Protect Child Domestic Workers - PCDW

Protect Child Domestic Workers - PCDW The project will be implemented in Ikotun/Igando under Alimosho local government area of Lagos State.

Protect child domestic workers from harm is a reporting mechanism for individuals to report cases of child domestic exploitation, such as long work hours, toxic exposure, abuse, verbal violence, restricted family visits, limited education access and more (CDE) platform is a pilot intervention that aims at exploring strategies that can help reduce child domestic work by facilitating collaboration a

mongst state & non-state actors, and strengthening multi-stakeholder’s accountability platforms, in Lagos State. The project is an initiative of Centre for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (Caprights VpCAPRIGHTS-VP), in partnership with The Freedom Fund, and funded by the USAGov. WHO WE ARE
Caprights Vp: Centre for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that is focused on the advancement and protection of the rights of vulnerable people, particularly women, children, orphans, people with disabilities, the elderly, and the youths
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01/09/2026

📢 JOIN OUR LIVELIHOOD MENTORING & MONITORING SESSION

CAPRIGHTS-VP invites small business owners, entrepreneurs, and Skills Acquisition Training participants to an engaging online mentoring session focused on building stronger and more sustainable businesses in the digital age.

🎯 Theme: Empowering Small Businesses in the Digital Age: Turning Opportunities into Success

📅 Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💻 Platform: Google Meet — https://calendar.app.google/m5XEYC6AB7h1Y6GZ7

The session will explore practical ways to promote your business online, build your brand, attract and retain customers, and make effective use of digital platforms to grow your business.

Join us for an hour of learning, sharing, practical insights, and business growth. 💙

Everyone interested is welcome to join.

CAPRIGHTS-VP
Livelihood Mentoring & Monitoring Programme

01/09/2026

WELCOME TO SEPTEMBER!

A new month brings new opportunities to protect the vulnerable, empower families, strengthen communities, and advance the rights of every child.

At CAPRIGHTS-VP, we remain committed to promoting dignity, justice, protection, and hope for all.

May September be a month of compassion, meaningful impact, and positive change as we continue working together to build safer communities where every child can thrive.

Happy New Month from CAPRIGHTS-VP!

31/08/2026


Every Monday, Every Week, Until Every Child is Safe.

Addressing Vulnerability Without Exploitation

Poverty can place families in difficult circumstances, but poverty must never become a licence for exploitation.

When a family is struggling to survive, what they need is not someone who sees their vulnerability as an opportunity to take advantage of them. They need support that restores dignity, opportunities that create stability, and empowerment that strengthens their ability to provide for themselves and their children.

Too often, economic hardship can push families into difficult choices, including decisions that may expose children to exploitative domestic work, abuse, neglect, or the loss of opportunities that are essential to their development.

This is why addressing child vulnerability requires us to look beyond the child and strengthen the family around them.

Skills acquisition can create income.
Livelihood opportunities can create stability.
Education can create possibilities.
Social support can restore hope.
And empowered families can create safer futures for their children.

When parents and caregivers have meaningful opportunities to earn a sustainable income, children are less likely to become part of the family’s survival strategy.

Every child deserves more than survival. A child deserves the freedom to learn, play, grow, dream, and build a future without being burdened by circumstances beyond their control.

Let us therefore address vulnerability with compassion and solutions—not exploitation.

Let us build systems that strengthen families rather than profit from their struggles.

Because genuine support should not create dependency. It should create capacity, dignity, resilience, and opportunity.

When we empower a family, we strengthen a child’s protection.
When we protect a child, we protect the future.

Together, let’s create communities where vulnerability does not determine a child’s destiny.

Protect children. Empower families. Challenge exploitation. Put .


Every Monday, Every Week, Until Every Child is Safe.Addressing Vulnerability Without ExploitationPoverty can place fami...
31/08/2026


Every Monday, Every Week, Until Every Child is Safe.

Addressing Vulnerability Without Exploitation

Poverty can place families in difficult circumstances, but poverty must never become a licence for exploitation.

When a family is struggling to survive, what they need is not someone who sees their vulnerability as an opportunity to take advantage of them. They need support that restores dignity, opportunities that create stability, and empowerment that strengthens their ability to provide for themselves and their children.

Too often, economic hardship can push families into difficult choices, including decisions that may expose children to exploitative domestic work, abuse, neglect, or the loss of opportunities that are essential to their development.

This is why addressing child vulnerability requires us to look beyond the child and strengthen the family around them.

Skills acquisition can create income.
Livelihood opportunities can create stability.
Education can create possibilities.
Social support can restore hope.
And empowered families can create safer futures for their children.

