Speak Out Pledge

Take the SpeakOut Pledge: Be a Guardian, Be a Voice

Every year, Speak Out Africa calls on adults to take The SpeakOut Pledge, a powerful commitment to protect children and stand against child grooming and abuse.

The pledge

Be a responsible guardian and an active bystander

By taking this pledge, you publicly affirm your role as a responsible guardian and active bystander, ready to recognise warning signs, intervene when necessary, and create a safer world for children.

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Why your pledge matters

Prevention starts with you

Awareness and action can stop abuse before it happens.

Be a voice for the voiceless

Children rely on trusted adults to protect them.

Build a safer community

Together, we create environments where children can thrive without fear.

The five promises

Choose your pledge

Every pledge is a promise to the children around you.

I pledge to be a trusted adult that children can run to for help.

I pledge my eyes, my ears and my voice to protect our children against sexual abuse.

I pledge to listen to children in open-ended conversations without criticism and doubt if they talk to me about sexual abuse.

I pledge to teach and educate other people in my community about protecting children against sexual abuse.

I pledge to speak out always against any and every form of child sexual abuse and exploitation.

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Make your commitment now

Join thousands of others in taking a stand against child exploitation and grooming. Make your commitment now and be the change children need!

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Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.