Safe, Well, Educated

Child Guardians is Syria’s leading child protection organisation, dedicated to ensuring children are safe, well, and educated in communities that uphold their best interests.
In the face of one of the world’s most prolonged humanitarian crises, we work to dismantle the injustices that threaten children’s safety and dignity, with a particular focus on those most at risk.

Guided by humanitarian principles—and grounded in justice, neutrality, and independence—we respond directly to children’s needs. We partner with families, schools, communities, and international actors to protect children, amplify their voices, and push for lasting accountability at every level.

Our Story

It began in 2012, when Syria’s conflict had just erupted and the children were the first to be affected. A small group of committed activists came together to launch the country’s very first workshop on child protection. It wasn’t much—but it was a beginning.

Within months, the team grew to over 130 staff and volunteers in Eastern Ghouta alone. What started as grassroots urgency evolved into a structured, community-led network dedicated to child protection. By 2015, Child Guardians was formally registered in Turkey, later expanding its presence and partnerships in the UK and USA.

Since then, we’ve worked through airstrikes, displacement, and siege, building safe spaces for children and delivering education, psychosocial care, and protection services in some of the hardest-to-reach places in Syria.

What has remained constant is our belief: that even in the darkest circumstances, childhood must be defended.

To protect and advocate for children who face abuse, forced labour, or barriers to education in Syria. We focus on preventing child recruitment and child marriage, aiming to create safe and inclusive environments for all children, especially the most vulnerable. We are dedicated to tearing down the injustices threatening their safety and well-being. By joining hands with communities and stakeholders, we work together to ensure every child has the chance to grow up in a world free from harm.

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Our Mission

Children are safe, well and educated in a community that protects their best interests.

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Our Vision

Strategic Vision

Our Theory of Change

From emergency response to systemic reform — explore our strategic framework for protecting vulnerable children and rebuilding inclusive institutions across Syria.

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Legal Status

Registered in Turkey, the UK, and the USA

Child Guardians is legally registered in Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with established Boards of Trustees in each. While our registration spans three countries, our primary operations remain rooted in Syria, where we function as a locally driven organisation.

In Turkey, Child Guardians is registered as Child Protects Assistance and Solidarity Association (Çocuk Koruyucuları Yardımlaşma ve Dayanışma Derneği) under registration number 27-019-030. Registered address: Mücahitler Mah. 52083 Sk. No: 42 / 215, 27090, Turkey.
In the United Kingdom, Child Guardians is a registered charity under number 1192250.
In the United States, Child Guardians USA is a 501(c)(3) charitable non-governmental organization, EIN 93-1860877.

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Principles that Guide us

Our Core Values

At Child Guardians, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide our decisions, shape our programs, and define our relationships with children, families, communities, and partners.

Independence

We maintain full operational independence to ensure that our work is free from political, military, or economic influence. We engage directly with communities, creating safe civic spaces where children's needs are prioritized over any external agenda.

Justice

We firmly stand against all human rights violations. We advocate for accountability and justice for children and families who have suffered abuse, exploitation, or neglect—regardless of their political, religious, or ethnic background.

Localisation

We believe in the power of local communities. By listening to and working with them, we build solutions that reflect their realities. Our approach empowers families and local actors to lead the way in protecting and supporting their children.

Integrity

We commit to complete honesty and transparency. Whether reporting on our activities or communicating with partners and families, we ensure information is accurate and never hidden or distorted.

Humanity

Driven by compassion, we focus our efforts on those who suffer most. Our humanitarian work is rooted in the simple belief that every child deserves dignity, safety, and the chance to thrive.

Neutrality

We do not take sides in political or military conflicts. Our only allegiance is to the well-being of children, and we deliver aid and support without bias or favor.

Impartiality

We respond solely to need. Our programs are inclusive, non-discriminatory, and designed to ensure that every child—no matter their background—receives the care and protection they deserve.

Our Impact

Measurable Change, Lasting Impact

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children reached and protected

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children receiving education & MHPSS

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schools with protection standards

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Professionals with exceptional expertise

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Volunteers across multiple regions and settings

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Years of consistent commitment

Our Services

Comprehensive Child Protection and Education

We deliver integrated services across Syria's most challenging environments, focusing on child protection, education, mental health support, and community empowerment. Our approach combines direct service delivery with capacity building and advocacy to create sustainable change for vulnerable children and their communities.

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Our Partners

Together with our trusted partners, we strengthen child protection, education, and community resilience—amplifying our impact for every child we serve