Pedostop
Pedostop is a registered NGO dedicated to the protection of children from sexual violence. It offers comprehensive psychological, legal, and social support to victims, along with training and awareness programs for children, parents, families, professionals, governmental institutions and corporates. The organization fosters a safe and supportive environment to promote healing and resilience.
Accreditation Number with the National Social Inclusion: N/1595
- Provide psychological and psychiatric support to victims of sexual abuse
- Legal assistance
- Awareness, prevention and training
Founded in 2005 following a highly publicized case of pedophilia in Mauritius, the association was created through the initiative of some of the victims’ parents who united to offer better support to affected children. Pédostop is officially registered with the Registrar of Associations (No. 13114) and the National Social Inclusion Foundation (No. N/1595).
- To provide psychological and psychiatric support to victims of child sexual abuse.
- To advocate for and facilitate access to legal protection and justice.
- To promote awareness, prevention, and capacity-building through education and training.
- To empower key stakeholders to prevent and address child sexual abuse.
Our vision:
- Every child should be able to grow in a violence free, safe and caring environment
Our mission:
- To provide psychological and legal support to victims of sexual abuse.
- To prevent, inform, and educate the public on sexual violence against children.
- To advocate for enhanced policies and systems safeguarding children in Mauritius.
- 227 victims supported
- 3567 people reached through prevention sessions since 2022
- 721 professionals trained
- 1 national survey conducted on the prevalence of sexual violence against children in Mauritius and Rodrigues
- Host colloquia with international experts on sexual abuse on children
- National Social Inclusion Foundation (NSIF)
- Corporate partners
- Individual donors
- Memberships