Our commitment to dignity, safety and the protection of children.
Children’s safety, dignity and best interests must remain central to every activity associated with Children’s Sanctuary Trust. A child should be treated with respect, listened to appropriately and protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination and avoidable harm. Safeguarding is not a single policy document; it is a responsibility reflected in everyday decisions, relationships and organisational practices.
Anyone representing the organisation should maintain appropriate boundaries, communicate respectfully and avoid behaviour that could place a child at risk. Adults should never use their position to intimidate, shame, exploit or obtain personal benefit from a child. Concerns should be taken seriously, recorded appropriately and referred through suitable safeguarding procedures and relevant authorities where required.
Photographs, stories and other identifying information about children require particular care. Consent should be informed, appropriate and obtained from the relevant responsible person, with the child’s views considered in an age-appropriate way. A child’s participation in a programme or receipt of support must never depend on agreeing to publicity. Images should not expose a child to stigma, humiliation or unnecessary identification.
Volunteers, visitors, partners and staff should understand the conduct expected of them before participating in activities involving children. The organisation should apply appropriate screening, supervision, training and reporting arrangements in line with its responsibilities and the laws and guidance applicable in Kenya. Anyone with a concern should raise it promptly through the organisation’s designated safeguarding contact or appropriate local protection channels.
Website visitors should not use public comment areas or general contact forms to share sensitive case details about a child. If you have an immediate concern about a child’s safety, contact the appropriate local emergency or child-protection services. The Trust’s published telephone and email contacts can be used for general safeguarding enquiries, but they are not an emergency hotline.
For general questions about this page, contact Children’s Sanctuary Trust at info@childrenssanctuarytrust.org or call +254 700 123456. Policies should be reviewed and adapted by the organisation to reflect its current operational procedures and applicable requirements.
Last reviewed: November 2026.
