Safeguarding Policy | Revivals Egypt

Safeguarding means acting in ways that prevent and reduce the risk of harm to all persons because of their contact with our project activities. It is not a checkbox; it is a natural and integral part of every process, plan, and action carried out by Revivals Egypt and its chapters.

"Particular consideration should be given to activities with young people who may be vulnerable due to their personal circumstances, or as a result of the topics being discussed (i.e., mental health, gender-based violence) or their circumstances (i.e., youth on the move, those living in a climate insecure environment)." Source: UNICEF

Our Safeguarding Principles

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Risk Awareness

Always consider who we are engaging and what risks may be present before and during any activity.

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Extra Protection for Vulnerable Youth

When working with vulnerable young people, additional support, privacy, and consent measures are always in place.

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Sensitivity to Difficult Topics

Extra care is taken when dealing with sensitive topics such as trauma, identity, or conflict, creating safe, contained spaces.

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Safe, Inclusive & Empowering

All activities are designed to be safe, inclusive, and empowering for every participant regardless of background.

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Informed Consent for Media

Any interviews, photos, or videos involving minors require informed consent from participants and parents or guardians where applicable.

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Dignity & Privacy

Boundaries, privacy, and dignity are respected in all interactions, without exceptions.

Our Core Commitments

We identify, analyse, and evaluate risks linked to our activities before they take place, ensuring proactive rather than reactive protection.
We centre the best interest of the child in every decision involving minors, as their welfare comes before programmatic goals.
All team members and volunteers maintain age-appropriate and professional boundaries with participants at all times.
We obtain informed consent for pictures and videos, and participants are always told how their image may be used.
We provide clearly communicated channels for participants to raise concerns or report incidents confidentially.
Our safeguarding approach is reviewed regularly and updated in line with guidance from UNICEF, KidsRights, and State of Youth frameworks.

In Summary

Safeguarding at Revivals Egypt means our team consistently identifies, analyses, and evaluates the risks linked to conducting activities, based on established principles such as focusing on the best interest of the child, maintaining age-appropriate and professional boundaries, and securing consent for pictures and videos. Safety is not an afterthought. It is built into how we operate.