Child Safeguarding
Every young athlete at the African Chipkizi Cup has the right to play, compete and grow in a safe, respectful environment.
Report a concern
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child at the tournament, tell a tournament official straight away, or contact the organizers:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +255 757 139 868
If a child is in immediate danger, contact the police first. In Tanzania you can also call the free national child helpline on 116.
Our commitments
- The welfare of children comes first in every decision we make about the tournament.
- All children are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of gender, background, ability or nationality.
- Every concern is taken seriously, handled promptly and kept as confidential as possible.
- We cooperate fully with parents, guardians, clubs and the authorities.
What we expect from adults
Coaches, officials, volunteers, staff and spectators at the Cup must:
- Treat every player with respect and never use abusive, threatening or humiliating language or behaviour.
- Avoid being alone with a child out of sight of others wherever possible.
- Never take or share photos or videos of children for inappropriate purposes.
- Report any concern about a child's safety to the organizers.
Teams and coaches
Each team must be accompanied by responsible adults who are accountable for their players throughout the tournament, including travel and accommodation arranged by the team.
Players' information and photos
We protect young players' personal information: dates of birth and coaches' contact details are never published, photos are only published with guardian consent, and any parent or guardian can ask us to remove their child's photo or details. See our Privacy Policy.
Responding to concerns
When a concern is raised, the organizers will make sure the child is safe, record what was reported, and act on it — which may include removing a person from the event and referring the matter to the appropriate authorities.