South Asian school children smiling outdoors
NACG EVaC Sri Lanka

Protecting Every Child.Building a Safer Future.

Together with communities, organizations, and policymakers, NACG Connect works to end violence against children across every district of Sri Lanka.

In coordination with
SAIEVACUNICEFSAARC
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The reality we face

Why this work cannot wait

Behind every figure is a child whose right to safety, dignity, and a childhood is at risk.

10%
of girls are married before the age of 18
2,937
reported crimes against children in a single year
100,000+
children affected by child labour
60%
increase in reported trafficking cases

Figures shown are estimates pending verification - to be replaced with cited national data.

Our focus areas

Six fronts in the fight to keep children safe

We coordinate prevention, response, and advocacy across the forms of violence children face most in Sri Lanka.

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Who we are

A national network with a single mission

The National Action and Coordination Group (NACG EVaC) is a child-protection network that functions across all districts of Sri Lanka - uniting government bodies, civil society, development partners, and youth to coordinate one national response to violence against children.

Founded

Established as Sri Lanka's national coordinating group to end violence against children under SAIEVAC.

Coalition

Brought together 20+ organizations - government, civil society, UN agencies, and international NGOs.

Today

Driving policy reform, community prevention, and a coordinated child protection network across all 25 districts.

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What we do

Ten ways we protect children

NACG EVaC Sri Lanka works across advocacy, awareness, policy, and coordination - so that every child in the country is protected from violence.

Our full work
Child Rights Advocacy
Policy Engagement
Public Awareness Campaigns
Community Mobilization
Stakeholder Coordination
Capacity Building
Research & Knowledge Sharing
Child Participation Programs
National & Regional Collaboration
Media & Communication
Our reach

A child-protection network in every district

NACG functions across all districts of Sri Lanka - coordinating partners in all nine provinces so that protection reaches every community, not only the capital.

9
Provinces covered
25
Districts reached
20+
Partner organizations
8
SAARC member countries
Map of Sri Lanka showing NACG network coverage
Western Central Southern Northern Eastern North Western North Central Uva Sabaragamuwa
Get help · Report a case

See something? Speak up for a child.

If a child is in danger or you suspect abuse, exploitation, or neglect, reporting it is the first step to protection. Reports can be made confidentially - you do not need to be certain to make a call.

24-hour Child Helpline
1929

Free, confidential support for children and anyone concerned about a child's safety.

Available 24 hours, every day