Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

PROTECT
EVERY
child.

We create and invest in innovative tools that leverage technology, research, and education to prevent child sexual abuse — one of the most pervasive and underreported forms of child maltreatment. Eradicating it in our lifetime is not just a goal. It is an obligation.

Our Mission
50K+
Files of suspected CSAM reported in Africa in 2023
61M+
Files of suspected CSAM reported globally in 2024
NOW
The time to act — every child deserves to be safe
Technology for ProtectionKemi WhatsApp ChatbotEducation & AwarenessResearch-Driven SolutionsPsychosocial Support12+ Countries · 3 ContinentsSafeguarding PoliciesPrevention FirstTechnology for ProtectionKemi WhatsApp ChatbotEducation & AwarenessResearch-Driven SolutionsPsychosocial Support12 Countries · 3 ContinentsSafeguarding PoliciesPrevention First

WHO
WE ARE

The Safernet Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Initiative is a coordinated response to one of the world's most persistent yet preventable forms of child maltreatment. With presence in 21 countries across Africa, Asia, and beyond, we combine innovative technology, evidence-based training, psychosocial support, and strategic partnerships to prevent child sexual abuse before it happens.

Our work spans prevention, awareness, capacity building, and survivor support — addressing the challenge from every angle. Whether through our WhatsApp chatbot Kemi, training programs for educators, or policy development with institutions, we are committed to creating safe spaces where every child can grow and thrive.

01
We Build
We create and develop innovative tools that protect children from sexual abuse online and offline.
02
We Collaborate
We partner with institutions that share our mission — because eradicating child sexual abuse requires a unified front.
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Meet
Kemi.

Your always-on support system against child sexual abuse.

Kemi is our purpose-built WhatsApp chatbot — a safe, accessible, and confidential support tool designed to help children, parents, and caregivers get help, report concerns, and access guidance on child sexual abuse prevention.

Available 24/7 on a platform billions already use, Kemi lowers the barrier to seeking help. Whether someone needs information, a safe space to share, or guidance on next steps — Kemi is there. No app download. No waiting. Just help, when it's needed most.

Chat with Kemi on WhatsApp
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Kemi
Online
Hi, I'm Kemi 👋 I'm here to help you stay safe and get support. How can I help you today?
I need help understanding what counts as abuse.
You're not alone and you did the right thing by asking. Let me share some important information with you...
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BUILDING
SAFE COMMUNITIES

Lasting protection requires trusted people in every community to be equipped, empowered, and certified. We work directly with the children and young people, leaders, and community figures who shape children's lives — training and certifying them to identify, prevent, and respond to child sexual abuse that is often not recognised or sometimes ignored.

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Children and Young People
Equipping them with digital literacy and online safety skills
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Educators
Equipping teachers to recognize and respond to abuse
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Parents
Empowering families to protect children in their care
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Community Leaders
Building child protection awareness at grassroots level
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Law Enforcement
Strengthening capacity for investigation and prosecution
Safeguarding Policy Development
Beyond individual training, we work with schools and organisations to develop, implement, and review robust safeguarding policies. Our approach ensures that child protection is not just a single training event, but an embedded institutional culture — with clear procedures, reporting pathways, and accountability structures that keep children safe every day.

HEALING
PATHWAYS

Child sexual abuse leaves deep psychological scars. The trauma experienced by survivors profoundly affects their mental health, relationships, and ability to trust. We work alongside psychosocial support specialists to provide trauma-informed care and healing pathways for survivors.

Our holistic approach combines clinical intervention, peer support networks, and community reintegration programs to help survivors reclaim their lives and rebuild their futures.

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Mental Health Support
Trauma-informed counseling and therapy for survivors
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Peer Support Groups
Safe spaces for survivors to share and heal together
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Reintegration Programs
Helping survivors rebuild relationships and community ties

OUR
BOOKS

We have produced two landmark educational books now used by teachers, parents, and child protection professionals across 12 countries on 3 continents — with active plans to scale further globally.

12+
Countries Reached
3
Continents
Plans to Scale Further

MEASURABLE
CHANGE

Since our inception, we have been building measurable change on the ground — reaching children, equipping educators, and strengthening communities across Africa and beyond.
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125K+
Children Reached
Indirect engagement through our programs, initiatives and social media
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5k+
Educators Trained
Teachers equipped with child protection knowledge
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420+
Institutions Supported
Schools and organizations with safeguarding policies
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12
Countries Active
Our presence across Africa, Asia, and globally

OUR
APPROACH

Through seamless cooperation among non-profits, technology companies, telecommunications enterprises, and governmental organizations, we turn the seemingly impossible task of preventing child sexual abuse into the possible.

Tech for Good
We build technology solutions that can be scaled globally, and address issues around child sexual abuse.
Education
We create educational tools and resources that is scalable globally.
Research
We carry out research and embed child protection into systems and policies, ensuring long-term, scalable change that persists across generations.

STRONGER
together.

When experts in child sexual abuse prevention collaborate, they leverage each other's strengths, resources, and expertise to address this complex problem. These synergies foster a more integrated approach — leading to sustainable, scalable outcomes.

We partner with enterprises that share our mission. If your work aligns with eradicating child sexual abuse, we want to hear from you.

Sector
Non-Profits
Sector
Technology Companies
Sector
Telecommunications
Sector
Government Organizations