[External Opportunities: Webinar] Safe Journeys to School: Protecting Africa's Future Through Safer Mobility

Co-organized by SSATP and the African Association of Road Safety Lead Agencies (AARSLA), this session will bring together policymakers, practitioners, and road safety experts from across Africa to share insights, experiences, and practical solutions for improving school mobility and reducing risks for children on African roads.

Drawing on real-world experiences and proven interventions, the webinar will highlight what works, what can be adapted across different country contexts, and what it takes to implement sustainable and scalable Safe Journeys to School initiatives.

Key discussion areas will include:

• The current state of child road safety in Africa, including data trends and high-risk environments.
• Safe school zone design through effective. infrastructure such as traffic calming measures, pedestrian crossings, sidewalks, and cycle lanes.
• The role of public transport systems—both formal and informal—in ensuring safe school mobility, and community engagement strategies to support it.
• Policy and institutional frameworks needed to integrate Safe Routes to School into national and local strategies.
• Innovative financing mechanisms and partnerships to support safe school infrastructure.
• Practical case studies and lessons from African countries and technical partners.

The webinar will feature short expert presentations followed by an interactive discussion, creating space for knowledge exchange, peer learning, and collaborative problem-solving. Participants will benefit from a dynamic and solutions-oriented dialogue designed to inspire action and strengthen efforts toward safer school journeys for every child across Africa.

Presentations and discussions will be in English and French with simultaneous interpretation available.

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00-11:30 GMT | 11:00-12:30 WAT | 12:00-13:30 CEST

Register here.