WPM is committed to equal opportunity and opposed to exploitation, harassment and violence

and discriminations based on personal attributes such as gender, race, ethnicity, sexual
orientation or disability. We seek to implement and promote the values described here in relation
to our members, staff, volunteers and others associated with WPM activities. We welcome
partnership with organizations that share our values including this statement of values.
WPM seeks to protect and respect the rights, dignity and autonomy of staff, members and
volunteers and any others for whom WPM has a duty of care.
WPM will strive at all times to create a safe and respectful environment and workplace for all
individuals associated with its activities.
WPM will not tolerate or condone any racial, sexual or other forms of demeaning treatment,
abuse, harassment, exploitation or violence. WPM will take all reasonable steps within our
power to protect our staff, members and volunteers from being harmed by any irrational behavior
undermining people’s personal, sexual and ethnic dignity, rights and security.
In the event of concerns or action incompatible with WPM diversity and equal opportunities
values, all are encouraged to bring such matters to our immediate attention. WPM will take
appropriate and immediate action consistent with our remit, responsibilities and duties to address
such situations which may undermine the personal safety, dignity, and/or well-being of WPM
staff, members 

WPM Code of conduct

Participants’ conduct during WPM activities impacts the image of the organization as a whole. It is a
special privilege to participate in WPM activities and all participants are responsible for conducting
themselves in a manner that reflects the high standing of the organization at all times. Please carefully
review the Code of Conduct as your participation in the WPM activities will signify that you have read,
understand, and intend to abide by it.
As a WPM member or volunteer, I agree to:
1. Participate fully in the work of the WPM by volunteering to undertake specific tasks arranged in a
particular area that I have signed up to perform and assisting with any event associated with it.
2. Behave in a courteous and respectful manner towards others at all times and refrain from language and
actions that might bring discredit upon myself and my organization, committing that:
● I will not exchange money, offers of employment, employment, goods,or services for sex.
● I will not abuse or exploit children under the age of 18 in any way. I will not engage in sexual activity
with children under the age of 18.
● I will contribute to a working environment characterised by mutual respect, integrity and dignity.
● I will not physically or psychologically abuse another person.
● I understand that sexual relationships with volunteers are strongly discouraged.
4. Respect the culture of countries visited and behave appropriately according to the cultural norms, and in
line with this code of conduct.
5. Not consume alcoholic beverages to a level of intoxication where I am not able to control my behavior
and conduct myself in a courteous and respectful manner.
6. Not consume or possess illegal narcotics of any form under any circumstances.
7. Report any accidents, injuries or illnesses to the Code of Conduct focal point.
9. Be responsible for my own actions at all times.
In the event of a violation of this Code of Conduct I accept that:
1. Support may be withdrawn from me to attend the event, and I may not be invited to future events.

2. WPM is not liable or responsible for any legal actions brought against me by government authorities, and
that I will be responsible for all legal costs in such circumstances.

Participant Contract

I have read carefully and understand the Event Code of Conduct and guidelines above. I hereby agree to
abide by its requirements and commit to upholding the standards of conduct required.
I confirm that I have obtained appropriate personal accident, travel and medical insurance covering my
attendance at the event.

Purpose
The purpose of WPM safeguarding policy is to protect people, particularly children, vulnerable
adults, and beneficiaries of assistants, from any harm that may be caused due to their coming
into contact with WPM.
This includes harm arising from:
- The conduct of staff or personnel associated with WPM.
- The design and implementation of WPM’s programs and activities.
The policy lays out the commitments made by WPM, and informs staff and associated
personnel of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding.
This policy does not cover:
- Sexual harassment in the workplace
- Safeguarding concerns in the wider community not perpetrated by WPM or associated
personnel
Scope
- All staff contracted by WPM
- Associated personnel whilst engaged with work or visits related to WPM, including but
not limited to the following: volunteers, members, contractors, consultants, program
visitors including journalists, celebrities, and politicians.
Policy Statement
The World Peace Mission is committed to protect everyone we come into contact with,
regardless of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin, from all
forms of harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
The World Peace Mission staff and associated personnel must not:
- Engage in sexual activity with anyone under the age of 18
- Sexually abuse or exploit people
- Engage in any sexual relationships with beneficiaries of assistance. Sexual relationships
with interns or volunteers are strongly discouraged
- Exchange money, employment, goods or services for sexual activity
- Engage in any commercially exploitative activities with people, including child labour or
trafficking
- Physically assault a person
- Emotionally or psychologically abuse a person
- Put a person at risk as a result of WPM’s activities, either through individual action,
inaction, or programme design and implementation
The World Peace Mission staff and associated personnel are responsible to:

