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Child abuse is preventable. Help us equip adults and organisations to keep children safe.

Nationwide

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

More about us

Safeguarding Children is a registered charity and national leader in safeguarding and child protection education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Since 2011, we have trained more than 91,000 people to recognise, prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect. We work with schools, health services, sports organisations, faith communities and social services to strengthen safeguarding systems and build child-safe cultures.

Our approach is practical, evidence-led and grounded in frontline experience. We believe prevention is possible when adults are confident, organisations are accountable, and safeguarding is embedded in everyday practice.

Learn more at www.safeguardingchildren.org.nz

Latest donations

Rebekah 2 days ago Getting Uncomfortable for Kiwi Kids

Days 6 and 7 Complete! I got uncomfortable on Day 6 by going to a local playing field/reserve and picking up other people’s disgusting litter. I filled 2 bags in half an hour. On Day 7, I went to Tahuna Beach and had an icy cold, winter (almost!) swim. I stayed in for 45 minutes and my body adjusted over time but I was freezing when I got out and needed a hot shower when I got home. Challenge difficulty - Rubbish 6.5/10, Icy cold swim 5.5/10

$30

Rebekah 6 days ago Getting Uncomfortable for Kiwi Kids

Days 4 and 5 Complete Day 4 - a) I went to an informational public talk about EPOAs (with a little bit of discussion about wills, advance care plans and people’s personal experiences etc thrown in there). Normally this wouldn’t be outside my comfort zone at all but as it’s only 6.5 weeks since Dad died, it certainly was on this occasion. c) I tried a new food and new place for lunch again with a Bento Bowl from Pierre’s Sushi for lunch and it was pretty good! Day 5 - b) I will be going to try line dancing this evening (if it’s on as it’s been canceled a lot recently) c) - For my new food experience today, I tried something different and signed up for a Pics Peanut Butter tour. As a local I’ve never done it and thought it was time I did. I’m not usually a fan of peanut butter (didn’t admit that when they asked if anyone didn’t like it though!) but the salt and pepper one was pretty yummy I must say. Challenge difficulty averaged across the two days 4/10

$15

Karen 7 days ago

$20

Rebekah on 07 May 2026 Getting Uncomfortable for Kiwi Kids

Days 2 and 3 Complete - For the rest of this week I am getting uncomfortable by a) doing something completely out of my comfort zone, b) going to a group to meet new people and try new things, c) trying a new place for lunch (that I wouldn’t normally consider) instead of my usual same old. Day 2 - a) I signed up to be a blood donor and booked in for the mobile clinic next month (a big deal for me as I find blood tests a major challenge!) b) I attended Yoga in the Art Gallery (I’ve done group yoga before but never in the window of a gallery!) and I talked with the instructor about the life drawing classes she also runs c) I tried a Mexican burrito from Zambrero (yum!) Day 3 - a) I tried karaoke (felt cringy but was fun!), b) I went to Zumba class and worked muscles I didn’t know I had. Challenge difficulty Blood 9/10, rest 5/10

$20

Rebekah on 05 May 2026 Getting Uncomfortable for Kiwi Kids

Day 1 Complete - Getting uncomfortable by facing my 3 bad habits *Constantly checking my phone - I went 24 hours without social media, mindless scrolling etc *Way too much rubbish food - I went 24 hours without any junk food, snacks, takeaways etc *Going to bed too late and then sleeping in too late - I went to bed an hour earlier and got up an hour earlier. I will try to carry on with this one if I can. Challenge difficulty 4/10

$10