SAPI’s integrated approach

Child protection

A holistic view of the child for their well-being, safety and development.

Role of the pillar: safety and dignity

Guarantees a safe and protective environment for every child.

Every child who is protected, listened to and educated is a future for peace.

Our action

Protecting rights and dignity

Child protection combines prevention, support and lasting community mechanisms.

Prevent

Prevent violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect.

Protect

Protect street children, children associated with armed groups, child victims of trafficking and children cut off from their families.

Strengthen

Strengthen community protection mechanisms.

Promote rights

Promote children’s rights and access to suitable services.

Our guiding principles

An integrated, child-centred approach

A comprehensive, coherent and lasting response to the needs of children affected by crises, combining immediate assistance, ongoing protection and long-term development.

Child-centred

Continuity of services

Community participation

Working with families, schools and local structures

Integrated approach

The three pillars are interconnected

Mental health, protection and education reinforce each other to support the child over time.

Mental health and psychosocial support

Stabilisation and recovery

Education in emergencies

Transformation and the future