Child Guardians met with the COI and IIIM to share data on crimes against children in Syria, support victim engagement, and ensure that children’s voices are included in international accountability processes.
Safe, Well, Educated
Child Guardians is Syria’s leading child protection organisation, working to ensure that every child grows up safe from harm, supported in their well-being, and with access to quality education—even in the most challenging circumstances.
Who we are
Syria's Leading Voice for Child Protection
We are a Syrian-led organisation dedicated to defending children’s rights during one of the world’s longest-running humanitarian crises. Since 2012, we’ve worked side by side with families, schools, and communities to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect, while building safer, more inclusive environments for every child.
Our Mission
To protect and advocate for children who face abuse, forced labour, or barriers to education in Syria
Our Vision
Children are safe, well and educated in a community that protects their best interests.
Our Values
We operate with unwavering independence, guided by humanitarian principles of justice, neutrality, and integrity
Our Services
We believe every child deserves no matter where they are.
Voices from the Field
Watch how children and communities are overcoming hardship with the support of Child Guardians’ programs.
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Latest Events
From high-level advocacy meetings to grassroots community initiatives, Child Guardians is actively shaping the conversation on child protection in Syria and beyond.
Advocacy
Advocacy
December 5, 2023
Child Guardians CEO Riyad Al-Najem opened the Shift The Powers Summit in Bogotá, presenting on Syria’s child reality and the importance of global collaboration in supporting local peace advocacy efforts.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
Advocacy
November 10, 2023
In coordination with the Madaniya Network, Child Guardians held a meeting with the UK’s FCDO, where Maimouna Al-Ammar stressed the importance of localizing education planning and called for a safe exit strategy to support the shift from emergency response to early recovery.
Our Initiatives
Featured Initiatives
From our Blog
We welcome volunteers, educators, and corporate partners who believe in the power of education to break cycles of poverty and conflict.
People Behind Our Mission
Meet Our Team
Behind every safe child is a network of dedicated professionals, volunteers, and advocates working tirelessly in the most difficult conditions.
Get involved today
Explore the different ways you can get involved and become part of our mission to ensure every child is safe, well, and educated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Child Guardians all about?
Child Guardians is dedicated to protecting vulnerable children and providing them with access to quality education. Our mission is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe environment.
What types of services does Child Guardians provide to children and families?
Child Guardians delivers a comprehensive range of child protection and education services. These include remedial and inclusive education, early childhood development, mental health and psychosocial support, case management for vulnerable children, emergency response, safe spaces, child safeguarding, community-based protection, and awareness and advocacy programs.
What types of programs do you offer?
We offer a range of programs designed to support and protect children in need, including:
- Emergency Response
- Education
- Individual Social Protection – Case Management
- Mental Health
- Psychosocial Support
- Child Rights Monitoring and Advocacy
- Awareness Campaigns
- Child-Friendly Spaces
- Community-Led Response
- Capacity Building
- Child Safeguarding
For detailed information on each program, please visit Our Services page.
How can children benefit from your programs?
Children may receive various forms of support—such as one-on-one education, psychological care, or emergency assistance—depending on their individual needs and the services available in their area.
How do you ensure the safety of children in your programs?
We implement strict child protection policies, including background checks for staff, safeguarding training, and secure facilities. Your support helps us uphold these high standards of care and safety.
What steps do you take to protect children in emergency situations?
In emergencies, we provide immediate relief and support through a coordinated response team that includes PSS facilitators, case management workers, mental health specialists, and safety officers. Our team is trained to handle crisis situations with care and urgency.