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Brian’s Column: Road safety back to basics – donkeys in Somalia
In the high income countries, road crashes have been decreasing over the years although it remains a big cause of death across the world. In Africa, road crashes are still disproportionately high...
Make people a priority in growing cities – Guardian Development
Many parts of Africa are under constant development; more houses, more apartment buildings, more business towers and inevitably, more roads. However, as cities grow in many low and middle-income...
Spotlight on: Rev Magazine – a UK young drivers’ mag
Our first spotlight of the new year focuses on an innovative young drivers' magazine based in the UK. Its designer and creator, John Billington created the magazine to intertwine young people's...
Happy New Year from YOURS – let’s make it count!
So its back to work for most of us around the world which means continued efforts for road safety. We would like to wish you a very Happy New Year and hope that is it prosperous, constructive and as...
Road safety tips this holiday season – celebrate and stay safe!
The holiday season brings Christmas tidings, family gatherings and festive celebrations all the way through to the new year. As the yuletide song goes; 'tis the season to be jolly' and young people...
The power of peer education – an experience in Kenya
One of the mantras of our work at YOURS is based on the belief that young people of a similar age, background, interests and social identities can influence each other in positive ways. This...
Brian’s Column: The ‘Zemijahn’ factor in the road safety of Benin
In his regular column for YOURS, Brian draws upon his experiences across Africa and gives us his unique perspective on road safety issues in the African region. In his final article of the year, he...
Texting and music put distracted pedestrians at risk – US Report
A report issued today by the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital indicates that pedestrians distracted by talking on the phone, texting and listening to music are less likely to...
The Training of Facilitators in Kenya is complete! – a milestone
From 26th November - 7th December 2012 YOURS brought together a group of passionate young Kenyans in Nairobi. The two weeks of intensive road safety training commenced and the young leaders were...