We support governments to test and implement proven, preventative drowning prevention interventions, and we work with local communities to create awareness and generate demand for services to achieve sustainable drowning prevention programs.
We work with advocates to advance policy solutions that ensure evidence-based treatment and harm reduction services are available to save lives from drug overdose and end the U.S. overdose crisis.
Julián Esteban had a passion for cycling. Tragically his life was cut short at 12-years-old while doing what he loved best: riding his bicycle. His mother became a steadfast road safety advocate and his story became a symbol of the urgent need for change in Colombia.
The General Law on Mobility and Road Safety marked a major step forward in the country’s efforts to reduce road traffic deaths by creating the legal framework necessary to advance road safety laws at the national, state and municipal levels, while also raising minimum vehicle safety standards.
In Vietnam, a groundbreaking partnership between the national government and international partners is on track to reduce the national drowning burden by 20%. By securing dedicated funding streams and pursuing innovative partnerships, two high-burden provinces have provided a blueprint for sustaining their drowning prevention programs.