Safeguarding framework review and update
Your safeguarding framework was written years ago — your programmes have changed, your team has grown, and the document no longer reflects how you actually work.
What you'll achieve
An updated, contextually relevant framework that meets current funder expectations and sector standards.
How a Nonprofit Builder consultant helps
- Review your existing documents against current best practice, identify gaps, and revise the framework in consultation with your team and board.
Key deliverables
- Revised safeguarding framework, change log and rationale, board sign-off briefing, staff communication note.
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Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub (RSH)
A free online hub that helps humanitarian and development organisations, and smaller civil society organisations in particular, strengthen safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. It lists over 1,300 resources, including tools, guidance, training material and how-to notes, plus 140 consultants. National hubs serve 12 countries in South Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe. Content is in 18 languages and follows the CAPSEAH framework.
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Good Practice Review 8: Humanitarian Security Risk Management
The 3rd edition of a widely used reference on security risk management for humanitarian organisations. Practitioner experts revised it over 3 years. Its 7 chapters cover foundations, ecosystems, organisational and operational elements, people, technology, and specific threats. The 2025 edition adds a person-centred approach, the security burden on national and local actors, partnership security, access and deconfliction, and digital risks such as disinformation and surveillance. Security managers use it to design policies and plans.
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