RAVPAG -Road Accident Victims Protection Advocacy Group

About RAVPAG

Understanding the critical need for road accident victims protection and advocacy

Our Foundation

The Road Accident Victims Protection Advocacy Group (RAVPAG) was formed in response to the alarming statistics that road traffic crashes take the lives of nearly 1.3 million people every year, with around 90% of these deaths occurring in low-income and middle-income countries.

We are inspired by the provisions of section 7 of the Consumer Protection Act, Chapter 14:44, which provides for the formation of advocacy groups for the protection of specific consumer groups.

The Problem We Address

Many accident victims suffer injustice through:

Neglect at accident scenes by service providers
Upfront payment demands before treatment
Lengthy insurance claim processes
Hidden disclaimer clauses in insurance contracts

Our Vision

To be a leading voice in advocating for the protection of road accident victims in Zimbabwe and beyond.

Our Mission

RAVPAG focuses on post-crash response, advocating for improved emergency services and standards of social, medical and legal care for accident victims and their families.

Our Objectives

Key areas of focus for protecting road accident victims and promoting road safety

Correcting public misconceptions about the sanctity of life by advocating for the protection of road accident victims through lobbying for measures to address accident causes and preventability of road traffic crashes
Lobbying for the promotion of changes in current national policies and programmes regarding both prevention and services, including rehabilitation for physical and psychological trauma of road accident victims.
Conveying messages to the general public about the need to change specific behaviours towards road accident victims.
Building effective partnerships and coalitions with key stakeholders in the protection of road accident victims.
Advocating for increased funding for policies and programmes to support road accident victims.
Generating a demand for the protection of road accident victims from the public.

Our Strategy

A comprehensive approach to achieving meaningful change for road accident victims.

Long-term Commitment

Change is rarely achieved overnight. We are committed to the long-term process of creating awareness and protection for road accident victims.

Strategic Focus

We target our efforts carefully to make the best use of limited resources for maximum impact and potential gains.

Evidence-Based

Our efforts are grounded in the best scientific evidence through dialogue with road safety experts and stakeholders.

Partnership Focus

We engage with partners from government, academia, private sector, and NGOs to coordinate messages and generate resources.

Resource Optimization

We make use of existing materials to avoid duplication while creating tailored messages for relevant audiences.

Progress Monitoring

We regularly review progress and identify measures of success to ensure our advocacy efforts remain effective.

Our Partners

We work closely with leading organizations and councils

Consumer Protection Commission

Consumer Council of Zimbabwe

Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe

Insurance Council of Zimbabwe