Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

 

Resurge Children East Africa (RCEA), founded in 2015 and based in Kisumu, Kenya, is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to advancing equitable, high-quality education and healthcare. We believe that every child and young person has the right to learn, lead healthy lives, and achieve their full potential, regardless of background.

2. Purpose of this Policy

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This policy provides a framework for how RCEA operates and governs its programmes across education and healthcare. It sets out our principles, commitments, and standards to ensure accountability, transparency, and integrity in all areas of our work.

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3. Core Principles

• Equity and Inclusion – Ensure that all children and young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have access to quality education and healthcare opportunities.

• Child Rights and Protection – Place the safety, dignity, health, and well-being of children at the centre of all programmes.

• Quality and Impact – Use evidence-based approaches to improve learning outcomes, strengthen teacher expertise, and enhance healthcare delivery.

• Accountability and Transparency – Uphold the highest standards of financial integrity, governance, and reporting.

• Partnership – Collaborate with communities, schools, health institutions, government, and supporters to maximise impact and sustainability.

 

4. Areas of Policy Commitment

a. Education Programmes

• Provide professional learning to builds teachers’ knowledge and skills to design, implement, and sustain effective professional learning within schools.

• Support schools to create better literacy outcomes for all children

• Provide essential learning resources and create culturally relevant story books

• Award transformative university scholarships to exceptional, disadvantaged students.

b. Healthcare Programmes

• Deliver and support life-changing surgical care for children from low-income families.

• Strengthen the capacity of healthcare professionals through training programmes.

c. Child Protection and Safeguarding

• Zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, or neglect.

• Staff and volunteers must follow the Child Protection Policy (to be annexed).

• Mandatory reporting of all safeguarding concerns.

d. Financial Management

• Transparent use of funds for intended purposes only.

• Annual financial statements prepared and audited.

• Clear accountability to donors, beneficiaries, and regulatory authorities.

e. Human Resources

• Recruitment based on merit, fairness, and equal opportunity.

• Staff and volunteers trained on safeguarding, ethics, anti-corruption, and relevant education and healthcare protocols.

• Respect for diversity, gender equity, and non-discrimination.

f. Data Protection and Privacy

• Respect confidentiality of all beneficiaries, partners, and donors.

• Personal data collected, stored, and used responsibly, in line with applicable regulations.

 

5. Monitoring and Review

• This policy will be reviewed every two years by the Board of Directors.

• Updates will be communicated to all staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

• Compliance will be monitored through internal audits, programme evaluations, and feedback from partners.

 

6. Approval

This policy has been approved by the Board of Directors of Resurge Children East Africa on [17/12/2022].

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Signed:
Chairperson – Board of Directors
Executive Director – Resurge Children East Africa