Child Protection Policy
1. Zero-Tolerance Commitment
Our commitment to the safety of every child we work with or on behalf of is non-negotiable. Tasharuky for Children has zero tolerance for any form of abuse, exploitation, or neglect of children by any individual associated with the organization (staff, volunteer, contractor, or field visitor).
2. Definitions
Child: Anyone under the age of eighteen.
Abuse: Includes physical, psychological, and sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation in any form.
3. Screening Standards for Field Staff and Volunteers
No individual is permitted to interact directly with beneficiary children before completing: a basic background/record check, an evaluative interview, and mandatory training on the Child Protection Policy.
4. Code of Conduct in Field Interaction
Being alone with a single child without another adult team member present is prohibited (the "two-adult rule").
One-on-one contact with any child through any team member's personal communication channels is prohibited.
Any photographing or recording of a child in the field takes place only with the parent/guardian's consent, and solely for the authorized purpose.
Any form of physical punishment or demeaning verbal discipline is prohibited.
5. Protection of Children's Data in Media Content and Support Communications
The full name of any child is not published in any public content.
No detail identifying the precise geographic location of the child or their family is published.
Images and stories are used only after the legal guardian's consent, and in a manner that preserves the child's dignity.
6. Channel for Reporting Concerns
Any staff member, volunteer, member of the local community, or the child themselves has the right to report any concern or suspicion of abuse via info@tasharuky.org, or by mail to the registered address: Tasharuky Global Foundation Inc., 5830 E 2nd St Ste 7000, Casper, WY 82609, USA, without fear of retaliation.
7. Investigation & Follow-up
Every report is investigated