METAdrasi: Is an internationally awarded Greek non-profit organisation that is dedicated to protecting and integrating refugees and migrants in Greece. Guided by the principles of efficiency, transparency, and innovation, METAdrasi is determined to achieve structural change by advocating for sustainable approaches to migration issues.
They introduced the innovative Guardianship programme in Greece in 2014, a vital initiative for safeguarding unaccompanied and separated children, which has now been institutionalised by the government.
By raising awareness among minors to recognise and report incidents, training and monitoring Guardians to record and report incidents, and creating a secure environment for unaccompanied and separated children, METAdrasi seeks to scale the procedures for addressing the underreporting of child abuse incidents among the unaccompanied minors in Greece.
NWG Network: Is a charitable organisation serving as a UK-wide network of over 14,500 practitioners that disseminates critical information to professionals addressing child abuse, exploitation and trafficking within the UK. This network encompasses voluntary and statutory services as well as private entities operating in this sector, providing comprehensive support, guidance, and training, among other valuable services.
With a distinguished reputation established over the years, much of their previous work has been sustained by grant funding. Now, there’s a strategic shift towards a more sustainable fee-based model, capitalising on their high reputation across the nation. As part of this transition, through the Scale Accelerator, they seek to enhance their financial independence by reducing reliance on grant funding through strategic initiatives.
Specchio Magico: Is a non-profit organisation founded in Italy in 2001. Their flagship programme, the Porcospini project, represents an innovative and effective response to the emerging and strategic need for prevention of child sexual abuse investment, a primary element of child protection, by institutional bodies.
Their goal is to significantly scale up the Porcospini project through the Scale Accelerator by extending its reach to new territories and engaging with additional professionals, establishing it as a renowned model for primary prevention against child abuse and neglect in diverse regions. This expansion aims to foster synergies with local communities, authorities, and institutions while exploring innovative sustainability and fundraising solutions.
Protect Children: Is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in Helsinki, Finland. Working internationally with a dedicated team, they advocate for the right of the child to be free from sexual violence.
Recognising a critical need for a user-friendly online resource to assist individuals grappling with the consumption of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), they developed the ReDirection Self-Help Programme. This anonymous online initiative is designed to aid users in altering their harmful behaviour patterns and ceasing their consumption of CSAM. Ultimately, the intervention aims to curtail the occurrence of further sexual violence against children. They are currently in the process of expanding their solution across the European Union.
Terre des Hommes (TdH): Is a Swiss organisation for children’s aid, created in 1960, committed to protecting children’s lives and their rights, and improving their well-being.
TdH Regional Hub in Europe is ambitious about tackling gender-based violence against children in school settings. While possessing strong, evidence-based solutions for tackling this phenomenon, there is demand to adapt these solutions to each unique local context in countries of Hungary, Greece, Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, and Kosovo. As part of the Scale Accelerator , they are looking to meet those demands, expanding their knowledge on scaling up social impact-oriented solutions and being equipped with tools that would enable them to optimise their delivery.
