Developed by the FIA, in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and with the support of the FIA Foundation, the FIA Safe Mobility 4 All and 4 Life programme equips local authorities and organisations with the knowledge, tools and expert guidance needed to design and implement evidence-based road safety projects that save lives. 

Delivered through a mix of in-person seminars, online learning and mentorship, this FIA University initiative enables FIA Member Clubs and government authorities to build expertise, exchange knowledge and translate learning into action with support from international experts. 

The workshop in Warsaw marked the transition from training to action, with country teams beginning to shape their own road safety interventions and preparing for the next phase of expert mentorship. 

The  workshop  welcomed  participants from 10 countries across Central and Eastern Europe, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Kosovo, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Slovenia. 

Throughout the two-day programme, participants discussed regional road safety trends, local government initiatives, and multi-stakeholder approaches to improving mobility and safety outcomes. Sessions featured contributions from local government, law enforcement, civil society and the private sector, highlighting how different stakeholders can contribute to effective road safety solutions. 

Working in country teams, participants identified shared priorities and developed initial project proposals tailored to their national contexts. All 10 participating countries presented proposed road safety interventions, outlining practical steps towards implementation and opportunities for public-private partnerships. 

A key milestone was the official launch of the SM4A4L Mentorship Programme. Participants were introduced to an international team of mentors who will guide them in refining their projects over the coming months. 

The workshop concluded with a presentation of the SM4A4L Fellowship Programme and the next phases of the initiative, reinforcing the Programme's long-term objective of building a community of road safety leaders and practitioners capable of driving meaningful and lasting change.