Safeguarding Children Initiative

Every child is born with mana. Every child is sacred. No child is born to be abused.

Abuse is never okay.

Aotearoa New Zealand continues to experience high rates of child abuse and neglect compared with other developed countries. Some children face even greater risk due to systemic inequities, including Māori, Pacific, Rainbow and disabled children.

Many children experiencing abuse are not seen, not heard, and not protected.

Safeguarding Children works to change that.

We equip adults and organisations with the knowledge, confidence and systems they need to recognise abuse early and respond safely. Through practical, evidence-led training and safeguarding support, we help build cultures where children are protected and supported to thrive.

Prevention is possible. But it requires capability, leadership and action.

As a registered charity, we rely on income from training, grants and donations to continue this work. Your support helps us reach more communities, strengthen more organisations, and prevent harm before it happens.

Please consider donating today.

Together, we can ensure every child in Aotearoa is safe, seen and supported.

For more information about our work, visit:

www.safeguardingchildren.org.nz