Leading with Purpose, Empowering Parents
Safeguarding Training in Faith and African Communities
Training Courses
Afrikindness is committed to empowering parents, teenagers, faith leaders, and organizations with culturally responsive safeguarding training. Our courses provide essential skills to create safer spaces for children and vulnerable individuals within faith and African communities.
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Safeguarding in Faith Communities (Churches)
This course equips faith leaders, parents, and community members with the knowledge to identify safeguarding concerns, implement protective measures, and create safe, nurturing environments within places of worship and faith-based settings.
Online
In your Community
Self-paced CPD e-learning
Safeguarding in African Communities
Tailored to the cultural and societal contexts of African families, this course addresses traditional beliefs, lived experiences, and safeguarding best practices to ensure children and vulnerable individuals are protected within African community structures.
Online
In your Community
Self-paced CPD e-learning
Safeguarding for Teens
Focused on the unique challenges teenagers face, this course provides practical guidance on recognizing peer-related risks, online safety, and mental well-being, empowering young people to advocate for their own safety and support their peers.
Online
In your Community
Self-paced CPD e-learning
We collaborate with community and faith leaders from ethnic minority groups to provide comprehensive training, appoint community ambassadors, and facilitate refresher courses.
In partnership with appropriate agencies, we offer support across a range of critical topics.
These areas are common needs and concerns within families. Addressing them is crucial, as they can often lead to family breakdowns if not properly managed. By providing support in these areas, we empower communities and help families build resilience and stability, ensuring a nurturing environment for all members.
Frequently AskedQuestions
Everyone working with or responsible for children and young people has a legal duty to safeguard them from abuse and neglect. Whether you are a faith leader, parent, youth worker, teacher, or community member, this course equips you with the knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to safeguarding concerns.
Safeguarding is a legal responsibility under the UK’s Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), and other national guidelines. Organizations and individuals must ensure they have the right training to keep children and vulnerable individuals safe.
Afrikindness’ safeguarding training is award-winning, community-driven, and tailored for faith and African communities.
- Developed with lived experience – Co-created with faith and African communities who understand the unique safeguarding challenges within these spaces.
- Real-world scenarios – Training includes case studies and examples relevant to faith and cultural settings.
- Community-Based Trainers – Our trainers are from your community and understand the challenges faith leaders, parents, and youth workers face.
- Collaborations with Leading Organizations – We worked with Voluntary Action Leeds, Keeping Children Safe, Safeguarding Children Partnership Board etc to develop training that is clear, up to date, and tailored to faith and African communities.
- Faith Community Representation – Training packs were co-created with representatives from Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Winners Chapel International, Foursquare Gospel Church, Church on Mission, Chosen Church, etc and African community groups.
- Meets UK Statutory Safeguarding Standards – Our training aligns with the latest UK safeguarding laws, guidance, and best practices.
Afrikindness ensures that you receive practical, easy-to-follow safeguarding training that meets the needs of faith-based, African, and diverse communities.
We offer flexible learning options to suit different needs:
📌 Virtual Online Training (Live via Zoom)
- Expert trainers deliver sessions remotely – join from anywhere in the world!
- Interactive and engaging – share experiences and learn with other participants.
- Real-time feedback and expert support for any safeguarding concerns.
- No travel costs – learn from the comfort of your home.
- Live discussions with professionals and other community leaders.
- Certificate awarded upon completion.
📌 Face-to-Face Training (In-Person, Community-Based)
- Delivered by expert trainers in your community or organization.
- Engage in real-time discussions with local leaders and safeguarding professionals.
- Community-focused support – get help implementing safeguarding policies, risk assessments, and setting up safeguarding teams.
- Tailored training to address specific cultural and faith-based challenges.
- Certificate awarded upon completion.
📌 Self-Paced E-Learning (Flexible Learning)
- Learn at your own pace through interactive online modules.
- Access training anytime, anywhere, on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
- Comprehensive resources and assessments to reinforce learning.
- Certificate awarded upon completion.
Afrikindness provides learning pathways that fit your schedule and learning style, ensuring you can complete the training in the way that suits you best.
The Safeguarding Pathway is a structured learning journey that guides individuals through progressive levels of safeguarding training.
🔹 Level 1: Safeguarding Enthusiast Pathway – Entry-level for parents and individuals. An introduction to safeguarding for individuals who want to understand basic safeguarding principles.
🔹 Level 2: Safeguarding Community Champion: Builds on basic safeguarding with certification, practical responsibilities, and community recognition as safeguarding lead.
🔹 Level 3: Safeguarding Advocate Pathway – Advanced training for designated safeguarding leaders, including speaker opportunities and an ambassadorial role with Afrikindness. A deeper dive into safeguarding practices, including risk assessment and reporting concerns.
🔹 Level 4: Safeguarding Champion Pathway – Tailored for organizations, providing comprehensive training as sponsors and a platform for showcasing your commitment to safeguarding diverse communities. Advanced training for those leading safeguarding initiatives in faith and African communities.
By following the Safeguarding Pathway, you will progress from foundational knowledge to becoming a safeguarding leader, ensuring children and vulnerable individuals in your community are protected.
🚀 Start your safeguarding journey today with Afrikindness!
Our Community Leaders and Ambassadors
Take a look at our amazing Afrikindness Ambassadors, dedicated community leaders we collaborate with, support, and train to create lasting impact within their communities through our empowerment programs and initiatives.