- Contribute to creating and maintaining an environment that prevents safeguarding
violations and promotes the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy.
- Report any concerns or suspicions regarding safeguarding violations by any WPM staff
member or associated personnel to the appropriate staff member.
The World Peace Mission will:
- Ensure all staff have access to, are familiar with, and know their responsibilities within
this policy.
- Design and undertake all of its activities in such a way as to protect people from any
physical or psychological harm that may happen from their coming in contact with WPM.
- Implement strict safeguarding procedures when managing and deploying staff and
associated personnel.
- Ensure staff receive appropriate training on Safeguarding Policy.
How to report a Safeguarding Concern
Staff members who have a complaint or concern related to safeguarding should report it
immediately to their Safeguarding Focal point. If the staff member does not feel comfortable
reporting to their first line of Management, they may follow the appropriate chain of command
and report to the next level Manager.
[Contact details]

Dr. Sunny Stephen, Chavara

Ettumanoor P.O Kottayam 686 631 Kerala, India This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Confidentiality
WPM assures that confidentiality will be maintained at all stages of the process when dealing
with safeguarding concerns and the information will be shared only on a need to know basis
only and will remain secure all times.
Associated Policies
➔ WPM Code Of Conduct
➔ Other Policies as appropriate

WPM believes that a child or young person should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a
responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and keep them safe.This policy sets out WPM’s
commitments, policies and practices with respect to the protection of children and it applies to all WPM’s
Board, staff, members, volunteers or anyone working on behalf of this organization.
WPM is committed to modelling best practice in the area of protecting and safeguarding children and has
developed this policy to formalise its child protection commitment, both to children and the families its
representatives come into contact with. This child protection policy will be regularly reviewed.
The Purpose of this Policy is :
 a) to protect children and young people who receive WPM services.This includes the children of adults
who use our services.
 b) to provide staff, members and volunteers with the overarching principles that guide our approach to
child protection.
2. Guiding principles
The child protection policy is guided by the following principles;
• WPM recognises that the right of the child to protection from harm is paramount;
• All children have the right to protection from abuse, irrespective of age, culture, disability, gender,
language, racial origin, religious belief, and/or sexual orientation or gender identity;
• Everybody has a responsibility to protect children; and
• All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and
appropriately.
WPM is fully committed to upholding the principles and commitments inherent in binding international
treaties of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
3. WPM will seek to keep children and young people safe by:
• valuing, listening to and respecting them
• appointing a nominated child protection lead for children and young people, for safeguarding
• adopting child protection and safeguarding best practice through our policies, procedures and code of
conduct for staff and volunteers
• developing and implementing an effective online safety policy and related procedures

• providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision, support, training and
quality assurance measures so that all staff and volunteers know about and follow our policies,
procedures and behaviour codes confidently and competently
• recruiting and selecting staff and volunteers safely, ensuring all necessary checks are made
• recording, storing and using information professionally and securely, in line with data protection
legislation and guidance of local agencies of respective countries.
• sharing information about safeguarding and good practice with children and their families via leaflets,
posters, group work and one-to-one discussions
• making sure that children, young people and their families know where to go for help if they have a
concern.
• using our safeguarding and child protection procedures to share concerns and relevant information with
agencies who need to know, and involving children, young people, parents, families and carers
appropriately
• using our procedures to manage any allegations against staff and volunteers appropriately
• ensuring that we have effective complaints and whistleblowing measures in place
• ensuring that we provide a safe physical environment for our children, young people, staff and
volunteers, by applying health and safety measures in accordance with the law and regulatory guidance
• building a safeguarding culture where staff and volunteers, children, young people and their families,
treat each other with respect and are comfortable about sharing concerns.
4. Responding to allegations and suspicions of child abuse
4.1 Definition of child abuse
WPM bases its policy on the World Health Organisation’s definition of child abuse:
“ Child maltreatment is the abuse and neglect that occurs to children under 18 years of age. It includes all types of
physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, negligence and commercial or other exploitation, which
results in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship
of responsibility, trust or power. Exposure to intimate partner violence is also sometimes included as a form of child
maltreatment.”
This definition is intended to cover:
• Sexual abuse – Actual or threatened sexual exploitation of a child, including all forms of sexual activity
such as rape, incest and pornography.
• Physical injury – Actual or likely physical injury to any child or a failure to prevent physical injury or
suffering.
• Neglect – The persistent or severe neglect of a child or the failure to protect a child from exposure to
any kind of danger including cold or starvation, failure to carry out important aspects of care resulting in
the impairment of the child’s health or development.

