

A Not-Profitable Organisation set up to formulate programmes through several initiatives to mentor, empower and advocate for women and girls.
FAME foundation was established to solicit, encourage and advance the social, emotional and economic wellbeing of women and girls as well as formulate programmes within the framework of national development plan with a view to enhancing the participation of women and advocate for gender parity in the society. FAME foundation firmly believe that the entire nation, businesses, communities and groups can benefit from the implementation of programs and policies that adopt the notion of women empowerment.
INTRODUCTION
This document is the Child Protection Policy for FAME Foundation for Women and Girls Empowerment, which will be promoted by those in the position of leadership and applied to all staff, including managers and board of trustees, volunteers, interns or anyone working within the organization.
PURPOSE
This organization does not undertake activities with children in the absence of parents/guardians, but has the opportunity to observe the children’s welfare within the family setting. Parents/guardians remain responsible for their children’s welfare throughout the work undertaken by the organization.
The purpose of this policy is to:
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
This document is written in accordance with the;
FAME foundation recognizes that:
DEFINITIONS
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
FAME FOUNDATION WILL SEEK TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE BY:-
Response to abuse
We have highlighted four main steps to responding to any case of abuse. They are:
Disclosure
Staff and volunteers observe children’s behavior from time to time. In any situation that a child discloses any incident of abuse to a member of staff or volunteer, they will listen carefully to the child’s disclosure and will ask the following questions:
No staff will forcefully demand answers from the child, especially when they are not willing to share. All answers will be documented and reported to the appropriate body.The incident will be documented together with the plan of action and/or outcomes with dealing with relevant bodies such as the Local Authorities or Police.
DISSEMINATION
The policy and procedures will be widely promoted, and are mandatory for everyone involved in FAME foundation. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed without delay and may ultimately result in dismissal/exclusion from the organization.
FAME foundation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, transparency, government guidance, best practices and requirements.
If any parent/guardian or child has any concerns about the conduct of any member of the organization, this should be raised in the first instance with the Lead Protection Officer.
MONITORING
The policy will be reviewed a year after development and then every three years, or in the following circumstances:
CONTACT
Lead Protection Officer
Name: Aderonke Bello
Email: info@famefoundationwg.org
Agency
National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)
Phone Number:07030000203, 080CALLNAPTIP (08002255627847)
Nigerian Police Force
Phone Number:112 or 199
FCT Police Phone Lines: 07057337653, 08061581938, 08032003913
This policy was written by: Anna Mambula (Programme Manager, FAME Foundation)
Date: 3/2/2020
Signed: Anna Mambula
This policy was reviewed by: Aderonke Bello (Executive Director, FAME Foundation)
Date: 4/7/2020
Signed: Aderonke
Download/View FAME Child Protection Policy Reviewed Doc (2023)
Download/View FAME Child Safeguarding Policy Reviewed Pdf (2023)
Plot 253, off Defense Quarters, Garki Area 1, Durumi 1, Abuja.
Landmark: The Apostolic Church, Area 1. Federal Capital Territory.
Tel: +2349070051404
Email: info@famefoundationwg.org