drive for Safer Roads and Sustainable Transportation in Zambia.The Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) is the leading non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to building a safer and more sustainable transportation system in Zambia. We are driven by a profound concern for the lives lost and injuries sustained due to preventable road accidents, disproportionately impacting vulnerable groups like pedestrians, cyclists, and school children.
Founded in 2014, we are an operational NGO, actively pursuing boots-on-the-ground projects across various areas
- Climate-Resilient Planning: Empowering communities with digital tools to improve preparedness for floods and other climate-related risks.
- Road Safety Capacity Building: Equipping professionals and stakeholders with data-driven knowledge and skills to advocate for safer roads.
- Inclusive Transport Planning: Integrating the needs of disadvantaged groups and climate resilience into infrastructure development.
- Safer Streets for Children: Creating child-friendly environments that promote walkability, reduce accidents, and foster community connections.
- Slow Pedestrian Zones: Advocating for and implementing 30 km/h speed limits to protect pedestrians in high-risk areas.
- Sustainable Transportation: Promoting eco-friendly alternatives like walking, cycling, and public transit to reduce emissions and congestion.
- Safe School Initiatives: Implementing infrastructure improvements and awareness campaigns to protect school children.
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