When parents and caregivers have meaningful opportunities to earn a sustainable income, children are less likely to become part of the family’s survival strategy.

Every child deserves more than survival. A child deserves the freedom to learn, play, grow, dream, and build a future without being burdened by circumstances beyond their control.

Let us therefore address vulnerability with compassion and solutions—not exploitation.

Let us build systems that strengthen families rather than profit from their struggles.

Because genuine support should not create dependency. It should create capacity, dignity, resilience, and opportunity.

When we empower a family, we strengthen a child’s protection.
When we protect a child, we protect the future.

Together, let’s create communities where vulnerability does not determine a child’s destiny.

Protect children. Empower families. Challenge exploitation. Put .


26/08/2026

As part of CAPRIGHTS-VP’s commitment to preventing the maltreatment and exploitation of child domestic workers, we continue to engage key community actors—including community elders, landlords and community leaders—who are often closest to children and families. Through these engagements, we provide practical child protection information and create space for dialogue on the signs of abuse, exploitation and situations that may place children at risk. We also help landlords understand that they have a role and responsibility to protect child domestic workers living within their properties, including using applicable laws, tenancy guidelines and house rules to promote safe and protective environments.

These engagements also address harmful practices and social norms that can increase children’s vulnerability, particularly those living and working in other people’s homes. By equipping community stakeholders with the knowledge and confidence to identify concerns, respond appropriately and support referrals, CAPRIGHTS-VP is strengthening a network of Child Protection Change Agents. When communities know their rights and responsibilities, they are better equipped to act—and children are better protected.


24/08/2026



Every Monday, Every Week, Until Every Child is Safe.

Abuse Behind Closed Doors: What Child Domestic Workers Experience

Not all abuse happens in public. Some of the most painful experiences of Child Domestic Workers happen behind closed doors, where no one sees, hears, or asks questions.

For some Child Domestic Workers, home may become a place of fear rather than safety. They may experience constant insults, shouting, threats, humiliation, excessive workload, denial of rest, isolation, neglect, physical violence, or being treated differently from other children in the household.

Because these experiences happen privately, a child may suffer silently for months or even years. Some children are too afraid to speak. Others may believe that such treatment is simply part of being a domestic worker.

It is not.

A child who works in a household is still a child and deserves dignity, protection, education, rest, care, and respect.

To guardians, employers, neighbours, and community members:
👀 Pay attention to unexplained injuries, fear, withdrawal, or sudden changes in behaviour.
🗣️ Listen when a child speaks about being afraid or mistreated.
❤️ Treat every child with dignity, regardless of their role in the household.
🛑 Do not normalize abuse as discipline, training, or household responsibility.
🤝 Speak up and seek appropriate support when you suspect a child is being harmed.

Abuse may happen behind closed doors, but silence should never protect the abuser.

Let us create homes where every child, not just some children, feels safe, valued, and protected.

Protect children. Break the silence. Put Children First.


Every Monday, Every Week, Until Every Child is Safe.Abuse Behind Closed Doors: What Child Domestic Workers ExperienceNo...
24/08/2026



Every Monday, Every Week, Until Every Child is Safe.

Abuse Behind Closed Doors: What Child Domestic Workers Experience

Not all abuse happens in public. Some of the most painful experiences of Child Domestic Workers happen behind closed doors, where no one sees, hears, or asks questions.

For some Child Domestic Workers, home may become a place of fear rather than safety. They may experience constant insults, shouting, threats, humiliation, excessive workload, denial of rest, isolation, neglect, physical violence, or being treated differently from other children in the household.

Because these experiences happen privately, a child may suffer silently for months or even years. Some children are too afraid to speak. Others may believe that such treatment is simply part of being a domestic worker.

It is not.

A child who works in a household is still a child and deserves dignity, protection, education, rest, care, and respect.

To guardians, employers, neighbours, and community members:
👀 Pay attention to unexplained injuries, fear, withdrawal, or sudden changes in behaviour.
🗣️ Listen when a child speaks about being afraid or mistreated.
❤️ Treat every child with dignity, regardless of their role in the household.
🛑 Do not normalize abuse as discipline, training, or household responsibility.
🤝 Speak up and seek appropriate support when you suspect a child is being harmed.

Abuse may happen behind closed doors, but silence should never protect the abuser.

Let us create homes where every child, not just some children, feels safe, valued, and protected.

Protect children. Break the silence. Put Children First.


Address

Crown Plaza Adexson Vulcanizer Bus Stop Lasu Isheri Road Akesan
Igando

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 12:00 - 17:00

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+2348000044444

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