STORY PREVIEW

2024

Awareness of Road safety and wearing helmets

SSIRAM MATRIC HR.SEC. SCHOOL

TAMIL NADU

MENTOR

SAROJINI R

Step 1 FEEL

List the challenges or problems in your surroundings (school,neighbourhood etc.) that bothered you.

1. Frequent two-wheeler accidents 2. Low awareness of traffic rules 3.Congested school-zone traffic at arrival and dismissal times 4.Lack of visible safety signage

State the problem chosen to work and why.

Riders not wearing helmets in and around the school neighbourhood.

Who were the people affected by the problem? What were their primary concerns?

1.Students 2.Parents & guardians 3.Teaching & non-teaching staff

Step 2 IMAGINE

List ALL the different solutions you came up with.

1. Conducting a Road Safety & Helmet Awareness Rally 2. Inviting a Traffic Police Officer or Road Safety Expert for a guest lecture or demonstration 3.Creating Posters, Banners, and Chart Displays

Which solution from those listed above did you choose to implement and why?

1.Student involvement 2.Impactful messaging 3.Community engagement 4.High visibility:A rally through public routes gathers attention from both the school and wider community.

Step 3DO

Describe very briefly the process of implementing your solution(s).

We first drafted a letter to the school Principal requesting permission to conduct a Road Safety and Helmet Awareness Rally. After getting approval, we formed student committees to design placards, banners, and slogans. We coordinated with the local police for traffic support and informed nearby residents. On the rally day, students marched through four key school routes, spreading awareness about the importance of wearing helmets through chants and posters.

What was the result or impact of your project?

The rally created strong awareness in our school zone. Many parents and students started wearing helmets regularly, especially during school commutes. Traffic police appreciated the initiative and promised more regular monitoring in the area.

How many people were impacted by your solution(s)?

1500

What did the impacted people have to say about your project? Provide 2 quotes or testimonials:

Parent: “I never realized how risky it was to ride with my child without a helmet. The rally made me change my habit.” 2. Local shopkeeper: “The children’s rally made everyone stop and think. It was powerful. I now remind my customers to wear helmets too.”

What challenges did you encounter while implementing your project, and how did you overcome them?

Challenge: Managing traffic safely during the rally. Solution: We sought support from local traffic police and volunteers from staff. Challenge: Limited time for placard preparation. Solution: Volunteers to do placards

How long did it take to implement your solution?

15-30 Days

Which global goals does your story align with?

Decent work and economic growth

Please explain briefly why do you think so?

By making roads safer for all, especially around schools, the project contributes to Goal 11, which aims for inclusive, safe, and sustainable communities.

Step 4 SHARE

How did you share your project with your school and community? Who did you share your project with? What was their response?

School assembly presentation: We showcased the rally video and explained the impact. Parent-teacher meeting: We spoke about road safety and helmet importance. Local WhatsApp groups: Shared posters and the rally video with community members.

Approximately how many people did you share your story of change with?

More than 100

Briefly share your plan to sustain the impact of your project?

The response was overwhelmingly positive. Parents appreciated the student-led effort. Teachers supported us in promoting safe travel habits. Local people expressed pride in seeing school students take up such a meaningful cause.

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