It encompasses all forms of sexual abuse and sexual violence experienced by children, perpetrated by adults or peers. It affects every community, country and culture across the world, with one in five girls and one in seven boys experiencing some form of sexual violence before the age of 18.
We are all likely to be connected to children and adults who are survivors, whether we know their story or not. But sexual violence is not inevitable. The solutions exist, we know what works - and if we act decisively and together, we can end this epidemic.
that childhood sexual violence is preventable, with locally-led and evidence-based solutions and tools to keep children safe
has broken the silence and stigma, demanded action and built political momentum across the world
has a shared roadmap developed by a coalition of hundreds of stakeholders worldwide
has acted as a disruptor, escalating online abuse - but is also a key part of the solution when harnessed to detect and prevent harm
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Children who grow up free from childhood sexual abuse are less likely to experience depression, substance abuse, and suicide.
Preventing children from experiencing sexual violence allows them to live out their childhood and establish healthy and secure relationships as they mature into adults.
We can protect more than 300M children from abuse and exploitation online. By detecting and removing both perpetrators and harmful materials we will ensure that the digital world is a safe place for children to explore and play.
The mental health consequences of childhood sexual abuse negatively impact educational outcomes, such as dropout rates. Ending abuse can help boost educational attainment and lower dropout rates. We must give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We set children up for long-term success, resulting in higher lifetime earnings, better employment outcomes, and improved overall well-being.
The Safe Childhoods Initiative was created in 2025 by a group of leading philanthropies, including the Carlson Family Foundation, the Indigo Trust, Oak Foundation, Phillips Foundation, Segal Philanthropies, and the World Childhood Foundation, to change the way the world responds to childhood sexual violence. The initiative is currently being incubated at Panorama Global, a global social impact nonprofit.
