Duty of Care and Child Protection in Volunteering and Voluntourism

September 16, 2025

ECPAT International will present key findings from their Global Study on Voluntourism, highlighting actionable models from both sending and destination countries to protect children and prevent harm. 

 

The session will also explore the revised Global Volunteering Standard, with a special focus on updated Duty of Care guidance for organisations working with volunteers. 

 

Additionally, participants will learn about the new Cambodian Volunteering Standard, which adapts the global standard to the national context, reflecting local priorities and safeguarding practices. 

 

These discussions will offer practical insights to strengthen child protection in volunteering and voluntourism.  

 

Breakout Session