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Empowering Local Leaders for Child Protection

At Child Guardians, we believe that real change starts within communities. Through our Community-led Initiatives, we empower local leaders to take the lead in protecting children and promoting a safer, more inclusive environment for all.

Our core approach involves establishing and supporting Child Protection Committees (CPCs)—voluntary networks of community members who come together to safeguard children. These committees are active both inside schools and in the wider community, and include parents, educators, civil defense workers, health professionals, and youth.

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Sustainable Impact

A Model Unlike Any Other in Northwestern Syria

Child Guardians’ Protection Committees are the only grassroots child protection network of their kind in northwestern Syria—bringing together diverse community members and led prominently by women, whose leadership is central to driving inclusive, locally owned solutions for child safety.

Our Approach

What Do Child Protection Committees Do?

  • Responding to Protection Risks Identifying threats to children’s safety and responding with community-led solutions.
  • Referring Vulnerable Children Connecting children in need to our specialised case management teams for professional support.
  • Leading Community Awareness Organising consultations and outreach campaigns to raise awareness about child protection issues, with ongoing technical support from Child Guardians.
Each CPC serves as a frontline network, addressing risks and promoting awareness within their communities. Their work includes:

Unique Approach

What Makes Us Stand Out

  • Truly Voluntary All our protection committees are established on a completely voluntary basis, ensuring genuine community commitment.
  • Women's Leadership Women play distinguished leadership roles within our committees, ensuring inclusive representation and diverse perspectives.
  • Broad Community Representation Our committees include a wide spectrum of community members, from healthcare workers to educators, creating comprehensive protection networks.

Our Impact

Local Committees. Lifesaving Impact

  • Earthquake Recovery Efforts After the devastating earthquake in early 2023, CPCs mobilised quickly to support recovery. They initiated environmentally-friendly projects, restored child-friendly spaces, and rehabilitated parks and public streets, helping communities rebuild in meaningful and inclusive ways.
  • Schools Rehabilitation With the support of school-based CPCs, we renovated and rehabilitated 108 schools, providing safer and more supportive learning environments for 35,450 students.

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Community Impact in Action

Our Child Protection Committees across northwestern Syria are creating tangible change in their communities. From rehabilitating schools and public spaces to leading environmental initiatives and skills training, these images showcase the real-world impact of local leadership and community-driven solutions.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.

Our Youth-Led Initiative

Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders

Young people are a vital part of community-led protection. Through our Youth-Led Initiatives, we provide platforms for adolescents and youth to lead their own community actions—from peacebuilding to awareness-raising and psychosocial support.
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Support OUR Campaigns

Education is a lifeline that empowers children to heal, grow, and build a future beyond crisis. Through your support, we provide safe, inclusive, and adaptable learning environments for children in Syria—restoring their right to learn and hope.

Healing & Hope

Healing a child means healing the world around them. It’s about creating stable homes, supporting hopeful parents, and restoring a sense of safety so children can truly recover. Your support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Child Guardians 

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.

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