Child Protection

However, millions of children are living in catastrophic circumstances and endure abuse, exploitation, exclusion, and discrimination. Violence has far-reaching and serious effects on the well-being of children. Research shows that adverse experiences in childhood can cause long-term negative outcomes in adulthood. In contrast, a safe and caring environment provides children the opportunity to thrive, even in difficult circumstances.

World Vision adopts an integrated and holistic transformational development approach to programming for the most vulnerable children, rooted in our desire for the wholeness of life for children, their families, and their communities. 

World Vision seeks to strengthen local and national child protection systems — partnering with government, civil society, and community stakeholders so that they are equipped, coordinated, and working together to create a protective environment that cares for and supports all children.

In humanitarian situations, World Vision upholds an integrated approach to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence against children.

As formal and informal structures that offer protection to children are weakened or destroyed, World Vision’s humanitarian approach to protecting children includes activities implemented by child protection actors to improve the safety and well-being of children affected by crisis and conflict. All humanitarian actors play an important role to ensure their interventions contribute to the protection of children and mitigate risks in programs.