The safety and wellbeing of those we work with and support is our paramount concern. Alongside Africa’s Child Protection Policy is championed and followed by all of our staff and volunteers.
We know that children, young people, and vulnerable adults can be at risk of abuse. The purpose of this policy is to make sure that the actions of any adult in the context of the work carried out by the organisation are transparent and safeguard and promote the welfare of all young people and vulnerable adults. This document is written in accordance with ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ produced by the Department of Health in the United Kingdom in 1999, as well as ‘The Children Amendment Act of 2016’ produced by the Government of Uganda.
Principles of our Child Protection Policy
- Everyone is responsible for safeguarding.
- The welfare of a child, young person, or vulnerable adult will always be paramount.
- The welfare of families will be promoted.
- The rights, wishes and feelings of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and their families will be respected and listened to.
- Those in positions of responsibility within Alongside Africa will follow the policy, and work in accordance with the interests of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Those in positions of responsibility within Alongside Africa will ensure that the same opportunities are available to everyone, and that all differences between individuals are treated with respect.
For our full policy document, please see AAU Child Protection Policy
Report a safeguarding concern
If anyone has any concerns about the wellbeing of a child, young person or vulnerable adult, or about the conduct of any member of Alongside Africa, this should be raised in the first instance with our Child Protection Officer, Namugyenyi Loreen via LNamugyenyi@alongsideafrica.org or +256 (0)779 110366.