Reflecting Care: Child Safety Project Launched in Jetisu Region
A new child safety project has launched in Kazakhstan’s Jetisu Region to help prevent road traffic injuries among schoolchildren. The initiative focuses on making students more visible to drivers while teaching them essential safety skills. Local authorities, schools, and police are working together to create a safer environment for children travelling to and from classes.
The project began in Tekeli, where 2,500 second-shift students received reflective safety vests. These vests are designed to improve visibility in low light, rain, or twilight, reducing the risk of accidents. The idea was first tested in Landsberg am Lech, Germany, before being adapted for Kazakhstan.
Beyond distributing vests, the initiative includes practical training. Students take part in visits to busy intersections and attend safety-focused homeroom sessions. The regional education department has also organised nearly 1,900 events on road safety and injury prevention across local schools. The effort brings together parents, teachers, and law enforcement. Police officers are actively engaging with families to reinforce safety messages. Dauren Zhumis, head of the regional education department, explained that the project aims to build a lasting culture of safety among children.
The collaboration between schools, police, and local authorities has already reached thousands of students in Tekeli. Reflective vests and hands-on training are expected to lower accident risks during school commutes. The programme’s success may lead to further expansion across the region.
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