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Our fight against child abuse
and exploitation
Inspired Adventures commits an unwavering pledge to uphold the
welfare of children in the countries we visit, and we are working
to stop abuse and exploitation. We strongly support a child’s right
to survival, development and protection as outlined in the United
Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Inspired Adventures recognises that children should be afforded the necessary
protection and assistance so that he or she can fully immerse themselves within the
community, living a full and harmonious life and developing in an environment of
peace, love and understanding. We take due account of the significance of traditions
and cultural values of a community and its children, recognising the importance of
international collaboration for cultivating the lives of children in every country, and
especially developing countries.
WHY WE SAY NO TO ORPHANAGE TOURISM
• Inspired Adventures strongly
discourages short stay visits to
orphanages during or after any
of our trips and adventures
• Children are not tourist attractions
and short stay visits to orphanages are
not in the best interest of the child
• The following organisations also
discourage orphanage visits;
Save the Children Australia,
UNICEF Australia, Childfund Australia,
Friends International,
ChildSafe Network
WHEN INTERACTING WITH CHILDREN
• Always treat children and their
families equally and with respect, no
matter their race, sex, religion or other
• Listen to children, and stop any
interaction with a child if they say
stop, or if they appear uncomfortable
• Do not arrange or encourage
meetings outside the designated
project visit/meeting
• Do not under any circumstances
provide a child with drugs,
alcohol or cigarettes
• Do not involve yourself sexually with
a child or expose them to sexually
explicit content
• Do not physically or
emotionally abuse a child
• Raise all concerns about a child’s
welfare or health as soon as the
issue arises
PHOTOGRAPHING AND FILMING CHILDREN
• Before taking photographs or filming
a child, adhere to the advice of the
Inspired Adventures’ team leader
or charity representative regarding
whether it is customary or suitable
• Before taking photographs or filming
a child, ask permission from the child
or the child’s guardians, and disclose
where the content will be used
• Do not under any circumstances take
a photo or video of a cultural activity
that is considered sacred or otherwise
POLICY: CHILD PR OTECTI O N
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• Do not under any circumstances
portray children or their guardians as
helpless victims
• Ensure to balance human needs
with optimistic language about what
people are doing to help themselves
• Photos and video content must
never depict the names of
children or their locations when
including sensitive information
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