We recently supported the launch of the LEARN Toolkit (Learning Environments that Advance Rights and Nonviolence) in Kenya, an exciting milestone in creating positive, inclusive learning environments.

The toolkit is a system-ready, whole-school intervention designed to:
πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸ« Equip teachers and school leaders with practical skills for positive discipline and child protection
πŸ‘§πŸΎ Strengthen learners’ life skills and social-emotional development
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Engage caregivers to reinforce positive parenting at home

🌍 With pilots now underway, the LEARN Toolkit will be tested for feasibility, acceptability, and early outcomes, ensuring it is grounded in evidence and responsive to the realities of Kenyan classrooms.

✨ This milestone was made possible through strong collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Teachers Service Commission, LVCT HEALTH, and Evidence and π—•π—˜π—¬π—’π—‘π—— (E&B). Together, we are demonstrating how evidence-driven interventions, co-created with governments and communities, can help end violence against children and build resilient systems.

This launch is just one example of how research and practice come together to create real-world impact.

πŸ’‘ Imagine the possibilities if such initiatives were scaled across all schools in Kenya, creating safer, happier learning environments for every child!!

 

Dr. Lina Digolo

Founder & Executive Director

I.digolo@evidenceandbeyond.org

Dr. Lina Digolo is a paediatrician and epidemiologist who has spent over 17 years leading efforts to prevent violence against women and children and strengthen health and protection systems across the Global South. She works at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to design and scale solutions that improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.
She is widely recognized for her ability to translate evidence into action, helping governments, civil society organizations, and donors build programs that are effective, context-driven, and sustainable. In addition to leading more than 15 major studies, Lina plays a thought leadership role in advising organizations and donors to refine their strategies, strengthen systems, and align investments with evidence and practice-based learning.
Through Evidence & BEYOND, she provides technical leadership and strategic advice to partners worldwide, supporting them to strengthen capacity and deliver lasting impact where it is needed most.