• Emotional abuse – Actual or likely severe adverse effect on the emotional and behavioural development
of a child caused by persistent or severe emotional ill-treatment or rejection.
All WPM staff members and partners are expected to uphold the highest possible standards in the
prevention of child abuse, which includes reporting on allegations or suspicions of abuse wherever they
may arise. This policy concerns the specific obligation of WPM staff and partners to address such
allegations and suspicions when they encounter them in the course of their work with WPM, and sets out
the procedure they should follow in such cases.
4.2 WPM’’s child protection reporting procedure
WPM is committed to responding effectively and sensitively to all allegations and suspicions of child
abuse, both current and in the past.
To make WPM’s commitment to the protection of children a reality, the human resource focal point will act
as the organisation’s designated child protection officer.
The procedure detailed in Appendix 1 applies to the Designated Officer and all WPM staff, Board
members and associated personnel whilst involved in local and overseas activities on behalf of WPM.
4.3The Designated Officer(s) will:
• Ensure adherence to this policy;
• Act as a liaison person with statutory services in matters relating to child protection (See Appendix 1 for
the recording form);
• Act as resource person to the organisation providing support and guidance in matters relating to child
protection.
4.4 Roles and responsibilities
It is the Designated Officer’s role to receive information from WPM staff and Board members and
partners where they have received or are aware of allegations or suspicions of child abuse. The D.O. is
responsible for managing the allegation/disclosure or concern, including managing the preliminary inquiry
and liaising with the police, the social services, and other local authorities. It is also his or her role to
inform all people involved about how the inquiry is progressing (to be done in consultation with the
authorities).
4.5 Detailed procedure for D.O:
• Receive information about a concern or allegation
• Create a child protection case file
• Take possession of all original records/information and place in case file
• Where appropriate, explain the WPM child protection procedure to the complainant and his or her
parent(s)

• Make a child protection referral to the statutory services where appropriate and request a receipt in
writing from the services for the child protection referral, and request to be kept informed of progress with
the case.
• Contact the emergency services if a child is deemed to be at immediate risk)
• Conduct an internal investigation (if the allegation/concern involves a member of the staff of WPM or an
WPM partner) on conclusion of any external investigation (if appropriate), and implement, in consultation
with the Executive Director and/or the Chairman of the Board, any disciplinary procedures that may be
necessary.
4.5 Procedure for all other staff and personnel
WPM staff and Board members and partners should take the following actions if you receive a concern,
suspicion, disclosure or allegation of child abuse. Please remember it is not your role to investigate.
• Act immediately on any concern, suspicion, disclosure or allegation of child abuse.
• Refer all information to the D.O. as soon as possible.
• Wherever possible, document the allegation in writing immediately, but not later than the end of that
day.
• Assess the risk and make an immediate referral to the statutory services if you deem a child to be at
immediate risk (i.e. do not wait to refer to the D.O. if a child is in immediate danger.)
• The contact details of the D.O. should be given to all persons making a child protection
allegation/concern that the D.O. can explain to them the child protection procedure that WPM follows.
• Maintain professional confidentiality at all times. Information shared in relation to child abuse
allegations/concerns with the authorities is done in professional confidence.
• The D.O. will take the lead role in consulting with authorities and securing follow-up action and
reporting.

