WHO WE ARE
Action Against Killer Roads (AAKR) is an American non-profit organization. We are leading tech engineers and experts that strive to act on road safety issues in developing countries.
PROBLEM
According to a BBC news posted on December 7th, 2018, road accidents kill 1.35 million of people per year. That is someone dying on the road every 24 seconds. Africa has the highest mortality rate. Governments in Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa, struggle to maintain standard safety measures for roads, vehicles and road users. Also, according to the 2023 WHO African Region report, Road traffic injuries has caused an estimated 225482 deaths in 2021 while Africa accounts for 19% of the global burden of deaths, despite having only 15% of the global population and owning merely 3% of the global vehicle fleet.
SOLUTION
Our organization has a vision to impact thousands of generations by saving the maximum possible of lives and injuries using new technologies along with transportation infrastructures and even go further by improving people’s lives by reducing poverty in their midst while ensuring a sustainable planet for our children.
Our Mission
Significantly reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities in developing countries.