Child Safety Awareness

Protecting Every Child. Empowering Every Voice.

At Palm Hopes Foundation, we believe that every child has the right to grow up safe, protected, and free from harm. Our Child Safety Awareness Program is designed to educate children, parents, teachers, and communities on how to prevent, recognize, and respond to abuse, neglect, and other safety risks that affect children’s well-being. This program is at the heart of our mission to restore dignity, hope, and security in the lives of Uganda’s children.

Objectives of the Program

Raise awareness about child rights and protection
Teach children how to identify and report abuse
Equip parents and caregivers with safety skills and knowledge
Promote safe learning environments in schools and communities
Strengthen community responsibility in protecting children

What We Cover in Child Safety Awareness

Understanding Child Rights
➤ The right to safety, education, health, freedom from abuse, and love
Types of Abuse
➤ Physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Safe vs. Unsafe Touch
➤ Teaching children how to recognize boundaries, body autonomy, and who to trust
Online Safety
➤ Internet and social media dangers, cyberbullying, and digital responsibility
Stranger Danger & Trusted Adults
➤ Teaching children how to identify safe adults and respond to unsafe situations
Reporting Channels
➤ Encouraging open communication and identifying support services and hotlines
Role of the Community
➤ How schools, churches, neighbors, and leaders can protect children
Creating Safe Spaces
➤ Child-friendly schools, listening sessions, peer support, and protective policies