How Upstrive Is Supporting Wellbeing in Schools Across the MENA Region

Wellbeing and school wellbeing have moved to the center of educational priorities worldwide. Schools increasingly recognize that emotional balance, social connection, and psychological resilience are fundamental to learning, engagement, and long-term success.

In response to this shift, Upstrive has entered into a strategic partnership with Alkalma Holdings, a regional leader in wellbeing and mental health services. The collaboration focuses on strengthening structured wellbeing approaches for students, schools, and families across the MENA region.

Why School Wellbeing Matters in Today’s Education Systems

School wellbeing is no longer a secondary topic. Academic pressure, social dynamics, and digital exposure increasingly affect how students feel, behave, and perform at school.

A strong focus on school wellbeing helps educational institutions to:

• Support emotional and social development
• Identify challenges early and respond proactively
• Improve engagement, focus, and learning readiness
• Create safer, more supportive school environments

Wellbeing in schools is most effective when it is systematic, visible, and integrated into everyday school life—rather than handled only when problems arise.

What the Partnership Means for Wellbeing in Schools

The partnership between Upstrive and alkalma Holdings combines digital wellbeing tools with professional wellbeing expertise. The shared goal is to make wellbeing measurable, actionable, and scalable across diverse school environments.

Through this collaboration, schools can benefit from:

• Digital tools that make wellbeing visible and trackable
• Structured wellbeing frameworks aligned with real school needs
• Better coordination between schools, families, and wellbeing professionals
• Support models that address both student and staff wellbeing

By aligning technology with human expertise, the partnership supports a holistic approach to school wellbeing.

Wellbeing as a Foundation for Learning and Development

Wellbeing and learning are deeply connected. Students who feel emotionally supported and psychologically safe are better equipped to concentrate, collaborate, and grow academically.

Upstrive enables schools to understand wellbeing patterns, respond at the right time, and foster environments where emotional development and educational outcomes reinforce each other. This approach helps schools move from reactive support to proactive wellbeing management.

A Shared Vision for the Future of School Wellbeing

The collaboration reflects a shared long-term vision: embedding wellbeing into the core of education systems. By combining data, digital tools, and professional wellbeing expertise, Upstrive and alkalma Holdings aim to support schools in building resilient, future-ready learning environments across the MENA region.

As education systems evolve, structured school wellbeing solutions will play a key role in shaping healthier, more sustainable school communities.

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If you want to see how structured wellbeing and school wellbeing can be implemented in your school or organization, book a personalized demo with the Upstrive team.

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Gulf News – Alkalma Holdings and Upstrive forge partnership to enhance student wellbeing across MENA
https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/alkalma-holdings-and-upstrive-forge-partnership-to-enhance-student-mental-health-across-mena-1.500432900

LinkedIn Pulse – Alkalma Holdings signs strategic MoU with Upstrive to advance student wellbeing
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/alkalma-holdings-signs-strategic-mou-upstrive-advance-student-edd5f/