Ending Violence in and around Schools
Safe spaces to learn, inside and beyond the school gates
Every child has the right to feel safe on the path to learning—but for millions across Africa, the journey to and from school is filled with risk. From corporal punishment and peer bullying inside classrooms, to harassment, exploitation, and abuse around school environments, violence is cutting futures short. This project works to end violence in and around schools, creating safe, supportive spaces where learning can truly flourish. When children, families, schools, and communities come together, safety is no longer a privilege—it becomes a promise.Â
Our Approach
We tackle school-related violence holistically, focusing on both physical environments and the systems that surround children. Our multi-level approach includes:Â
Empowering Children to know their rights, acquire life skills report abuse, and co-lead solutions
Training School Leaders, Teachers, and School Staff in non-violent discipline, child development, and child protection
Parental Engagement to strengthen caregiving, build trust, and support children’s learning
Mapping Child Protection Hotspots on school routes to identify risks and target interventions
Strengthening Community Protection Mechanisms through local leadership and structures
Forging Collaboration between schools, government bodies, and community safety actors to respond effectively to threats
Gender-Transformative Interventions Focusing on the unique vulnerabilities of girls, addressing barriers to their education and participation
Because a safe school means more than just a safe classroom—it means a safe journey, a safe home, and a safe community.Â
Impact So Far
- Safer learning environments in hundreds of schools
- Reduction in corporal punishment and peer violence
- Increased parental participation in school life and child wellbeing
- Community watch groups and school safety plans activated
- Girls reporting greater confidence, participation, and retention in school
- Girls reporting greater confidence, participation, and retention in school
Project Locations
The project spans urban and rural settings across Kenya, Tanzania, and Cote d Ivoire , tailored to local needs and realities while driving region-wide learning and collaboration.
Projects
Kenya: VACIS, Malezi Mema, Elimu Bora
Tanzania: VACIS
Cote d Ivoire: PIPEREF-SC
Partners
We work hand-in-hand with government ministries, teachers’ service commissions, curriculum development institutes, companies local NGOs, community leaders, school networks, and young people themselves—especially girls—who are demanding a future free from violence. Together, we work towards a shared vision of safe, inclusive education for all children.Â
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Join us. Invest in safety. Champion girls. Protect futures.
Let’s reimagine schools as sanctuaries—places where every child is safe, seen, and supported, from the school gate to the classroom and back home again.Â