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.

OUR IMPACT MODEL

We have identified three areas of unique influence:

Three schoolkids looking out the window and smiling at the camera. COALITION FOR GOOD SCHOOLS.

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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.

Asian teenagers sitting in rooftop classroom. COALITION FOR GOOD SCHOOLS.

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.

Young_Latin_American_kids_drawing_in_class. COALITION FOR GOOD SCHOOLS.

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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:

Three schoolkids looking out the window and smiling at the camera. COALITION FOR GOOD SCHOOLS.

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.

Asian teenagers sitting in rooftop classroom. COALITION FOR GOOD SCHOOLS.

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.

Young_Latin_American_kids_drawing_in_class. COALITION FOR GOOD SCHOOLS.

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 portrait

Pranita Achyut

INDIA

Sohini Bhattacharya portrait

Sohini Bhattacharya

INDIA

Patrick Burton portrait

Patrick Burton

SOUTH AFRICA

Enrique Chaux portrait

Enrique Chaux

COLOMBIA

Urvashi Gandhi portrait

Urvashi Gandhi

INDIA

John Kalage portrait

John Kalage

TANZANIA

Bernadette Madrid portrait

Bernadette Madrid

PHILIPPINES

Shanaaz Mathews portrait

Shanaaz Mathews

SOUTH AFRICA

Jose Fernando Mejia portrait

José Fernando Mejía

COLOMBIA

Martha Muhwezi portrait

Martha R. L. Muhwezi

KENYA

Dipak Naker portrait

Dipak Naker

UGANDA

Ravi Verma portrait

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 portrait

Pranita Achyut

INDIA

Sohini Bhattacharya portrait

Sohini Bhattacharya

INDIA

Patrick Burton portrait

Patrick Burton

SOUTH AFRICA

Enrique Chaux portrait

Enrique Chaux

COLOMBIA

Urvashi Gandhi portrait

Urvashi Gandhi

INDIA

Enrique Chaux portrait

John Kalage

TANZANIA

Bernadette Madrid portrait

Bernadette Madrid

PHILIPPINES

Shanaaz Mathews portrait

Shanaaz Mathews

SOUTH AFRICA

Jose Fernando Mejia portrait

José Fernando Mejía

COLOMBIA

Martha Muhwezi portrait

Martha R. L. Muhwezi

KENYA

Shanaaz Mathews portrait

Dipak Naker

UGANDA

Ravi Verma portrait

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 portrait

Pranita Achyut

INDIA

Sohini Bhattacharya portrait

Sohini Bhattacharya

INDIA

Patrick Burton portrait

Patrick Burton

SOUTH AFRICA

Enrique Chaux portrait

Enrique Chaux

COLOMBIA

Urvashi Gandhi portrait

Urvashi Gandhi

INDIA

Urvashi Gandhi portrait

John Kalage

TANZANIA

Bernadette Madrid portrait

Bernadette Madrid

PHILIPPINES

Shanaaz Mathews portrait

Shanaaz Mathews

SOUTH AFRICA

Jose Fernando Mejia portrait

José Fernando Mejía

COLOMBIA

Martha Muhwezi portrait

Martha R. L. Muhwezi

KENYA

Jose Fernando Mejia portrait

Dipak Naker

UGANDA

Ravi Verma portrait

Ravi Verma

INDIA

Member locations and impact hubs.

World map showing Coalition for Good Schools 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 us, please get in touch.

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