Safeguarding

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is committed to promoting safe, respectful relationships with and between all those who come into contact with our work, including staff, associates, programme participants and the wider communities we serve.

We take all reasonable measures to prevent harm, including all forms of exploitation, abuse, bullying, harassment and abuse of power that may arise through our staff, programmes or operations. This is essential to maintaining trust and ensuring that our programmes are safe and inclusive for all.

Safeguarding is a core responsibility across AKF. It means preventing harm and responding appropriately when concerns arise, ensuring that everyone who comes into contact with our organisation – including those who work for or with us – is protected.

AKF has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), as well as neglect and other forms of misconduct by staff, representatives or partners.

If you have any concerns about misconduct at AKF, or if you have witnessed or experienced wrongdoing, we encourage you to speak up.

You can Report a Concern here.

AKF’s Global Safeguarding Manual

AKF is committed to safeguarding the dignity, safety and well-being of all individuals who come into contact with our work. The Global Safeguarding Manual sets out the standards, responsibilities and expectations that underpin this commitment, including the consequences of non-compliance.

The Manual brings together the following core policies:

• AKF Code of Conduct Sets out the standards of behaviour expected of all staff and associated personnel.

• AKF Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy: Protects people who come into contact with AKF, including staff, from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment by AKF staff and associated personnel.

• AKF Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: Protects children and young people from harm caused by AKF staff, associated personnel and programme design and delivery.

• AKF Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy: Protects adults who may be at risk of harm, including programme participants and members of the communities where AKF works.

• AKF Anti-Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment Policy: Protects staff and others working with AKF from discrimination, bullying and non-sexual harassment in the workplace.

• AKF Communications and Content Gathering Ethics Policy: Ensures that communications and content gathering are carried out ethically and safely, with respect for the dignity and rights of those involved.

Explore our Global Safeguarding Manual below or download the PDF here.