YANGO ZAMBIA AND ZRST EXPAND SAFER JOURNEYS TO SCHOOL INITIATIVE, REACHING 32,000 CHILDREN IN LUSAKA

LUSAKA – Yango Zambia, a subsidiary of the global tech giant Yango Group, has announced a substantial expansion of its 'Safer Journeys to School' initiative, a collaborative effort with the Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST). The program, which focuses on educating schoolchildren about vital road safety practices, now extends its reach to an estimated 32,000 children across various educational institutions in Lusaka. This significant scale-up demonstrates a reinforced commitment to mitigating the risks associated with daily commutes for young learners in Zambia's bustling capital. The initiative, initially launched to address the alarming statistics of child pedestrian injuries and fatalities, employs a multi-faceted approach. It includes interactive educational sessions, distribution of reflective materials, and engagement with school authorities and parents to create safer environments around school zones. The curriculum covers essential topics such as understanding traffic signals, safe crossing procedures, the importance of visibility, and responsible pedestrian behaviour. By targeting children directly, the program aims to instill lifelong safety habits from an early age, fostering a generation more conscious of road hazards. Road safety remains a critical public health concern in Zambia, with children being particularly vulnerable. Rapid urbanisation and increased vehicular traffic, often coupled with inadequate pedestrian infrastructure, contribute to a high incidence of accidents. Organisations like ZRST have long advocated for comprehensive interventions, and partnerships with entities like Yango Zambia provide much-needed resources and logistical support. Yango's involvement, leveraging its operational presence and community engagement strategies, highlights a growing trend of corporate social responsibility initiatives addressing core societal challenges. The expansion is not merely about increasing numbers but about deepening impact. By reaching 32,000 c