When Vulnerability Meets Power: Safeguarding in the International Aid and Development Sector

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Steve Reeves Marcus Erooga

When Vulnerability Meets Power

Safeguarding in the International Aid and Development Sector

Steve Reeves, Marcus Erooga

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English

Routledge
23 December 2025

Child abuse; Social work; Aid & relief programmes; Child & developmental psychology

Recent crises relating to non-governmental aid organisations have brought into sharp focus the need for a greater understanding of the safeguarding challenges which the international aid and development sector faces, and how to respond to them in a consistent, systematic and effective way. This essential safeguarding guide provides insight to operational, organisational and cultural challenges within the international aid and development sector.

The book brings together carefully chosen key professionals who have extensive operational experience of addressing and responding to these issues. In a highly challenging environment, with multiple competing demands, this book is a clearly focused and accessible resource. It sets out what those leading in the field need to be aware of, what responses they need to make and how to maintain necessary change in the long term. In relation to each key issue, through its range of chapters, the book explores what the challenge is, what is current or suggested best practice and what future developments are needed.

It provides the sector with an accessible, authoritative and ultimately essential handbook for all those working in the international aid and development sector, whether they are practitioners, safeguarding specialists, senior leaders in governance roles or regulators. The emphasis is on facilitating sector-wide change, embedding best practice and encouraging work that effectively ensures the safety and wellbeing of the world’s most vulnerable people.

Edited by: Steve Reeves, Marcus Erooga
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 620g
ISBN: 9781041136842
ISBN 10: 1041136846
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 23 December 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steve Reeves, MA, MBE, is an internationally recognised specialist in combating abuse and sexual exploitation. As Executive Director of Global Safeguarding, he advises governments, NGOs and law enforcement on approaches to eliminate abuse and promote change. Marcus Erooga, MA (Econ.), has spent his career in safeguarding roles and is now an independent Safeguarding and Sexual Abuse Consultant, consulting to organisations about the adequacy and effectiveness of their safeguarding processes and procedures, researching, publishing and providing training and presentations.

Reviews for When Vulnerability Meets Power: Safeguarding in the International Aid and Development Sector

""Essential reading for anyone working in safeguarding within international aid. Honest, insightful, and deeply grounded in the realities of our sector.” Lucy Stoner, Director of Safeguarding, CARE “This is not just a book, it’s a mirror held up to a sector that must do better. When Vulnerability Meets Power speaks to those of us who know the complexity involved in getting safeguarding right and the painful experience of what happens when safeguarding fails.” Dame Jasvinder Sanghera, Survivor Advocate and Founder, Karma Nirvana ""The safeguarding and wellbeing of the communities we work with is at the heart of everything we do. This book brings together the experience and expertise of some of the best practitioners offering practical advice based on lived experiences."" Tim Wainright, Chief Executive, WaterAid UK