HELPING CHILDREN

Who we are

HELPING CHILDREN is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the lives of children across the world. With a commitment to empowering the next generation, we focus on addressing critical issues that affect children’s well-being, including education, health, nutrition, and protection.

Our Vision

To create a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive, learn, and grow in a safe, nurturing environment.

Our Mission

We strive to uplift underprivileged children by providing access to quality education, healthcare, and essential resources. Through sustainable programs and collaborative efforts, we aim to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future for all children.

What We Do

• Education Initiatives: Supporting schools, providing scholarships, and offering resources to enhance learning opportunities.
• Healthcare Programs: Delivering medical care, nutrition programs, and mental health support for vulnerable children.
• Community Support: Working with families and communities to create safe and supportive environments for children to thrive.
• Emergency Response: Assisting children and families affected by natural disasters, economic crises, or conflict situations.

Why We Care

Children are the foundation of our future. However, many in the world face barriers such as poverty, malnutrition, and lack of access to education. At HELPING CHILDREN, we believe every child deserves a fair chance to succeed and live a happy, fulfilling life.

Join Us

Together, we can make a difference. Whether you choose to volunteer, donate, or partner with us, your support helps us reach more children in need and bring hope to their lives.

HELPING CHILDREN: Changing lives, one child at a time.

Our culture and values

1. Culture

The culture of HELPING CHILDREN is built on compassion, inclusivity, and collaboration, creating a supportive environment where every team member, partner, and beneficiary feels empowered and valued. Key aspects of the organizational culture include:

• Empathy-Centered Approach: Understanding and addressing the unique needs of every child and their community.
• Collaboration and Partnerships: Working hand-in-hand with local communities, governments, and other organizations for impactful change.
• Transparency and Accountability: Maintaining open communication and integrity in all operations, ensuring donor trust and effective use of resources.
• Innovation and Adaptability: Embracing innovative solutions and adapting to changing needs to provide sustainable outcomes.
• Respect for Diversity: Celebrating the cultural, social, and economic diversity of children and families worldwide.

2. Values

The values of HELPING CHILDREN are the foundation for its operations, decision-making, and interactions with stakeholders. These include:

Compassion

Demonstrating care and concern for children’s well-being, recognizing their potential, and acting with kindness and understanding.

Empowerment

Equipping children, families, and communities with tools and opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and thrive independently.

Integrity

Upholding the highest ethical standards, ensuring honesty, transparency, and accountability in all programs and initiatives.

Equality

Fostering equal opportunities for all children, regardless of their socio-economic background, gender, or abilities.

Sustainability

Promoting long-term solutions that address root causes of issues and ensure continuous improvement in children’s lives and their communities.

Education

Recognizing education as a fundamental right and a key driver for change, investing in learning opportunities for children.

Health and Nutrition

Prioritizing children’s physical and mental well-being through accessible health care, proper nutrition, and supportive programs.

Community Focus

Engaging with local communities to identify needs, build capacity, and create solutions that respect cultural values and traditions.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy

1. Introduction HELPING CHILDREN is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in all aspects of our work. As a registered non-governmental organization, we recognize the value of diversity in achieving our mission to support children and uphold the principles of fairness, dignity, and respect for all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.

2. Purpose This policy outlines our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. It ensures that discrimination, harassment, or inequality have no place in our organization.

3. Scope This policy applies to:

• Employees

• Volunteers

• Board members

• Beneficiaries

• Contractors and partners

4. Principles HELPING CHILDREN is guided by the following principles:

• Equality: Ensuring that everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources.

• Diversity: Valuing and respecting differences in age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and other characteristics.

• Inclusion: Creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported to contribute to our mission.

5. Legal Framework We adhere to all applicable local and international laws and conventions regarding equality and non-discrimination, including:

• United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

• Applicable anti-discrimination laws in countries where we operate

6. Our Commitments

6.1 Employment and Volunteering

• Recruitment, promotion, and training processes will be free from bias.

• We will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

• All staff and volunteers will receive training on EDI principles.

6.2 Service Delivery

• Programs and services will be designed to address the diverse needs of the communities we serve.

• We will actively seek feedback from beneficiaries to ensure our services are inclusive and equitable.

6.3 Governance and Leadership

• Leadership will model and champion EDI values.

• Policies and practices will be regularly reviewed to address potential barriers to inclusion.

7. Prohibited Conduct HELPING CHILDREN will not tolerate:

• Discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.

• Victimization of individuals who raise concerns about inequality.

• Any behavior that undermines our commitment to EDI.

8. Reporting and Accountability

• Any concerns about breaches of this policy should be reported to the designated EDI Officer or the HR Department.

• All reports will be treated confidentially and investigated promptly.

• Individuals found to have violated this policy will face disciplinary action.

9. Monitoring and Evaluation

• We will monitor EDI performance through regular audits and feedback mechanisms.

• Progress on EDI objectives will be reported annually to the board and stakeholders.

10. Policy Review This policy will be reviewed every two years or earlier if necessary to ensure it remains relevant and effective.

11. Contact Information For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact: Mr. Chandima Wierathna Attorney-at-law via +94714334138

12. Approval This policy was approved by the Board of Directors on 01st January 2015