KiVa is distributed by its partners operating in a specific country or region. KiVa partner or licensee is an organization to which the University of Turku has granted the right to market, distribute, and sell KiVa materials.
KiVa is constantly looking for licensed partners to spread the KiVa antibullying program to new countries and regions. We wish to establish long-term partnerships with our international KiVa partners and support their efforts in introducing KiVa into their country or region.
Role of a licensed partner
Becoming a KiVa partner is a long-term commitment that requires expertise in education, school development, teacher training and/or bullying prevention work. It requires resources to prepare, implement, and support the schools and so for several years.
Examples of partner organizations:
- non-governmental organizations
- Ministries
- public or private training companies
- publishing houses
If you fit the description and wish to become a KiVa partner, please contact us.
The process to bring KiVa into a new region
The process begins by negotiating the terms and signing the licensing agreement with the University of Turku. Preparations require time and so at least one year should be reserved for the process before the implementation can start at the schools.
After signing the licensing agreement
- production of new language versions, if necessary, or localization of the materials
- training the trainers
- marketing the program and recruiting schools
- pre-implementation training for the schools
- implementation starts at the schools at the beginning of the school year
Can our school become a KiVa school?
Outside of Finland, KiVa program is available through KiVa licensed partners. Countries and regions where KiVa is available can be found here. You can contact your country representative directly.
If your country is not listed, we do not have a KiVa licensed partner in your region and by consequence KiVa is not available in your local language. In case your school is an international school, please contact us at KiVa Finland at kiva@kivaprogram.net