NGO & Project Management Technology · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 3: Risk, Safeguarding and Do No Harm · Lesson 2 of 3

Safeguarding

Protect beneficiaries, especially children and vulnerable adults, from harm by staff and partners.

In this lesson you will

  • Explain safeguarding responsibilities
  • Plan safeguarding measures

Key concepts

safeguardingcode of conductsafe recruitmentreporting and referral

The lesson

Safeguarding means preventing harm, exploitation and abuse of the people the project serves by staff, volunteers and partners.

Measures include a code of conduct, safe recruitment, training, safe activity design and clear, confidential reporting channels.

Everyone must know how to report concerns; follow the organisation's policy and referral pathways.

Step by step

  1. Review a safeguarding policy.
  2. Identify risks in project activities.
  3. Plan measures.
  4. Map reporting channels.

Practice activity

Write the WASH safeguarding plan.

Expected result: A proportionate safeguarding plan.

Check your understanding

  1. What does safeguarding prevent?

    Show answer

    Harm, exploitation and abuse of the people served by staff, volunteers and partners.

  2. What must every staff member know?

    Show answer

    How to report concerns.

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