Environment and climate change

At Stop Child Abuse (SCA), we recognize that child welfare is deeply connected to environmental health. Climate change, pollution, and environmental degradation disproportionately affect vulnerable children, exposing them to health risks, displacement, and exploitation.

To address this, SCA has integrated environmental and climate action into our child protection programs. Below are some of our key initiatives:

1. Eco-Education for Children & Communities

We educate children and communities on environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable living through:

  • School-based programs: Teaching kids about recycling, tree planting, and water conservation.
  • Parent & caregiver workshops: Encouraging eco-friendly practices at home to reduce pollution and health risks.
  • Youth-led climate clubs: Empowering young advocates to lead environmental projects in their communities.

2. Green Safe Spaces for Children

Many abused children find refuge in SCA-supported shelters. We ensure these spaces are:

  • Energy-efficient: Using solar power and rainwater harvesting.
  • Toxin-free: Eliminating harmful chemicals in cleaning and construction materials.
  • Nature-integrated: Creating gardens and green play areas to promote mental well-being.

3. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) for Child Protection

Climate disasters (floods, hurricanes, droughts) increase child trafficking, abuse, and neglect. SCA works to:

  • Train communities on emergency preparedness to keep children safe.
  • Establish child-friendly disaster response centers where kids receive care and psychological support.
  • Advocate for policies ensuring child protection in climate adaptation plans.

4. Sustainable Livelihoods to Prevent Child Exploitation

Poverty due to environmental crises forces families into child labor. SCA combats this by:

  • Promoting eco-friendly income sources (organic farming, upcycling businesses).
  • Supporting parents in green jobs to reduce dependency on child labor.
  • Providing scholarships so children stay in school instead of working in hazardous environments.

5. Advocacy & Partnerships for a Healthier Planet

SCA collaborates with governments, NGOs, and climate activists to:

  • Push for child-inclusive climate policies.
  • Demand corporate responsibility to reduce pollution harming children.
  • Amplify youth voices in global climate discussions.

Why This Work Matters

By linking child protection with environmental action, SCA ensures that:
✔️ Children grow up in safe, clean, and sustainable environments.
✔️ Families are resilient against climate shocks, reducing child abuse risks.
✔️ Future generations inherit a healthier planet where they can thrive.

Join us in protecting children by protecting our planet! 🌍💚

Every child, child has the right to live free from violence, exploitation and abuse.

Children experience insidious forms of violence, exploitation and abuse. It happens in refugee camps, and in the places children should be most protected – their homes, schools and online.