Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
Sets out how BAKAID keeps children and vulnerable adults safe in all programmes, including safe recruitment, codes of behaviour and procedures for reporting and responding to concerns.
Accountability
Our Policies & Internal Controls
BAKAID operates under strong institutional policies that guide how we protect the people we serve, manage resources and behave as an organisation. They apply to all staff, volunteers, partners and representatives.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy
Commits BAKAID staff, volunteers and partners to zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse, with clear obligations to prevent, report and act on any incident.
Whistleblowing Policy
Enables staff, beneficiaries and partners to report wrongdoing safely and confidentially, and protects whistleblowers from retaliation.
Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy
Defines BAKAID's zero tolerance for fraud, bribery and corruption, and the controls and investigation procedures used to protect resources.
Financial Management Policy
An IFRS-compliant framework for budgeting, accounting, internal controls, donor reporting and independent audit.
Procurement Policy
Ensures fair, transparent and competitive procurement of goods and services that delivers value for money.
Data Protection Policy
Protects the privacy and confidentiality of beneficiaries, staff and partners in how BAKAID collects, stores and shares information.
Code of Conduct
The standards of integrity, respect and professionalism expected of every BAKAID staff member, volunteer and representative.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
BAKAID has zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation and harassment of children and vulnerable adults. Everyone who works with or for BAKAID — staff, volunteers, consultants and partners — must uphold our Child Protection, Safeguarding and PSEA policies.
What This Means
Safe Programmes for Every Child and Family
- Safe recruitment and background checks for staff and volunteers
- Safeguarding training and a signed Code of Conduct
- Child-friendly and confidential reporting channels
- Survivor-centred response and referral to support services
- Protection of personal data and beneficiary privacy
Whistleblowing
Report a Concern
If you have witnessed or suspect fraud, corruption, abuse, exploitation or any breach of our policies, please tell us. Reports are handled confidentially and whistleblowers are protected from retaliation.
1
Report
Send a description of what happened, when and who was involved. You may report anonymously.
2
Confidential review
Your report is received by designated senior staff and assessed in confidence.
3
Action
Concerns are investigated and appropriate action is taken, including support for anyone affected.
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Phone+255 713 608 068
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