GSC Member Testimonials

"The GSC-ers came through amazingly. I received lots of emails and got so much from it that  I began talking to our leadership team….to see what [support] we can offer. The GSC gave me a way forward and helped me exhale. Thank you so so much."

Méabh Gilbert

Senior School Counselor

The International School of Uganda

“My heartfelt gratitude for all the incredible support and guidance you've provided in child protection and for your dedicated efforts in building a strong community of individuals committed to the safety and well-being of children. Your contributions have truly made a significant impact, and I am immensely thankful for the privilege of being a part of the GSC community. A big thank you for all you’ve done and continue doing.”

Kriss Parker

Director of Logistics | Child Protection Office

Xi’an International Community School, China

"The GSC Level Student Safeguarding Lead training has been truly invaluable. It not only deepened my understanding of safeguarding principles, but also gave me the practical skills and confidence to respond effectively to concerns and create a safer environment for students. The content was clear, relevant, and grounded in real-life scenarios, ensuring that every participant could see how to apply the knowledge in their role. Jonah was supportive and highly knowledgeable, encouraging discussion and reflection throughout."

Jamie Robb

Deputy Director

American International School of Guangzhou

“Your knowledge and insights have been instrumental in shaping our policies, procedures, and educational programs related to child protection. You will be happy to know that our Staff training on Child Safeguarding is already scheduled, our policy on child safeguarding has been drafted and sent for revision and approval, and that I am working hard to update our code of conduct, hiring practices, allegation procedures, etc. I could not be doing any of this work without the support of the Global Safeguarding Collaborative. All the resources have been an invaluable source of learning. I look forward to continuing our collaboration and creating a safer world for all children, one school at a time.”

Roberta Belli

Safe Environment Coordinator

Lincoln International Academy, Nicaragua

"Dear GSC group, Thank you so much for your in-time responses! The experiences and resources you shared are just what we needed to refine our policy and procedures. Can’t imagine if we didn’t have this group established and I’m so proud to be part of this collaborative work to help keep children safe!"

Elle Mei

School-wide Child Protection Team Leader

Beijing City International School, China

"If your school is looking to develop Safeguarding/Child Protection practices/training with a collaborative, professional team who have experience with relevant case studies, alignment with current best practices and up to date transparent frameworks, the GSC is for your school community."

Simon Gauci

Mahidol University

International Demonstration School

"I have learned a great deal with GSC, not only about child protection and safeguarding in international schools, but about myself and the biases and perspectives that I carry. Working with GSC has helped raise my self-awareness and has broadened by perspective of unique international environments, which is helping me to be better at developing understanding and providing support to students in various contexts."

Andrea Paetkau

Primary Principal

ISSH Schaffhausen

"As someone new to this topic, the GSC workshops were a blessing for someone with limited knowledge and experience in safeguarding. Although I've completed several child protection courses over the years, the information, resources, and discussions from the GSC workshops helped create a clear picture of how to create a solid foundation of practices within a school. Coupled with the ongoing support provided by the GSC members, the workshops are a great starting point on the journey to improved safeguarding and child protection worldwide."

David Stewart

Lead MYP Physical and Health Education Teacher

Canadian International School, Singapore

"The benefits of being a Global Safeguarding Collaborative member are manifold. Beyond the access to expert resources and training, the sense of community and shared purpose is incredibly empowering. Being connected to a network of like-minded institutions and professionals allows us to benchmark our practices, learn from the experiences of others, and contribute to a collective effort to raise safeguarding standards worldwide. This collaborative spirit ensures that we are not working in isolation, but rather as part of a strong, supportive global community dedicated to the paramount importance of student safety. The GSC is an essential partner for any educational institution committed to truly prioritizing the well-being of its students."

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Singhanat Nomnian, SFHEA

Mahidol University International Demonstration School (MUIDS)

Thailand