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Compassion Kenya Child Protection Strategy

Every child must be Loved, Known & Protected.

Releasing children from poverty through holistic protection and development. Every child deserves safety, dignity, and the chance to reach their God-given potential.

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Importance of Reporting.

Understanding why reporting child abuse is critical for protection, healing, and prevention.

Why Report?

  • Access to Professional ResourcesCompassion has professionals, legal aid, and support services available to victims that may not otherwise have access.
  • Save a Child from AbuseReporting can save a child from continued abuse and prevent further harm to them and others.

How Does Reporting Help?

  • 1. Recognition & ValidationReporting recognizes that something wrong happened. This is vital for a victim's recovery journey.
  • 2. Access to ResourcesIt makes resources available to victims and their families that they otherwise would not have.
  • 3. Prevention & SafetyIt helps prevent future abuse and creates safety for children in the community.

"Every report matters. Your voice can be the difference between continued suffering and healing for a child."

Reporting is not just about documenting abuse—it's about taking action to protect, heal, and restore.

How to report.

Multiple safe, confidential ways to report child abuse. Choose the method that works best for you.

Resolver Website

  • Fill out a form to complete your report
  • Anonymous reporting available
  • Secure and confidential

Hotline

  • Home or cell phone access
  • Trained staff documentation
  • Available 24/7

QR Code

  • Scan posters with smartphone
  • Direct to Resolver system
  • Quick and easy access
Find on our posters

Child Protection Officer

  • Report in person, email, or phone
  • Methods vary by location
  • Officers upload to Resolver
Contact your local CPO

FCP Staff

  • Report to church partnership staff
  • Follow-up with victim/caregiver
  • Tailored intervention
Reach out to FCP staff
Emergency Response

Immediate help available.

If a child is in immediate danger, contact these emergency services right away. Every second counts.

24/7 Child Protection Hotline

Available Now

Trained staff ready to take your report and provide immediate guidance.

Call Now

Your Safety is Guaranteed

All reports are treated with equal urgency regardless of method. Your identity is protected, and we have a zero-tolerance policy for retaliation.

Confidential
Secure
Anonymous Option

Main child protection risks.

Our strategy identifies and addresses the most common risks facing children in our communities.

Neglect

Children not receiving basic needs like food, care, protection, and education. The most widespread form of child endangerment.

Most common risk

Sexual Abuse

Includes exploitation, harassment, and violence against children. A severe violation requiring immediate intervention.

20.6% of cases

Physical Abuse

Beatings and physical harm by caregivers or others in the community. Leaves both visible and invisible scars.

13.5% of cases

Emotional Abuse

Shouting, humiliation, rejection, or psychological harm to children. Often overlooked but deeply damaging.

Long-term impact

Child Labour

Children forced to work instead of going to school and playing. Robs them of their childhood and future.

1.3M affected

Early Marriage & FGM

Harmful cultural practices affecting girls' development and safety. Violates their fundamental rights.

Girls at risk

Children in Kenya today.

Understanding the context drives our strategic response to protect vulnerable children.

0
% of population under 14 years
0
% females experienced violence before 18
0
% males experienced violence before 18
1.3M
Children in child labor

Key Challenges Affecting Children

Three strategic pillars.

Comprehensive child protection through prevention, response, and empowerment.

Prevention

Stopping abuse before it happens through education and awareness.

  • Education programs
  • Awareness campaigns
  • Community training

Protection & Response

Acting quickly when abuse is reported to protect the child.

  • 24/7 response system
  • Immediate protection
  • Recovery support

Empowerment

Helping children, caregivers, and churches understand their role.

  • Skill building
  • Capacity development
  • Community ownership

Post-reporting protocol.

Understanding the process after you submit a report.

1

Submit Report

Via any method

2

Confirmation

Receive acknowledgment

3

Investigation

Case review

4

Intervention

Support provided

5

Case Closed

Summary provided