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Report misconduct

Speak up. We will listen and act.

If you have seen, heard or suspect abuse, exploitation, fraud or other misconduct by anyone connected to Hold the Child, please tell us. Every report is taken seriously.

Is a child in immediate danger?

Contact local police or emergency services first: [local emergency number, confirm]. You can also call the national child helpline: [child helpline number, confirm]. Then let us know.

What you can report

Concerns we want to hear about

You don’t need proof to raise a concern. If something feels wrong, report it.

Sexual exploitation & abuse

Any sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment by HCO staff, volunteers, partners or contractors (PSEA).

Harm to a child

Physical, emotional or sexual abuse, neglect, or any behaviour that breaks our Child Safeguarding Policy.

Fraud & corruption

Theft, bribery, misuse of funds or aid, conflicts of interest, or procurement irregularities.

Other misconduct

Harassment, discrimination, bullying, or any breach of our Code of Conduct.

How to report

Choose the channel that feels safest for you

Online form

Report securely using the form on this page. It goes straight to our Ethics team, and you can stay anonymous.

Use the form below →

Email

Write directly to our Ethics team.

ethics@holdthechild.ngo

Phone or in person

Call our reporting line, or speak to any HCO staff member or community focal point.

[Reporting hotline number] [confirm]

Make a report

Report a concern online

It takes about 5 minutes. Only the description is required.

1

About you

You can stay anonymous. Every question in this step is optional.

Without contact details we can’t update you or ask follow-up questions.

2

About the concern

Share what you know. You don’t need proof.

If yes, please also contact local police or emergency services: [local emergency number, confirm].

Include what happened, when, and the roles of the people involved. Only share personal details needed to understand the concern.

3

Confirm and send

Your report goes straight to our Ethics team.

Sent securely to ethics@holdthechild.ngo

Thank you. Your report has been sent to our Ethics team. If you left contact details, we will be in touch.

How your report is handled

  • It goes directly to Hold the Child’s Ethics team.
  • It is not stored on this website.
  • You can report anonymously.
  • We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports.
  • If you leave contact details, we aim to acknowledge your report within [X] working days.

Prefer email?

Write to our Ethics team directly.

ethics@holdthechild.ngo

Child in immediate danger?

Call local police or emergency services first: [local emergency number, confirm].

What happens next

How we handle your report

1. We receive it

Your report goes to our Ethics team, not to the people involved.

2. We assess it

We review the concern quickly and prioritise anyone at risk.

3. We investigate

Trained staff look into the report, sharing information only with those who need it to respond.

4. We act & support

We take action, refer survivors to support services, and never tolerate retaliation against people who report.