Good schools, better futures.
Over 1 billion children worldwide experience violence, many from within a school environment.
From corporal punishment and sexual violence to bullying by peers, this problem affects every aspect of a child’s life, from development and learning to physical and mental health.
We are a collection of leading Global South practitioners committed to preventing violence against children in and through schools across Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
We elevate insights and evidence-based programs in order to provide critical tools, data, and best practices for sustainable, local solutions.
Preventing violence against children, one good school at a time.
Our theory of change is based on evidence that when children have access to a safe learning environment, they are empowered and their communities are stronger. We believe this is fundamental for the quality of human life.
We have identified three areas of unique influence:
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Fully focused on VACiS
We are singularly focused on preventing violence against children in schools in the Global South. Violence against children happens in many settings, but there are specific problems that occur in and through the school that require our dedicated attention.
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Coalition of and for the Global South
Extensive research has revealed that there are many additional social factors that increase the prevalence of violence against children in the Global South. This is why we need to deliver scalable impact where it matters most. This differentiating focus allows us to deliver proven and practical solutions in an unequal world.
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Elevating experience + expertise
The Coalition is for those closest to prevention work bringing tangible impacts to the Global South. Combining experience with research-backed, evidence-based expertise sets us apart.
We have identified three areas of unique influence:
1
Fully focused on VACiS
We are singularly focused on preventing violence against children in schools in the Global South. Violence against children happens in many settings, but there are specific problems that occur in and through the school that require our dedicated attention.
2
Coalition of and for the Global South
Extensive research has revealed that there are many additional social factors that increase the prevalence of violence against children in the Global South. This is why we need to deliver scalable impact where it matters most. This differentiating focus allows us to deliver proven and practical solutions in an unequal world.
3
Elevating experience + expertise
The Coalition is for those closest to prevention work bringing tangible impacts to the Global South. Combining experience with research-backed, evidence-based expertise sets us apart.
Our founding members.
We are a collection of leading practitioners and influencers committed to delivering access to a safe learning environment for children across the Global South.
We do this through synthesizing knowledge, building opinion infrastructure, and catalyzing actions. Our aim is to facilitate connection and learning between those working in similar contexts.
Pranita Achyut
INDIA
Sohini Bhattacharya
INDIA
Patrick Burton
SOUTH AFRICA
Enrique Chaux
COLOMBIA
Urvashi Gandhi
INDIA
John Kalage
TANZANIA
Bernadette Madrid
PHILIPPINES
Shanaaz Mathews
SOUTH AFRICA
José Fernando Mejía
COLOMBIA
Martha R. L. Muhwezi
KENYA
Dipak Naker
UGANDA
Ravi Verma
INDIA
Our founding members.
We are a collection of leading practitioners and influencers committed to delivering access to a safe learning environment for children across the Global South.
We do this through synthesizing knowledge, building opinion infrastructure, and catalyzing actions. Our aim is to facilitate connection and learning between those working in similar contexts.
Pranita Achyut
INDIA
Sohini Bhattacharya
INDIA
Patrick Burton
SOUTH AFRICA
Enrique Chaux
COLOMBIA
Urvashi Gandhi
INDIA
John Kalage
TANZANIA
Bernadette Madrid
PHILIPPINES
Shanaaz Mathews
SOUTH AFRICA
José Fernando Mejía
COLOMBIA
Martha R. L. Muhwezi
KENYA
Dipak Naker
UGANDA
Ravi Verma
INDIA
Our founding members.
We are a collection of leading practitioners and influencers committed to delivering access to a safe learning environment for children across the Global South.
We do this through synthesizing knowledge, building opinion infrastructure, and catalyzing actions. Our aim is to facilitate connection and learning between those working in similar contexts.
Pranita Achyut
INDIA
Sohini Bhattacharya
INDIA
Patrick Burton
SOUTH AFRICA
Enrique Chaux
COLOMBIA
Urvashi Gandhi
INDIA
John Kalage
TANZANIA
Bernadette Madrid
PHILIPPINES
Shanaaz Mathews
SOUTH AFRICA
José Fernando Mejía
COLOMBIA
Martha R. L. Muhwezi
KENYA
Dipak Naker
UGANDA
Ravi Verma
INDIA
Member locations and impact hubs.
Partnering to end violence against children in schools.
Join the Coalition:
The latest research and innovation, synthesized. Convenings to connect with others in your field. A united voice, speaking up for our children.
If you are interested in joining one of our three Regional Hubs and becoming a member, please get in touch.
Evidence, synthesized.
Download and read our recently published Evidence Review and expand your knowledge of VACiS through our synthesized resource library.