Safeguarding & child protection policy

CIFF is committed to setting and promoting the highest standards of safeguarding, to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all individuals involved in our organisation, programmes, and activities, particularly those who are vulnerable. We support our partners to do the same. We’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and protected from harm, abuse, or neglect. Safeguarding is a non-negotiable in our work and operations.

In October 2023, we reviewed and strengthened our safeguarding policy, to reflect the evolution of both safeguarding regulation and our work. This helps us to better protect the communities we serve in adherence to the Charity Commission guidance, international conventions for the rights of children, and international safeguarding regulations.

We’ve also developed videos for our staff and grantees. Please watch the video below, which provides the basics on child safeguarding. Local laws and regulations, and particular circumstances within your organisations, should be taken into account when dealing with child safeguarding.