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Our approach involves close collaboration with local communities, educational stakeholders, and child protection agencies to ensure our interventions are culturally relevant and widely accepted. We believe that creating a safer educational environment for children requires the collective efforts of various stakeholders.

Here’s how we collaborate:

• Collaborations with Educational Institutions: We work closely with primary schools in Kiambu and Homa Bay counties, involving teachers, headteachers, and school administrators in the development and implementation of our interventions. Their firsthand insights and experiences are invaluable in shaping effective strategies tailored to the needs of their students.
• Community Engagement: We are committed to engaging and empowering local communities including parents, caregivers, and community leaders to ensure lasting change. We aim to foster open dialogue around SRVAC, educate on the harms of violence, and promote non-violent disciplinary methods. By fostering a community-wide understanding of SRVAC and its detrimental effects, we aim to shift harmful cultural norms and build a supportive network that prioritizes the safety and well-being of children. This holistic approach ensures that the entire community is engaged in creating safer learning environments.
• Collaboration with Government Agencies: We partner with the Ministry of Education, Teachers Service Commission, Directorate of Children’s Services and other relevant government bodies to align our interventions with national policies and standards. This ensures that our strategies are sustainable and can be scaled up for broader impact.
• Civil Society Organizations: We partner with civil society organizations (CSOs) that are committed to child protection and education. These partnerships are vital for advocacy, community mobilization, and raising awareness about the harmful effects of SRVAC. CSOs also play a key role in implementing grassroots interventions, providing educational resources, and fostering dialogue within communities to challenge norms and practices that perpetuate violence in schools. Through these collaborations, we amplify our impact and ensure that our interventions are grounded in local realities and driven by the needs of the communities we serve.
• Involvement of Policymakers: We engage policymakers in our advocacy efforts, presenting evidence-based recommendations to influence legislative and administrative actions. By working together, we strive to create a legal and policy framework that effectively addresses SRVAC and promotes safer school environments.

Incorporating community involvement into our implementation strategy not only enriches our interventions but also ensures that they are supported and sustained by those who are directly impacted.