The World Peace Mission (WPM) works through a variety of means in bringing together people

from all walks of life in love and peace. The association’s leaders readily conform to
humanitarian requirements and promote equity and justice among people. Its administrative and
ministerial setup, style of functioning, missionary ventures and all other works are marked by
genuine commitment and conviction for the promotion of peace.
Towards that end, WPM encourages responsible financial practices that promote quality of life,
protection of people and the environment. WPM prohibits investment in companies that have
been associated with unfair labour practices, environmental abuses, apartheid, human rights
abuses, violence or discrimination. This extends to any entity that profits from products or
services that hinder peace and harmony. Hence, all funds will be invested in companies that are
in agreement with WPM’s purpose.
WPM retains the right to evaluate all potential investment opportunities and institutions, and to
reject involvement with any that would run counter to its goals.
Duration
This policy will take effect as of 1st May 2021, and will be reviewed every 3 years.
Transparency
WPM will make its ethical investment policy through a link on its website.

Chairman's Message

Dear friends,
Twenty-five years have passed since World Peace Mission started functioning. It has been ceaselessly working for a quarter century for world peace, love and social unity, to conscientize the world population, to proclaim goodness to make practical the factors for human relations and allied activities. 

“Humanity is one; minds sans borders are one.” World Peace Mission aims to spread this message, and through it to recognize humanity and promote love and the formation of human communities that stand united. What the world today needs most urgently is peace. Peace is the foundation of morality, humanity, respectability, progress and success. Since several factors stand in the way of social cohesion, we notice a breakdown in relations among individuals, societies and countries. This augurs ill for world peace.

The need today is to extend the messages of peace among individuals, families, universities and communities, and to establish peace by serving as role models. This target can be achieved to some extent. This earth is the common heritage of all humanity; through loving collaboration, irrespective of colour and caste, we can establish a commonwealth of fraternity and love; World Peace Mission’s action plan is the attainment of peace. It would be possible to eradicate apartheid, caste differentiation, racial segregation and fundamentalism from human minds only through creative projects, education and training. We can lay the basis for growth as humanitarians through classes for conscientization in schools and colleges, and sow seeds of peaceful life in the new generation. The ministries provided by World Peace Mission comprise One Heart One World, Family mission, Charity mission, Educational mission, Medical mission, Green World mission, Empowering women, Media mission, Social justice, Peace garden for Elderly. 

The unprecedented circumstances this year are a powerful reminder to humanity that we are all connected, that we impact each other as we live together in our common home on this earth, and we must all work together as a family to resolve the problems and issues that impact our lives. The UN has asked to propagate the theme for the 2020 International Day of Peace, “Shaping Peace Together “by spreading compassion, kindness and hope in the face of the pandemic. In order for us to shape the peace together, we must cultivate a mindset for building peace and keeping it our prime focus of daily life.

Thanks to everyone who has been cooperating with World Peace Mission in its ministries. Let us maintain sincere love, compassion, care and concern in the depths of our minds, and strive to uphold humanity and compassion. Let World Peace Mission serve as the setting for all such undertakings.

With loving regards,
Dr. Sunny Stephen

WPM Ministries

WPM promotes an innovative, value based approach to peace building through its various ministries for the past 25 years,striving hard to serve as a link in bringing together people from all walks of life, beyond all considerations of caste, creed, colour, language, region and religion. Our vision is “On earth as it is in heaven” - humanity is but one panel; live and let livewithout walls separating people. WPM offers humanitarian services through the ten ministries listed below.

1. ONE HEART ONE WORLD
Through interreligious dialogue, WPM interacts with members of different religions and faiths, and takes initiatives to bring peace, harmony, and equality. WPM aims to understand their uniqueness, richness and diversity, and thus enhance mutual respect among them. Peace clubs in schools and colleges have been established, enablingstudents and youngsters to acquire life skill-based education. Nature Tourism is encouraged by WPM conserving the environment and thereby improving the welfare and lives of people. Sociocultural programs are organized at international levels to promote intercultural life and give space for religions to contribute and complement each other.
In celebration of the 25 th anniversary, World Peace Mission awards have been instituted to recognize the humanitarian workers who contributed selfless services relating to issues of peace and human rights, education, media, women empowerment and excellence in social services, namely,(a). WPM Peace & Harmony Award (b) WPM Humanitarian Award (c) WPM Women Empowerment Award (d) WPM Green World Mission Award (e) WPM Social Service Excellence Award (f) WPM Media Excellence Award (g) WPM Tribal Mission Award. Universal education aims at widespread availability of
information worldwide, and freedom of thoughts and beliefs.

