Causes: Children & Youth, Disaster Aid, Philanthropy, Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, Voluntarism Promotion, Youth Development, Youth Development - Agricultural
Mission: Our vision is that no child would become ill, be injured or die from farm, ranch and rural activities. Our mission is to provide education and training to make farm, ranch and rural life safer and healthier for children and their communities.
Results: The rate of childhood injury on farms and ranches has declined by nearly 60 percent since 1998, an encouraging sign that research and public awareness efforts are making an impact in one of the nation’s most hazardous industries. An independent evaluation by the University of Alabama has shown there is a marked improvement in safe behaviors for those who attend our programs. Highlights include:A rigorous evaluation of the program was conducted by the University of Alabama Institute for Social Science Research. This evaluation was funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Results indicate Safety Day participation has an effect on safety awareness and behavior in children. When comparing three-month and one-year follow-up interviews to pre-event responses, there is a significant increase in knowledge and safe behaviors for the participants. Knowledge scores for each age group in the sample show similar results, regardless of age. The data also indicate indirect benefits of a Safety Day. As children and adult volunteers disseminate the information learned, the community as a whole has a stronger sense of safety awareness. Results also show enhanced community strength and cohesiveness, due to the cooperation of individuals and organizations to achieve a common goal. A new multi-year evaluation, funded by NIOSH and conducted by the University of Alabama and University of Kentucky, will conclude in 2011.It also includes an analysis of the benefits of follow up “boosters” after the Safety Days.
Target demographics: Rural youth and families throughout North America
Direct beneficiaries per year: 100,000
Geographic areas served: United States and Canada
Programs: Progressive Agriculture Foundation Safety Day Program
Mission: Our vision is that no child would become ill, be injured or die from farm, ranch and rural activities. Our mission is to provide education and training to make farm, ranch and rural life safer and healthier for children and their communities.
Results: The rate of childhood injury on farms and ranches has declined by nearly 60 percent since 1998, an encouraging sign that research and public awareness efforts are making an impact in one of the nation’s most hazardous industries. An independent evaluation by the University of Alabama has shown there is a marked improvement in safe behaviors for those who attend our programs. Highlights include:A rigorous evaluation of the program was conducted by the University of Alabama Institute for Social Science Research. This evaluation was funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Results indicate Safety Day participation has an effect on safety awareness and behavior in children. When comparing three-month and one-year follow-up interviews to pre-event responses, there is a significant increase in knowledge and safe behaviors for the participants. Knowledge scores for each age group in the sample show similar results, regardless of age. The data also indicate indirect benefits of a Safety Day. As children and adult volunteers disseminate the information learned, the community as a whole has a stronger sense of safety awareness. Results also show enhanced community strength and cohesiveness, due to the cooperation of individuals and organizations to achieve a common goal. A new multi-year evaluation, funded by NIOSH and conducted by the University of Alabama and University of Kentucky, will conclude in 2011.It also includes an analysis of the benefits of follow up “boosters” after the Safety Days.
Target demographics: Rural youth and families throughout North America
Direct beneficiaries per year: 100,000
Geographic areas served: United States and Canada
Programs: Progressive Agriculture Foundation Safety Day Program
PO Box 530425, Birmingham, AL 35253
303-601-2915
Children & Youth
Birmingham
