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The Tabletochki Charitable Foundation is Ukraine's most extensive charitable foundation in pediatric oncology. It has been operating since 2011 and supports children and their families at every stage of treatment. Children and young adults battling cancer are particularly vulnerable, as their health conditions make them largely dependent on those around them.
Our priority is their protection and safety, so we have developed the Child and Young Adult Protection and Safeguarding Policy. It is based on international standards and Ukrainian legislation to protect the rights and safety of children and young adults in the Foundation's work.
We adhere to a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect of the needs of children and young adults. If reasonable suspicion arises regarding unacceptable behavior by a Foundation representative, we conduct an internal investigation involving a special commission. When recruiting or engaging employees, partners, or contractors, we strive to avoid collaborating with individuals who may pose a risk to children and young adults.
We understand that it is impossible to eliminate risks; however, we do everything possible to identify, prevent, control, and minimize them. The Foundation regularly informs its representatives and partners about safety standards and implements measures to avoid unacceptable behavior.
Each representative of the Foundation bears personal responsibility for the safety of children and young adults during interactions with them.
We always put the interests of children and young adults first. It means that Foundation representatives must respect each child or young adult's dignity, rights, and needs.
If there are suspicions of the Policy violation, the Foundation's Child Safeguarding Officer must respond immediately. If necessary, an internal investigation is conducted, and disciplinary measures are applied if suspicions are confirmed. In cases provided by law, law enforcement authorities are involved. All investigations aim to protect the victims, ensure their safety, maintain confidentiality, and uphold non-discriminatory treatment.
The Policy applies to all Foundation representatives, including employees, interns, volunteers, consultants, contractors, and partners who interact with children and young adults on behalf of the Foundation.
The list includes examples of unacceptable behavior in interacting with children and young adults:
This list is fundamental but not exhaustive. Be responsible in your behavior – familiarize yourself with the complete list of rules.
The use of offensive, abusive, degrading, or discriminatory language, as well as sexual innuendos, jokes, or coercion into sexualized behavior. The use of profanity or a harsh tone toward a child or young adult, or in their presence, as well as actions that may cause psychological harm (shaming, humiliation).
Any forms of physical violence and abuse (including beating). Touching intimate areas (genitals, neck, buttocks, chest, lower back, abdomen), except in cases where it is necessary to prevent harm to health or life. Kissing or behavior with sexual undertones. Establishing relationships that may be perceived as violence, abuse, or exploitation.
Being alone with a child without observers (except for the work of a psychologist or assisting a child with a disability with the consent of a legal representative). Visits by children to the homes of Foundation representatives without adult supervision (except in cases of immediate danger, with prior notification of the management).
Leaving a child or young adult unsupervised, mainly if they or their legal representatives express concerns about potential risks. Providing children with alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products.
Discrimination based on gender, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, skin color, language, racial origin, political, or other beliefs.
Engaging children or young adults in hazardous or exploitative labor, as well as in work that violates national and international child labor laws.
Depicting children in an inappropriate manner or inadequately dressed. Photography, video recording, and using such materials without legal representatives' consent (except in cases where it is necessary to protect the child's interests or if the face is blurred to prevent identification). Mentioning the last name of a child or young adult in public materials. Disclosure of non-public or sensitive information about a child or young adult to others.
The use of computers, mobile phones, video cameras, photo cameras, or social media in a way that causes or may cause harm to children (including viewing child exploitation materials), regardless of whether it occurs during working hours or involves Foundation equipment.
Failure to report to the Child Safeguarding Officer within 4 hours of identifying a situation involving any facts of violence, abuse, exploitation, or neglect of a child or young adult, as well as a reasonable suspicion of such treatment.
This list is fundamental but not exhaustive. Be responsible in your behavior – familiarize yourself with the complete list of rules.
unusual injuries, marks from weapons, self-harm, isolation.
sudden mood changes, fear of adults, depression.
poor hygiene, malnutrition, inadequate physical development.
a child's disclosure of abuse, age-inappropriate sexual behavior.
For more detailed information on indicators of physical, sexual, or psychological abuse or neglect, follow the link to the entire document.
We train employees and volunteers on the risks of violence and exploitation. Familiarization with the Safeguarding Policy is mandatory upon employment or engagement in collaboration.
We screen all job applicants and volunteers to ensure they align with our values. We also conduct background checks on contractors using open sources for any violations of children's rights.
Anyone with suspicions or information about possible violations can report it. A special commission reviews all reports confidentially.
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