The results of the ‘Establishing School-Based Child Protection Mechanism in Mongolia’ project were presented

November 28, 2025

With funding from Save the Children Hong Kong, Save the Children in Mongolia implemented the ‘Establishing School-Based Child Protection Mechanism in Mongolia’ project from 2023 to 2025 in 14 schools across Khan-Uul, Bayangol, Chingeltei, Sukhbaatar, and Bayanzurkh districts of Ulaanbaatar, as well as in Govi-Altai and Khovd provinces.

The  project engaged 14  multi disciplinary teams, school staff, parents and caregivers, students, to develop school-based child protection mechanisms  that established a collaborative model for effective prevention, early identification, and response to child protection concerns.

The project closing event was held in Ulaanbaatar on 28 November 2025 and brought together representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, General Authority for Child and Family Development Protection, the Education Departments of Ulaanbaatar, Khovd, and Govi-Altai provinces, target schools, multi-disciplinary teams, students, and parent’s council members.

 

Opening the event, Country Manager and Representative of Save the Children in Mongolia, L.Bayan-Altai said, “Today, we are discussing the project results and how we can ensure its sustainability moving forward. Together, we have successfully implemented this project. I am also pleased to share that we are working to launch the second phase of the project.”

 The results  were presented, particpants explored solutions to challenges in strengthening child protection systems within general education schools, and shared experiences aimed at enhancing the active participation of multi-disciplinary teams, parents and caregivers and children in child protection.

 

The project team presented implementation results which were reviewed and discussed by representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, General Authority for Education, the Education Departments of Khovd and Govi-Altai provinces, and the Governor’s Offices of the target districts .

M.Tsogzolmaa, Head of the General Education Policy and Coordination Department of the Ministry of Education; Ts.Munkhzul, Head of the Family Policy Department of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection; and T.Nyam-Ochir, Head of General Authority for Education, delivered presentations on the project  outcomes .

 

T.Nyam-Ochir, emphasized: “I would like to express my appreciation to all partners who worked together to implement this project and to introduce new approaches and methods to the education sector.”

Save the Children submitted policy recommendations to the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection on scaling up the project nationwide.

Project Results:

  • The project reached 14 general education schools and 14 multidisciplinary teams in Ulaanbaatar, Khovd, and Govi-Altai provinces, benefiting 42,369 adults and 49,114 children.
  • According to monitoring, evaluation data, 79.4% of parent council members reported that there are opportunities to improve child protection through strengthened collaboration with schools.
  • Collaboration between multi-disciplinary teams and schools in delivering child protection services increased by 3.5%.
  • A total of 18,954 parents and caregivers participated in the ‘Positive Parenting’ training, which improved family relationships as the foundation of child protection. After the training, 60% of participants reported positive changes in their attitudes toward child discipline.
  • Baseline data showed that 68.7% of teachers used physical or emotional punishment with students. This decreased to 21.3% in the endline survey. Additionally, 72% of students reported that they no longer fear their teachers and feel comfortable communicating with them, indicating the development of a more child-friendly school environment.
  • Children became more capable of recognizing child rights violations and understanding when, where, and to whom they should report in case of violence against children. According to the survey, 72.05% of children said they would report violations to their parents, caregivers, school child protection institutions, teachers, or the school child protection team.
  • To strengthen school-based child protection mechanisms, the project developed and published 16 manuals and materials,  with accompanying trainings. More than 20,000 teachers, school staff, parents, children, and specialists participated in these trainings.
  • Parents showed improved ability to support their children’s education, gained greater understanding and respect for teachers’ work, and established more open and communicative relationships. As a result, 55.8% of children reported that they can now express their thoughts and feelings freely to their parents.
  • A total of 1,850 students participated in the ‘I Support My Friends’ peer support training programme, which teaches adolescents how to care for themselves and their peers and supports their psychological and mental well-being. These trained as peer supportersthey developed and implemented 15 micro-projects, receiving a total of 17,730,000 MNT in funding.