2. FAMILY ENRICHMENT

WPM has conducted family seminars and conferences around the world which helped young couples, youth, adolescents/kids, parents and elderly develop healthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress of today’s world through activities like family counseling, peace yoga, family enrichment programs, family mission trips, and international family meets. We encompass and embrace families through supporting needs and being with families in crisis. WPM Family counselors help individuals navigate conflict, resolve internal struggles through proper communication in a safe environment and have successfully brought back about 30,000 families back from the verge of separation in five continents in the last 25 years. About 3000 families have benefited through WPM family counselling in 2019.
3. CHARITY

WPM has its charity mission in full swing in 5 continents and 53 countries to meet the basic needs of underprivileged people all over the world. We provide food for the hungry through a program called “Food andEducation Respectfully” build homes for the destitute, mentally challenged and orphaned, arrange elderly and palliative care, refugee and tribal care and disaster relief. We also organize charity pickup and provide rehabilitation services to prisoners.

4. EDUCATION

WPM supports students by motivating and encouraging them to take responsible roles in building their skills and confidence to face the challenges of life in a mature way. This is made possible through value education provided at school levels, which lays stress on character formation, personality development, social commitment, and motivational classes. The book “Essence of Life” has been released and distributed for this purpose at school levels. World Peace Academy is a WPM endeavor which conducts various degree, diploma, post-graduate, M-Phil and doctorate programs in collaboration with TRADA Institute of Social Sciences. Free education and evening colleges are offered to the tribal communities and the marginalized in various regions of the world. WPM conducts international youth festivals every year to help them discover their talents and offer them for the service of mankind. Mass demonstrations, public lectures, seminars and symposiums are conducted in colleges and universities to promote peace.

5. MEDICAL MISSION
Regular medical camps are organized in afflicted areas around the world, to promote mother and child wellbeing, with classes provided on self-care, disease prevention, hygiene, nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and hands-on training to empower the communities. WPM has physicians, nurses, and other volunteers who serve the needs of communities at all times through Contagion-Free Mission and Angels of Mercy programs. WPM peace workers giveawareness to the youth on drug-free environment and ill effects of alcoholism through multidimensional family therapy, psychosocial treatments, and continuing care through 12 Steps program, A A, Al-anon and Al-ateen. Cancerprevention and detection camps are conducted along with cancer treatment, palliative care, counselling, grief therapy, self-esteem building, and financial support for prostheses. Mobile clinic offers chronic care management of bed-ridden patients, care of the elderly, tobacco and smoking cessation counseling, antenatal and postnatal care, and cancer screening.
6. GREEN WORLD

WPM encourages and educates people to follow the measures to save the planet and to avoid the harmful habits and practices affecting global warming. Various activities that have been launched by WPM include Eco-Education, Re-green Our Planet, Breathe Pure (a global campaign to reduce air pollution), and No Plastic- Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, Heal Our World (to conserve the natural resources) and Media activism (campaigning by sending a
text to participate in any Green World Mission activity).
7. EMPOWERING WOMEN
With the purpose of educating and empowering women to advance equality, gain confidence, practice self-care and support each other to build economies and to make better life decisions on issues which affect their social, emotional and physical wellbeing, WPM has instituted six programs for women - Mentor a Girl, Female Force, Girl Power, Super Fem, Peer Space, and Medicare.
8. MEDIA
We live in a world where technology and media are interwoven and neither can be separated from contemporary society. WPM uses media as a powerful tool to mobilize people to achieve peace through film festivals,
World Peace TV and Radio, Facebook, Twitter, Print Media, News Portal and Blog and YouTube videos.
9. SOCIAL JUSTICE
WPM stands firm in promoting social justice to all people sharing a common humanity, equitable treatment, supporting their human rights and a fair allocation of community resources. The ‘Task Force’ of WPM along with Social Guards and Peace Volunteers, raise their voices for the security of both men and women from sexual assaults, racism, bullying, cyber-attacks, child abuse, etc. WPM arranges monthly webinars for children to create awareness about social justice and rights. WPM also coordinates with native communities to raise concern on issues involving the rights of the people of the land.

10. PEACE GARDEN FOR ELDERLY
The Peace Garden is a WPM initiative, designed for the aged population, with a vision to improve their quality of life at their last stage of life. It is a housing scheme for the elderly, where they get free medical care, counseling, yoga, meditation, and access to nature friendly activities as well as trips to their dream spots, etc.