Standards people can understand and use
Protecting people. Upholding trust.
CADEF Cameroon’s policy framework supports respectful programme delivery, responsible management and accountability to the people we serve. This hub brings together guidance for children, families, communities, staff, partners and donors.
Safeguarding, integrity and accountability
Explore CADEF’s commitments to safeguarding, ethical conduct and accountability, with policy ownership and review information available for each area.
1. Child Protection and Safeguarding
Preventing harm, maintaining safe professional boundaries and responding to concerns affecting children and adults at risk.
Policy ownership and version details
- Management approval date
- 13 October 2026 — Executive Director
- Board ratification
- Recorded separately where required by the Constitution
- Version
- 1.0
- Responsible role
- Executive Director and Safeguarding Focal Point
- Review date
- 13 October 2027
- Approved download
- Not yet issued for the new edition
2. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Preventing misuse of power for sexual purposes, with safe reporting and survivor-centred referral arrangements.
Policy ownership and version details
- Management approval date
- 13 October 2026 — Executive Director
- Board ratification
- Recorded separately where required by the Constitution
- Version
- 1.0
- Responsible role
- PSEA Focal Point with Executive Director oversight
- Review date
- 13 October 2027
- Approved download
- Not yet issued for the new edition
3. Code of Conduct
Expected behaviour for people representing CADEF, including respect, integrity, safeguarding and responsible use of resources.
Policy ownership and version details
- Management approval date
- 13 October 2026 — Executive Director
- Board ratification
- Recorded separately where required by the Constitution
- Version
- 1.0
- Responsible role
- Executive Management Team
- Review date
- 13 October 2027
- Approved download
- Not yet issued for the new edition
4. Feedback, Complaints and Accountability
How communities, participants, partners and donors can share feedback, raise concerns and request a review.
Policy ownership and version details
- Management approval date
- 13 October 2026 — Executive Director
- Board ratification
- Recorded separately where required by the Constitution
- Version
- 1.0
- Responsible role
- Executive Management Team
- Review date
- 13 October 2027
- Approved download
- Not yet issued for the new edition
5. Whistleblower Protection
Reporting serious wrongdoing in good faith, with confidentiality and protection from retaliation.
Policy ownership and version details
- Management approval date
- 13 October 2026 — Executive Director
- Board ratification
- Recorded separately where required by the Constitution
- Version
- 1.0
- Responsible role
- Executive Management Team and Board oversight
- Review date
- 13 October 2027
- Approved download
- Not yet issued for the new edition
6. Anti-Fraud, Anti-Corruption and Bribery
Preventing theft, false claims, improper payments and misuse of organisational or donor resources.
Policy ownership and version details
- Management approval date
- 13 October 2026 — Executive Director
- Board ratification
- Recorded separately where required by the Constitution
- Version
- 1.0
- Responsible role
- Proposed: Finance and Administration lead
- Review date
- 13 October 2027
- Approved download
- Not yet issued for the new edition
7. Conflict of Interest
Declaring and managing personal interests that could affect recruitment, procurement or organisational decisions.
Policy ownership and version details
- Management approval date
- 13 October 2026 — Executive Director
- Board ratification
- Recorded separately where required by the Constitution
- Version
- 1.0
- Responsible role
- Executive Director; Board Chair for leadership conflicts
- Review date
- 13 October 2027
- Approved download
- Not yet issued for the new edition
8. Privacy and Data Protection
How personal information is collected, used, protected and retained, and how people can raise privacy concerns.
Policy ownership and version details
- Management approval date
- 13 October 2026 — Executive Director
- Board ratification
- Recorded separately where required by the Constitution
- Version
- 1.0
- Responsible role
- Executive Management Team
- Review date
- 13 October 2027
- Approved download
- Not yet issued for the new edition
9. Gender Equality, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination
Fair treatment and practical measures to reduce barriers to participation and opportunity.
Policy ownership and version details
- Management approval date
- 13 October 2026 — Executive Director
- Board ratification
- Recorded separately where required by the Constitution
- Version
- 1.0
- Responsible role
- Executive Management Team
- Review date
- 13 October 2027
- Approved download
- Not yet issued for the new edition
10. Ethical Communications, Photography and Consent
Accurate stories and results, voluntary consent, privacy and safe representation of children and communities.
Policy ownership and version details
- Management approval date
- 13 October 2026 — Executive Director
- Board ratification
- Recorded separately where required by the Constitution
- Version
- 1.0
- Responsible role
- Proposed: Communications lead and Safeguarding Focal Point
- Review date
- 13 October 2027
- Approved download
- Not yet issued for the new edition
Report a concern safely
Routine feedback
feedback@cadef.org
+237 682 662 587
+237 233 334 129
You may also speak to a CADEF staff member or supervisor. Anonymous concerns are reviewed where feasible.
Safeguarding and PSEA concerns
PSEA reporting channel
psea@cadef.org
Safeguarding and child protection
ikome@cadef.org
If the focal point is unavailable or implicated, contact the Executive Director at ikome@cadef.org. Concerns involving the Executive Director: board@cadef.org. Concerns involving the Board Chair: boardsecretary@cadef.org. Concerns involving both Board officers: adviser@cadef.org.
Share only the information needed to explain your concern. Ask for a private reporting arrangement before sending detailed information about a child or survivor. CADEF prohibits retaliation for good-faith reporting. If someone is in immediate danger, seek urgent local protection or emergency assistance.
Policy copies and document assurance
For policy copies, governance enquiries or partner due-diligence requests, contact info@cadef.org. Signed documents are released with their policy identifier, version, approval date, responsible role and review date.
Public access is balanced with the protection of personal information. Detailed investigation records, HR files, banking information and reusable signature assets are restricted.
Supporting operational policies
CADEF’s internal policy pack also addresses financial controls, procurement and assets, safer recruitment, field safety, MEAL, partner due diligence, records, information security, fundraising, environmental responsibility and risk management.
Related guidance: Document Retention · Partnership and Collaboration.