Projects & Programs
Turning Road Safety Commitments into Action
Responsive Drivers Uganda implements and participates in initiatives that address road safety, public health, community compliance and institutional capacity development. Our programmes are designed to respond to practical challenges while contributing to national and international development priorities.
1. Uganda Road Safety Week Initiative
Promoting national awareness and collective responsibility for safer roads.
One of ReDU's significant contributions to Uganda's road safety landscape was advocating for the introduction of a dedicated Road Safety Week. Following research into international best practices, the organization's Executive Director proposed the initiative to the Ministry of Works and Transport. The proposal was taken forward through stakeholder collaboration, resulting in the launch of Uganda's Road Safety Week in 2016 in Gulu. The initiative provided an important platform for bringing government institutions, transport operators, civil society, communities and other stakeholders together to discuss road safety challenges and promote responsible road use.
Key focus areas:
- Public road safety awareness.
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Community sensitization.
- Promotion of responsible driving.
- Advocacy for effective traffic law implementation.
2. COVID-19 Market Compliance Initiative
Strengthening community compliance and public health protection.
Under the USAID Feed the Future Integrated Activity Management (FtF IAM) Program, ReDU implemented the COVID-19 Market Compliance Initiative in Gulu and Amuru districts. The initiative focused on strengthening the capacity of market associations, traders and transport operators to understand and comply with public health and safety requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through collaboration with local government authorities and community structures, the programme promoted practical compliance measures and strengthened local monitoring mechanisms.
Key achievements included:
- Reaching more than 8,000 traders and transport operators.
- Strengthening the capacity of market associations.
- Promoting hand hygiene and public health practices.
- Improving awareness of safety protocols.
- Supporting congestion management.
The initiative demonstrated ReDU's ability to mobilize communities and translate public policy requirements into practical local action.
3. UN Global Road Safety Week Campaigns
Mobilizing communities and institutions for safer mobility.
ReDU has participated in and led advocacy activities during the United Nations Global Road Safety Weeks in 2021, 2023 and 2024. Through campaigns associated with themes such as #RethinkMobility and #StreetsForLife, the organization engaged local government leaders, police, transport associations and communities on key road safety priorities.
The campaigns promoted:
- Safer and more inclusive mobility.
- Improved speed management.
- Motorcycle helmet compliance.
- Responsible driving.
- Safer road infrastructure.
- Greater protection for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.
4. Driver Education and Defensive Driving Programmes
Building responsible drivers and safer transport operations.
ReDU supports driver education and professional development through training and awareness initiatives targeting drivers, motorcyclists and transport operators. The programmes emphasize defensive driving, hazard awareness, speed management, traffic regulations and responsible road use. Through professional partnerships, the organization's leadership has also contributed to training initiatives involving regional enforcement personnel from East and Southern Africa.
5. Community Road Safety Awareness Campaigns
Taking road safety education closer to the people.
Taking road safety education closer to the people. ReDU conducts community-based awareness activities to address common road safety risks and encourage positive behavioural change. Campaigns such as "Drive to Arrive Alive"and"Wear a Helmet, Save a Life" use radio, community dialogues, social media and stakeholder engagement to promote responsible road use. The organization works with schools, boda-boda associations, bus companies and community leaders to reach road users with practical safety messages.
6. Strengthening Implementation of Uganda's Road Safety Laws for Safer Roads
Improving compliance, institutional coordination and road safety enforcement.
ReDU's advocacy priorities include strengthening the implementation of Uganda's road safety laws and standards. This area of work seeks to address the gap between existing road safety legislation and its practical enforcement. Priority areas include motorcycle helmet standards, seatbelt compliance, speed management, institutional coordination and public awareness. Through engagement with relevant government institutions, civil society and transport stakeholders, ReDU seeks to promote an accountable and effective road safety environment.
