Sure, I can assist with that. ## Honda Vietnam Gifts Helmets to First Graders Nationwide

In alignment with the Government’s goal of “ZERO road traffic fatalities” by 2045 and Honda’s global vision of “ZERO traffic collision fatalities involving motorcycles and automobiles” by 2050, Honda Vietnam (HVN) continues its successful helmet donation program. This year, HVN has decided to donate over 1.7 million helmets to first-grade students nationwide, coupled with road safety training for parents during the 2024-2025 academic year.

This meaningful and thoughtful program stems from the understanding of the crucial role that certified helmets play in protecting road users. Especially for first graders, who are at an important age for cognitive development, instilling the habit of always wearing a certified helmet when riding a motorcycle is essential.

The adorable and nationally-certified helmets gifted to these students during their first days of school will create memorable back-to-school moments. This initiative will also lay the foundation for a lifelong habit of always wearing a certified helmet when on the road.

HVN’s decision to donate over 1.7 million certified helmets during the 2024-2025 academic year is guided by the following objectives:

Instilling a helmet-wearing culture among motorcycle users in Vietnam, ultimately achieving a 100% compliance rate with nationally-certified helmets.

Raising road safety awareness among students and parents through educational and communication activities.

Collaborating with the Government to intensify patrols, inspections, and strict handling of violations related to the production, trading, and use of non-certified helmets in provinces/cities, especially in major cities like Hanoi.

This meaningful and practical activity is a continuation of the “Helmet Donation for First Graders” program implemented nationwide since 2018 by Honda Vietnam, the National Traffic Safety Committee, and the Ministry of Education and Training.

With the decision to donate over 1.7 million helmets to first graders nationwide in the 2024-2025 academic year, the total number of helmets donated will reach nearly 10.3 million. This impressive figure demonstrates HVN’s strong commitment to actively supporting the Government in realizing national traffic safety goals.

Kicking off the series of helmet donation programs for first graders nationwide in the 2024-2025 academic year, on September 23, 2024, the first helmet donation event, combined with road safety training for parents and students, was successfully held at Van Bao Elementary School in Ha Dong District, Hanoi.

The ceremony was honored to have the attendance of Mr. Le Kim Thanh, Vice Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee; Mr. Tran Van Dat, Head of the Political and Student Affairs Department, Ministry of Education and Training; Brigadier General Nguyen Van Minh, Deputy Director of the Traffic Police Department – Ministry of Public Security; Ms. Phan Thi Thu Hien, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Road Administration; and Mr. Koji Sugita, General Director of Honda Vietnam.

During the event, the parties signed a memorandum of understanding with the following key contents:

100% of first graders nationwide will receive certified helmets from HVN.

Enhancing road safety education and knowledge-sharing activities for students and parents, including predictive risk avoidance skills.

Collaborating with the Government to intensify patrols, inspections, and strict handling of violations related to non-certified helmets. Simultaneously, taking robust actions to eliminate non-certified helmets in provinces/cities, with a particular focus on major cities like Hanoi.

HVN anticipates that through these helmet donation events in the 2024-2025 academic year, over 1.7 million students and 300,000 parents will benefit from road safety education and skills. This initiative is a step towards realizing the Vietnamese Government’s goal of “ZERO road traffic fatalities” by 2045 and Honda’s global vision of “ZERO traffic collision fatalities involving motorcycles and automobiles” by 2050.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)