The Common People (TCP) take child safety and protection of vulnerable people very seriously. It is our commitment to the children and communities we serve that we will strive to protect them from any harm or risk of harm through all our services.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of violence and discrimination against children and vulnerable people. TCP have put in place clear child safeguarding policy and practices around our Child Sponsorship program. TCP’s international aid work is underpinned by core humanitarian principles listed by the United Nations. We comply with all the standards set out by the Australian government in relation to international humanitarian work and child safety standards.
As part of our details child safety policies and procedures, we have a mandatory requirement of obtaining police checks, background and reference checks before engaging staff and volunteers with humanitarian work. In circumstances where a police check is hard to obtain, we conduct thorough background checks and require character references from credible sources and/or community leaders.
The Common People is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children, families and communities with whom we work. It is recommended that sponsors before visiting the child, should notify or reach out to The Common People at least three months prior so that the visit can be coordinated along with our TCP local staff of the respective country. For more information on sponsor visits, visit our Sponsorship FAQs.
If you have any further questions or any child safety concerns you wish to disclose to us, please email us at connect@thecommonpeople.org