Our Commitment to Child Protection

At CARA Projects, the safety, wellbeing, dignity, and rights of every child are our highest priorities. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all children are protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation, violence, discrimination, and any form of harm.

We recognise that every child has the right to grow up in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they are respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to promoting and upholding these rights in all aspects of our work.

CARA Projects operates in accordance with the principles of the Children Act 2022 of Kenya and relevant international child rights standards. We are dedicated to ensuring that the best interests of the child guide all decisions, actions, and programmes undertaken by our organisation.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse, exploitation, neglect, harassment, and misconduct. All staff, volunteers, trustees, contractors, and partners share responsibility for safeguarding children and are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.

To fulfil our safeguarding responsibilities, CARA Projects is committed to:

• Promoting a culture where children's safety and wellbeing come first.

• Implementing robust safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

• Ensuring appropriate training of staff.

• Encouraging children to participate in decisions affecting their lives and wellbeing.

• Providing safe, inclusive, and child-friendly environments.

• Responding promptly and appropriately to child protection concerns, allegations, or incidents.

• Working collaboratively with families, communities, government agencies, and partner organisations to strengthen child protection systems.

• Continuously reviewing and improving our safeguarding practices.

Any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of a child will be taken seriously, investigated appropriately, and managed in accordance with applicable legal requirements and organisational procedures.

We believe that every child deserves protection, respect, care, and opportunity. Through our work, we remain committed to safeguarding children and helping them thrive in safe, supportive, and loving environments.

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Protecting Children. Promoting Rights. Building Futures.

Supporting Family-Based Care

A key principle of the Act is the promotion of family and community-based care over long-term institutional placement. The focus is on ensuring that children grow up in stable, loving, and supportive family environments whenever possible.

In line with this approach, our goal is not only to provide immediate care and protection but also to support pathways that help children return to safe and secure family settings where appropriate

Commitment to High Standards

As required under the Act, CARA Projects is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care through:

• Safe, clean, and child-friendly facilities

• Transparent and accountable governance

• Ongoing safeguarding and child protection measures

• Continuous improvement in service delivery

• Compliance with all relevant child welfare regulations and registration requirements

Our Role as a Rescue Centre

Under the Act, rescue centres like ours could play a critical role in child protection by:

• Providing safe, temporary shelter for children in danger.

• Offering immediate care and protection for abused, abandoned, or neglected children.

• Working closely with children officers, courts, and law enforcement.

• Supporting children through counselling, healthcare, and education services.

We provide a place of safety for vulnerable children. Our rescue centre operates to strict child protection and care standards — ensuring that every child who comes through our doors is protected, valued, and given hope.