Synergy in Practice: Interchanging Experiences Among Project Schools

Save the Children is actively implementing the “Establishing School-Based Child Protection Mechanism in Mongolia” project across Ulaanbaatar city and the Gobi-Altai and Khovd provinces in 2023-2025. Recently, representatives from 10 schools in Ulaanbaatar involved in the initiative embarked on a knowledge-sharing journey. They visited Jargalant 1st School, Darvi Secondary School, Yesonbulag Sum in Gobi-Altai province, and Dariv Sum Secondary Schools between December 1st and 8th, 2023.

 

Their focus was on exchanging insights and experiences regarding the enhancement of child protection measures and effective management of school environments.

In Gobi-Altai province, the experience-sharing endeavor was steered by G. Tsolmon, a project officer from Save the Children. Alongside, the team comprised M. Erdenebileg, project officer from Save the Children in the field, and educational leaders such as P. Erdenejargal, Director of the 17th School in Chingeltay district, D. Bold, Director of Sukhbaatar district’s “Academic Guide” school, B. Ganchimeg from School 2, J. Renchindorj from School 75 in Khan-Uul district, D. Togsmaa from School 130, and P. Oyun-Erdene, a social worker from Bayanzurkh District School No. 48.

Meanwhile, in Khovd province, Save the Children orchestrated a similar experience-sharing event under the “Establishing School-Based Child Protection Mechanism in Mongolia” project, led by P. Tsedendamba. a project officer from Save the Children. This gathering included Ts. Toshloy, a project officer from Save the Children in the field, along with educational luminaries like B. Erdenechimeg from the 48th General Education School of Bayanzurkh district, O. Bolormaa from School No. 130 in Khan-Uul District, D. Batdelger from School No. 51 in Bayangol District, D. Urgakhtsetseg from School No. 73, N. Tsend – an Education Manager from School No. 33, and N. Davaajargal – a Psychologist from School No. 50.

The experience exchange events in Gobi-Altai and Khovd provinces proved immensely beneficial.

They fostered an environment where schools learned from one another, collaborated effectively, and established robust communication channels regarding educational practices and child protection initiatives. These sessions culminated in the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive action plan titled “Let’s Protect Together.”

Notably, the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Family, Children, and Youth Development in the respective provinces lent their unwavering support, facilitating meetings and activities aimed at sharing invaluable experiences among educational institutions.