1. Governance & Organizational Policy
Purpose
This policy establishes the governance principles through which FACC operates. FACC is committed to responsible leadership, accountability, transparency and service to vulnerable children and communities.
Governance Principles
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Child-centered decision-making
- Non-discrimination
- Responsible financial management
- Compliance with applicable laws
- Separation of responsibilities
- Ethical leadership
Governing Body
The governing body provides strategic oversight of FACC.
- Approving organizational strategy
- Approving annual plans and budgets
- Monitoring organizational performance
- Overseeing financial management
- Ensuring safeguarding
- Managing organizational risks
- Reviewing major partnerships
- Monitoring compliance
- Appointing and supervising senior leadership where applicable
Management & Accountability
Management is responsible for implementing approved strategies, programs and policies, and shall report regularly to the governing body.
Conflict of Interest: Board members, management, employees and other decision-makers must disclose actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest.
Accountability: FACC shall maintain appropriate records and provide accurate information to donors, regulators, partners and other legitimate stakeholders.
2. Child Safeguarding & Protection Policy
Purpose
The safety and dignity of children are fundamental to FACC. We will protect children from abuse, exploitation, neglect, violence, discrimination and other forms of harm. This policy applies to everyone representing FACC.
Zero Tolerance
- Child abuse
- Sexual exploitation
- Sexual abuse
- Neglect
- Physical violence
- Emotional abuse
- Exploitation
- Trafficking
- Grooming
- Discrimination
- Humiliation
- Any conduct that places a child at unreasonable risk
Street-Connected Children
Children living or spending substantial time on the streets can face heightened vulnerability. Our approach shall therefore go beyond food distribution and, where appropriate, connect children with:
- Child-protection services
- Health services
- Education
- Family support
- Social services
- Psychosocial support
- Other appropriate community or government services
Interaction With Children
- Treat every child with dignity
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
- Avoid unnecessary one-to-one situations
- Never exploit a child's vulnerability
- Never threaten or humiliate a child
- Never engage in inappropriate physical contact
- Never request inappropriate photographs
- Never communicate with children inappropriately online
- Follow approved safeguarding procedures
Reporting
Any safeguarding concern must be reported through FACC's designated reporting mechanism.
Safeguarding Email: futureofafricachildrenscharity@gmail.com
Our promise
A transparent, child-centered foundation that protects, supports and empowers children in Rwanda.