The challenge is to build systems resilient enough to sustain progress for future generations.

In a new article for the Commission, Brother Fortune Chakasara, Child Protection Specialist and safeguarding advocate from Malawi, reflects on the need to move from donor-driven programmes to locally owned child protection systems across Africa.

Sustainable safeguarding requires strong national leadership, long-term investment, and a commitment to building the institutions and workforce that protect children. Lasting change depends not on external support alone, but on national ownership and accountability.

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Episode XI of Inside Safeguarding is now available.

This month, we follow the Commission`s work across three continents, from Germany to Lima to Manila. William Roberts sits down with Sr. Mary Niluka Perera and Monsignor Robert J. Vitillo about building sustainable safeguarding structures within the Church.

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Pallottine coordinators from 18 countries gathered in Poland this month for an international meeting on child ministry and safeguarding, addressing topics ranging from artificial intelligence and digital media to pastoral care and the theological foundations of child ministry.

Among the sessions was a contribution by Commission member Ewa Kusz, who called for a culture of care rooted in a conversion of mentality and a firm commitment to the dignity of every child.

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Pope Leo XIV in Magnifica Humanitas:

"Living out justice in the Church means purifying ecclesial relationships and structures from distortions that give rise to inequality, lack of transparency and abuse of power. Listening to the victims of spiritual, economic, institutional, sexual and power-based abuse, as well as abuses of conscience, is an integral part of a journey toward justice, which includes acknowledging the harm done, just reparation and taking steps to prevent it from happening again. Every power is at the service of communion and mission."

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Pope Leo XIV`s first encyclical speaks directly to our mission:

"At the same time, it is also necessary to teach children, adolescents and young people how to recognize manipulation, defend their dignity and respect that of others in digital environments."

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Safeguarding efforts continue in the Philippines.

During a working visit to Manila, the Commission met with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, religious leaders, and safeguarding partners to reflect on formation, accompaniment, and the next steps ahead of upcoming national safeguarding initiatives.

The meetings will contribute to the preparation of the Commission’s Third Annual Report and ongoing discussions leading to the July Plenary Assembly and October national policy workshop.

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