Providing Support to Break Cycles of Abuse
In November 2025, the AXA Foundation for Human Progress launched an ambitious three-year international program, with a €10 million endowment, to combat violence against children. This initiative embodies our conviction that protecting children is a fundamental condition for human progress and social cohesion.
According to the World Health Organization, every year, 1 in 2 children worldwide experience physical, psychological, or sexual violence. Beyond the devastating long-term effects on health, education, and future opportunities, such abuse also undermines societal stability by fueling cycles of poverty, mistrust, and instability.
Supporting Innovative, High-Impact Solutions
We are supporting associations, NGOs, and foundations that have brought forward innovative, scalable, and evidence-based initiatives.
The program focuses on two main forms of harm:
Targeted Forms of Violence and Exploitation
Violence: physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.
Exploitation: economic exploitation, sexual exploitation, forced marriage, and involvement in armed conflict.
Priority Areas for Action
Supported projects contribute to at least one of the following priority areas:
Prevention: raising awareness among families, schools, and communities; promoting children’s rights and positive practices.
Early Detection and Support: developing alert systems, safe reporting mechanisms, and integrated support for child victims.
Advocacy and Policy Change: influencing public policies and systems to strengthen child protection frameworks.
Proposals are assessed based on their level of innovation, strategic relevance, proven or demonstrable impact, methodological rigor, operational feasibility, and their capacity for active engagement of AXA employees. Our goal is to develop a high-value portfolio of scalable, replicable solutions capable of driving meaningful, long-term transformations in child protection systems.
Driving Systemic Change for A Safer Future
With this program, we reaffirm our conviction that protecting children is a cornerstone of resilient, inclusive societies. We collaborate closely with frontline actors to:
• Break and prevent cycles of violence and exploitation.
• Address the long-term impacts on affected children and help rebuild their confidence and future prospects.
• Foster trust and cooperation between institutions, families, and communities.
By 2028, we aim to achieve measurable improvements in prevention, reporting, and support mechanisms, contributing to the creation of stronger, safer environments for children. Together with our partners on the ground, we are dedicated to building a future where every child grows up safe, respected, and with dignity.