Center for Holistic Schools Global (CHOLI-S)
Welcome to the Centre for Holistic Schools Global (CHOLI-S)! We are a transformative hybrid organization committed to fostering psychologically safe, socially inclusive, and emotionally enriching school environments worldwide. Our work is grounded in evidence-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, equipping children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In Africa, we partner with schools and communities through our non-profit programs to build equitable, culturally grounded models that promote holistic child development. Globally, our mission extends to immigrant-origin children and neurodiverse learners. To support sustainability and scale, our fee-based training, consulting, and implementation services are delivered through Holistic Schools Global Consulting Limited, the for-profit arm of the Centre for Holistic Schools Global. This hybrid model allows us to reinvest earned revenue into mission-driven programming, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and expanded access for under-resourced schools. Through this arm, we integrate evidence-informed approaches including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), cognitive-behavioral strategies, play-based interventions, adolescent and youth mentoring, mental health and psychosocial support, behavioral health programming, and SEL-informed digital and AI literacy initiatives, ensuring ethical, effective, and context-responsive support for schools and systems. Together, our non-profit and for-profit entities work in alignment to ensure that every child, regardless of background, ability, or learning style, has access to nurturing and empowering educational opportunities. Join us in shaping a more complete, inclusive, and hopeful future for every developing child.
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.
Capacity building schools in Africa and beyond
Creating psychosocially supportive and inclusive schools through training of all school staff and creating physically and psychologically safe school environments.
Empowering 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 child through their school ecosystem
Empowering the developing child through schools and communities that consider social and emotional learning a priority.
Promoting holistic child development
Building the capacity of schools in low resource contexts
We Align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Centre for Holistic Schools Global (CHOLI-S) contributes directly to SDG 4: Quality Education by advancing inclusive and equitable learning environments and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all children. We also support SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being through our emphasis on students’ mental, emotional, and social wellness. By addressing the needs of African learners, immigrant-origin children, and neurodiverse learners worldwide, CHOLI-S works at the intersection of education and well-being, ensuring no child is left behind. We invite you to collaborate with CHOLI-S in building an inclusive future for every child.
Impact Snapshot 2024-2025 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.