To reduce road accidents in Cameroon, Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵis providing a comprehensive defensive driver training framework to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The UN Refugee Agency operates a global fleet of over 6,000 light vehicles.
International and local staff members as well as partner organisations rely on UNHCR¡¯s fleet and drivers to conduct vital humanitarian road missions, often to remote and rural locations.
·¬ÇÑÊÓƵhas developed a tailored training programme, based on internationally recognised standards, adapted to the local context and operational framework of each country and mission. The training services include special courses for trainers, pre-training knowledge tests, post-training assessments, and defensive training skills for complex environments.
Road crashes constitute a major threat to the health and safety of UNHCR personnel, implementing partners, affected people and populations, and local communities. Accidents also challenge UNHCR¡¯s ability to deliver its vital life-saving programmes.
The overall objective of the project is to enhance road safety in the four African countries, with a broader ambition to scale up training across the region.
