NACG ConnectEnd Violence Against Children · Sri Lanka
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Protecting Children · Promoting Rights · Ending Violence
NACG EVaC Sri Lanka unites government, civil society, and international partners behind one shared mission - to end violence against children, in every form, across the country.
A Sri Lanka where every child lives free from violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect, and discrimination.- NACG EVaC Sri Lanka
NACG EVaC Sri Lanka is a national child-protection network coordinating prevention, response, and advocacy so no child falls through the gaps between organizations.
“To strengthen collaboration among government institutions, civil society organizations, development partners, communities, children, and youth in order to promote child rights and contribute towards ending all forms of violence against children in Sri Lanka.”
From the household to national policy, we bring partners together around evidence, shared standards, and a single goal.
Strengthening families, schools, and communities to stop violence before it begins through awareness, training, and community-led action.
Coordinated reporting, referral, and survivor-centred support across member organizations - connected to the national child helpline.
Driving legal reform and national standards that uphold every child's right to safety, from community-level change to parliamentary advocacy.
These values shape every programme, partnership, and decision NACG EVaC Sri Lanka makes.
These goals shape our annual work plans, partnerships, and advocacy agenda - grounded in the rights of every child in Sri Lanka.
Strengthen child protection systems at national and community levels.
Promote full implementation of child rights policies and frameworks.
Advocate for legislative reforms that protect children from all forms of violence.
Increase public awareness of violence against children and its prevention.
Support evidence-based decision making in child protection programmes.
Encourage meaningful child and youth participation in policy and planning.
Facilitate collaboration among government, civil society, and development partners.
Contribute to regional child protection initiatives through SAIEVAC and SAARC.
NACG EVaC Sri Lanka works closely with a broad coalition of organizations and institutions to strengthen child protection across the country.
NACG EVaC Sri Lanka is the national coordinating mechanism under the South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children (SAIEVAC) - a SAARC-affiliated intergovernmental body working across eight countries to protect children.
The South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children coordinates national networks across all SAARC member states. NACG Sri Lanka is the national focal point.
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Established as Sri Lanka's national coordinating group to end violence against children, bringing scattered organizational efforts under one roof.
Grew to 20+ member organizations spanning government ministries, civil society organizations, international NGOs, and UN agencies.
Launched a coordinated reporting and referral pathway connected to the national child helpline - 1929.
Began active engagement in national legislative reform processes, contributing to child protection policy frameworks.
Driving policy reform, community-led prevention, and national safeguarding standards across all 25 districts of Sri Lanka.
These are some of the member and partner organizations working with NACG EVaC Sri Lanka.
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.
Free, confidential support for children and anyone concerned about a child's safety.
Available 24 hours, every day
