Policy/Guidance on the Implementation of USAID Child Safeguarding Standards

A Mandatory Reference for ADS Chapter 200

New Edition Date: 06/08/2015
Responsible Office: GH/OHA
File Name: 200mbt_060815

Overview

Child Safeguarding refers to all activities intended to prevent and respond to abuse, exploitation, or neglect by USAID personnel, contractors, and recipients or as a result of USAID-supported programming. USAID commits to deterring all activities that would facilitate or condone child abuse, exploitation, or neglect by USAID personnel, as well as by contractors, sub-contractors, recipients, and sub-recipients as a result of USAID-supported programming. Through the adoption of these Child Safeguarding Standards, USAID pledges to adhere to the standards stated throughout this ADS mandatory reference.