Safeguarding & GESI

Our commitment to protecting communities, promoting inclusion, and ensuring accountability in all our work.

Our Commitment

HCG is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and protection. We have established comprehensive frameworks and policies to ensure the safety and dignity of all community members, staff, and partners.

Safeguarding Framework with clear policies and procedures
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy
Code of Conduct for all staff and partners
Do No Harm principles integrated into all programming
Conflict sensitivity analysis in program design

Gender & Inclusion

HCG actively promotes gender equality and social inclusion across all programs. We recognize that climate change impacts affect women, youth, and marginalized groups differently, and our programming reflects this understanding.

Minimum 30% women representation in all community committees
Active inclusion of IDPs, youth, and minority clans in activities
Sex and age-disaggregated data collection and analysis
Women-targeted livelihood and leadership programs
Accessible feedback channels for all community members

Safeguarding Systems

Our safeguarding policy sets out how concerns are prevented, reported and handled. It requires induction training for staff and a signed acknowledgement from every staff member, volunteer and partner.

Code of Conduct

All staff, volunteers and partners are required to sign a Code of Conduct that sets out expected behaviour and prohibited actions.

Confidential Reporting

Confidential reporting is set out in the safeguarding policy. Concerns can be raised in person with the safeguarding focal person or by email to info@hawdclimateguardian.org.

Safeguarding Focal Person

A safeguarding focal person is responsible for receiving reports, supporting survivors, and coordinating responses.

Survivor-Centered Approach

All case handling follows survivor-centered principles, prioritizing safety, confidentiality, choice, and non-discrimination.

Community Feedback & Accountability

HCG provides accessible channels for community members to give feedback, raise concerns, or file complaints. Cases are logged, categorised, and resolved, with quarterly summaries reviewed by management and the Board.

Email

info@hawdclimateguardian.org

Community Focal Points

Community members who receive feedback

In-Person

Direct feedback during community meetings and site visits