Swedish Embassy Supports Vietnam’s Campaign on Helmets for Kids

The Swedish Embassy in Hanoi joined with AIP Foundation to deliver nearly 500 safety helmets to children of second grade of Cat Linh Primary School in Hanoi. At the event, the organizers called for stronger public response and urged parents and adults in Vietnam to put helmets on their children whenever they travel on motorcycles. The activity is also part of a jubilee celebration programme to mark 45^th anniversary of Sweden – Vietnam diplomatic relations in 2014.

 

Ms Lotte Brondum, Director of International Development at AIP Foundation added that “in the case of a crash a correctly worn quality helmet can save a student’s life. But the price for a quality helmet can pose a challenge on poorer families. Its therefore admirable that the Swedish Embassy in their anniversary celebration think about the safety of the Vietnamese families and donate helmets and thereby contribute to saving lives in Vietnam”.

 

"Road safety is very important for Sweden, and I am pleased to say that all our staff members at the Embassy have committed to wear a helmet for themselves and their kids whenever they are on a motorbike. We would love to see this initiative expanded to all schools and communities in Vietnam”, said Ms Camilla Mellander, Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam.