Safeguarding

Safeguarding-new

A Culture of Safeguarding

The Congregation is committed to enabling positive change and to protect and promote the fundamental human rights of girls, women and children.  We are committed to providing an environment that serves the best interests and developmental needs of children and person/s in vulnerable situation/s.

We strive for the highest standards of professional care and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as well as Congregational guiding principles through its charism and spirit.  All sisters and associated people of the Congregation are required to abide by these standards.

Congregation Safeguarding Committee

Tina Campbell

Based in Scotland- Psychotherapist, International Lecturer on Safeguarding & Safeguarding Consultant

Ugonna Ezekwem

Based in Nigeria - Civil lawyer, Retired Chief Magistrate & Child Expert Consultant/Recourse person

Steve Rocha

Based in India – Social Worker & Child Rights Advocate nationally and internationally at United Nations

Judi Fairholm

Based in Canada (Vancouver) - Child Protection Expert & International lecturer on Safeguarding

Stella Motsi

based in Zimbabwe - Social worker, Child Protection Specialist and Researcher

Dr. Waldery Hilgeman

Based in Italy – Canon Lawyer & Civil Lawyer

Maria Ines Franck

based in Argentina - Civil Lawyer, Canon Lawyer & Psychology & International lecturer on Safeguarding

Sr. Yolanda Sanchez

based in Italy- Congregational Leadership Team (CLT) Delegate

Tina Campbell

Based in Scotland- Psychotherapist, International Lecturer on Safeguarding & Safeguarding Consultant

Ugonna Ezekwem

Based in Nigeria – Civil lawyer, Retired Chief Magistrate & Child Expert Consultant/Recourse person

Steve Rocha

Based in India – Social Worker & Child Rights Advocate nationally and internationally at United Nations

Judi Fairholm

Based in Canada (Vancouver) – Child Protection Expert & International lecturer on Safeguarding

Stella Motsi

Based in Zimbabwe – Social worker, Child Protection Specialist and Researcher

Dr. Waldery Hilgeman

Based in Italy – Canon Lawyer & Civil Lawyer

Maria Ines Franck

Based in Argentina – Civil Lawyer, Canon Lawyer & Psychology & International lecturer on Safeguarding

Sr. Yolanda Sanchez

Based in Italy- Congregational Leadership Team (CLT) Delegate

Congregation Safeguarding Team

Sandra Neville

Safeguarding 
Advisor

English Speaking

Jane Nway Nway Ei

Safeguarding
Coordinator

English Speaking

Arlene Manoharan

Safeguarding
Training Facilitator 

English Speaking

Samar Abou Assaly

Safeguarding
Training Facilitator

French Speaking

Carolina Madariaga Marmolejo

Safeguarding
Training Facilitator

Spanish Speaking

Bernardino Culombola

Safeguarding
Training Facilitator

Portuguese Speaking

  • Adrew Azzopardi 
    Chairman
  • Ugonna  Ezewem
    Deputy Chairperson
  • Steve Rocha
  • Judi Fairholm
  • Aida Diop-Keenan
  • Dr. Waldery Hilgeman
  • Stella Motsi
  • Maria Ines Franck
  • Tina Campbell
  • Sr. Zelna Oostuhuizen
  • Sandra Neville – Safeguarding Advisor
  • Jane Nwai Nwai Ei – Safeguarding Coordinator
  • Steve Rocha
  • Carolina Madariaga Marmolejo – Safeguarding Training Facilitator
  • Samar Abou Assalu – Safeguarding Training Facilitator
  • Arlene Manoharan – Safeguarding Training Facilitator
  • Bernardino Culombola – Safeguarding Training Facilitator 

Do you have a safeguarding concern?

Sandra Neville

Countries

Europe

Ireland, Great Britain (England-Scotland-Wales)

Ireland, Great Britain (England-Scotland-Wales)

America

Central South US, Mid- North America, New York-Toronto

Africa

Eastern Central Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo), South Africa.

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our global presence

Africa and Middle East

Kenya, Congo, South Sudan, Uganda

Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion

Senegal, Burkina Faso 

Europe

Belgium, France, Hungary, Netherlands

Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain

Latin America

Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Honduras

Brazil, Paraguay