About Us
OUR VISION
Secondary education outcomes are recognised as a societal minimum standard.
Every adolescent, regardless of geography, gender, or economic status, should be able to access inclusive, future-ready education that delivers life-changing outcomes.
OUR VISION
Secondary education outcomes are recognised as a societal minimum standard.
Every adolescent, regardless of geography, gender, or economic status, should be able to access inclusive, future-ready education that delivers life-changing outcomes.
OUR MISSION
A global systems orchestrator for secondary education.
SOSE drives research, dialogue, action, and funding to transform secondary education in low- and middle-income countries.
OUR MISSION
A global systems orchestrator for secondary education.
SOSE drives research, dialogue, action, and funding to transform secondary education in low- and middle-income countries.
An Expanding Global Member Base
An Expanding
Global Member Base
What We Stand For
Our values
Equity & Inclusion
Centering those most excluded from secondary education — girls, rural youth, and children with disabilities.
Evidence & Learning
Grounding every decision in data, research, and honest reflection on what works.
Commitment to Long-Term Change
Systems change takes years, not news cycles — we're built for the long term.
Integrity & Transparency
Open about what we know, what we don't, and how decisions get made.
WHY SOSE EXISTS
Governance Architecture: Four Layers, One Shared Purpose
Interim Coordination - For the first 2 years, Transform Schools will coordinate all the processes, post which an independent Secretariat will be established. The proposed membership processes for the various groups also may be revised as the governance structure evolves.
Co-convenors
Goal (Next 6 Months):
Set strategic priorities for 2026–28; Identify global spaces; mobilise funding opportunities
Selection Criteria:
TS reaches out to past SOSE co-convenors; co-convenors can also nominate others; group should represent practitioners, policy professionals, researchers and funders
Member Profile:
Leaders of global organisations working across regions, with demonstrated leadership and ability to mobilise governments, donors or partners
Core Working Group
Goal (Next 6 Months):
Drive planning & execution of the strategies; create a 2-year operational plan; build TWG templates; engage policy platforms
Selection Criteria:
Has actively participated in SOSE or contributed to its development; recommended by co-convenors and core group members
Thematic Working Groups
Goal (Next 6 Months):
Identify relevant thematic areas per member country; conduct country diagnostics
Selection Criteria:
Application reviewed by core group members; demonstrated regional expertise in research, policy or implementation
Global Advisors
Goal (Next 6 Months):
Open access to global spaces — events, conferences, policy forums — for SOSE convenings, panels and knowledge products
Selection Criteria:
Recommended by a SOSE member, vetted by the co-convenors
Member Profile:
Significant experience and credibility in education, policy, funding or philanthropy; strategic influence with governments, institutions or donors
Youth Advisory Group
Nominated by core and thematic group members. Each youth advisor is mapped to one thematic group. Inaugural cohort recruited in 2027 (2 per region)
Co-convenors
Goal (Next 6 Months):
Set strategic priorities for 2026–28; Identify global spaces; mobilise funding opportunities
Selection Criteria:
TS reaches out to past SOSE co-convenors; co-convenors can also nominate others; group should represent practitioners, policy professionals, researchers and funders
Member Profile:
Leaders of global organisations working across regions, with demonstrated leadership and ability to mobilise governments, donors or partners
Core Working Group
Goal (Next 6 Months):
Drive planning & execution of the strategies; create a 2-year operational plan; build TWG templates; engage policy platforms
Selection Criteria:
Has actively participated in SOSE or contributed to its development; recommended by co-convenors and core group members
Thematic Working Groups
Goal (Next 6 Months):
Identify relevant thematic areas per member country; conduct country diagnostics
Selection Criteria:
Application reviewed by core group members; demonstrated regional expertise in research, policy or implementation
Global Advisors
Goal (Next 6 Months):
Open access to global spaces — events, conferences, policy forums — for SOSE convenings, panels and knowledge products
Selection Criteria:
Recommended by a SOSE member, vetted by the co-convenors
Member Profile:
Significant experience and credibility in education, policy, funding or philanthropy; strategic influence with governments, institutions or donors
Youth Advisory Group
Nominated by core and thematic group members. Each youth advisor is mapped to one thematic group. Inaugural cohort recruited in 2027 (2 per region)
No Single Actor Can Shift
What A Coalition Can.
Be part of the coalition.
Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, funder, government, or youth leader — You play a role in reshaping secondary education.
No Single Actor Can Shift
What A Coalition Can.
Be part of the coalition.
Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, funder, government, or youth leader — You play a role in reshaping secondary education.
No Single Actor Can Shift
What A Coalition Can.
Be part of the coalition.
Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, funder, government, or youth leader — You play a role in reshaping secondary education.
No Single Actor Can Shift
What A Coalition Can.
Be part of the coalition.
Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, funder, government, or youth leader — You play a role in reshaping secondary education.