Our programs
SAFE Advisory provides tailored advisory and capacity-strengthening services that support organizations and communities to prevent harm, respond ethically to safeguarding concerns, and promote mental health and wellbeing. Our services are grounded in a holistic human transformation approach and designed to strengthen systems, build capacity, and uphold human dignity.
What we do
1. Safeguarding
We support organizations to prevent harm, respond ethically to safeguarding concerns, and uphold survivor dignity.
Our Focus Areas:
- Policy Development and Review: Design and review safeguarding policies aligned with international standards and organizational contexts.
- Receiving and Handling of Cases: Establish safe, confidential reporting mechanisms and survivor-centered case management processes.
- Investigations: Conduct and support fair, ethical, and trauma-informed safeguarding investigations.
- Survivor Support: Strengthen referral systems and support pathways that respect choice, safety, and confidentiality.
- Safeguarding Training: Deliver practical training to build awareness, accountability, and a strong culture of safeguarding.
2. Protection
We strengthen protective environments by reducing risk and enhancing individual and community capacity. We focus on empowering the most vulnerable populations in development and humanitarian contexts.
Our Focus Areas:
- Training and Awareness Creation: Build a comprehensive understanding of protection risks, rights, and responsibilities through targeted trainings.
- Life Skills Development: Empower children, youth, and vulnerable adults with skills for resilience, self-protection, and positive coping.
- Community Dialogues: Facilitate wide-scale engagements to foster community-led protection strategies.
3. Mental Health
Integrating Psychosocial Wellbeing into Protection
We integrate mental health and psychosocial wellbeing into safeguarding and protection work. Our goal is to promote mental health awareness and enhance access to critical care.
Our Focus Areas:
- Awareness Creation: Promote mental health literacy and reduce stigma within organizations and communities.
- Psychosocial Support: Support survivor-centered psychosocial interventions and referral pathways.
- Specialized Clinics: Facilitate access to specialized mental health services for complex and high-risk cases.
4. Capacity Development
We strengthen institutional systems to ensure sustainable and accountable safeguarding practices. Our focus is on building the capacity of leadership and staff to manage risks independently.
Our Focus Areas:
- Safeguarding Audits: Assess safeguarding systems, risks, and compliance and provide actionable recommendations.
- Policy Harmonization: Support the development and harmonization of safeguarding, protection, and mental health policies.
- Materials Development Create practical, context-specific safeguarding and training materials, such as flip charts and guides.
- Tailored Trainings: Deliver capacity-building programs for leadership, staff, and partners to prevent harm and respond responsibly.
