Since 2013, Safe Transport and Survivors Support Uganda (STASSU) has led a transformative road safety initiative focused on reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities across Uganda. Through advocacy, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, STASSU has championed safer road environments—especially for vulnerable groups like school children, pedestrians, and boda boda riders. Key achievements include supporting the development of Uganda’s Safe School Zones Guide, promoting helmet and seatbelt use, conducting public awareness campaigns, and providing post-crash support services. STASSU’s work aligns with national and global road safety targets, contributing to Uganda’s efforts to reduce road traffic deaths by 25% by 2026 and 50% by 2030.

Completed Projects

1. The Guide for Establishment of Safe School Zones in Uganda, developed by the Ministry of Works and Transport with support from STASSU, GHAI, and GRSP, provides a comprehensive framework to address the alarming rate of road traffic crashes involving school-aged children and young people. It outlines practical steps for planning, designing, and implementing Safe School Zones (SSZs) in alignment with national policies such as the Non-Motorised Transport Policy and the Traffic and Road Safety Act (1998) as amended. The guide details infrastructure standards, signage specifications, and smart traffic solutions, while emphasizing the importance of education, community engagement, and continuous safety assessments. It supports Uganda’s National Road Safety Action Plan goal of reducing road traffic deaths by 25% by 2026 and contributes to the global target of a 50% reduction by 2030.
   
2. 6th UN Global Road Safety Week – Uganda Commemoration (2021) Co-organized the national celebration under the theme “Streets for Life #Love30”,  emphasizing the importance of 30 km/h speed limits in urban areas and school zones.
   
3. 7th UN Global Road Safety Week (2023)
   Theme: #RethinkMobility Focus: Promoting sustainable and safe mobility for all road users.
   
   Uganda Campaign Highlights:

• STASSU, ROSACU, and MoWT led nationwide awareness drives emphasizing non-motorized transport, especially walking and cycling.
• School zones in Kampala and Jinja were used as pilot areas for safe infrastructure demonstrations.
• Community dialogues and media campaigns encouraged behavioral change and policy support for safer urban mobility.
• Advocacy targeted integration of safe mobility principles into Uganda’s urban planning and transport policies.

4. 8th UN Global Road Safety Week (2025)
Theme: #RoadSafetyIsEveryone’sRight
Focus: Advocating for equitable access to safe roads, especially for vulnerable groups.

Uganda Campaign Highlights:
STASSU coordinated grassroots mobilization in lakeside and rural communities, spotlighting road safety for children, pedestrians, and boda boda riders.

• ROSACU facilitated survivor-led storytelling sessions to humanize the impact of road crashes.
• MoWT launched updated guidelines for Safe School Zones and committed to scaling up enforcement of speed limits near schools.
• The campaign culminated in a national stakeholders’ forum calling for inclusive road safety budgeting and community-led monitoring.