Holistic Schools (HOLI-S)

Welcome to Holistic Schools Africa (HOLI-S)! We are a transformative hybrid organization that fosters psychologically safe and social-emotionally enriching school environments in Zambia and across Africa. Our reliance on contextualized evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks and Universal Designs for Learning Principles empower learners to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

Join us in shaping a brighter future for all students.

Prepare the child for the future by building socio-emotional resilience

Empower the Child

Preparing the child for the future through social and emotional skills building

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Capacity building African schools

Creating psychosocially supportive and inclusive schools through training of all school staff and creating physically and psychologically safe school environments.

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Empowering African parents through collaboration and co-design

Capacity-building guardians and strengthening school-home relationships to empower the child's primary support system.

Empower the child through social and emotional skills building

Empower the whole African child through their educational ecosystem.

Empowering the developing child through schools and communities that consider social and emotional learning a priority.

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Promoting holistic child development

Building the capacity of African schools

We align with Sustainable Development Goals:
Holistic Schools Africa(HOLI-SA) as an organization contributes to SDG 4: Quality Education, which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Our work also aligns with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, by prioritizing the mental and emotional health of students.

Come and collaborate with HOLI-SA

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Impact Snapshot 2024 School Year


👧🏾 1,500 learners supported through holistic SEL programming.
👨‍🏫 80 teaching staff trained in social-emotional learning and learner support.
🧑‍💼 30 non-academic staff engaged in wellness and support workshops.
🎓 12 school leaders empowered with trauma-informed leadership training.
👪 1,400 parents engaged through in-person and online school-parent conferences.
📚 15 trainings delivered on SEL and learner support.

“When we equip the entire school ecosystem with teachers, leaders, staff, and families, we create sustainable change in children’s lives.”

Reach Out to Us Today

Contact us to learn more about our initiatives in Lusaka Province, Zambia.