KIDPOWER TEENPOWER FULLPOWER INTERNATIONAL
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide effective and empowering child protection, positive communication, advocacy, personal safety, and self-defense skills for all ages, abilities, cultures, beliefs, genders, and identities, locally and around the world. Our vision is to work together to create cultures of respect, safety, and kindness for everyone, everywhere. We believe that everyone, everywhere has the RIGHT to be treated with safety and respect – and the RESPONSIBILITY to act safely and respectfully towards themselves and others. Visit https://www.kidpower.org/about-us/mission-values/ to view our full vision, mission, goals, and values.
About This Cause
AN INVITATION Thanks to generous support from people like you and companies like yours, Kidpower has brought greater safety and confidence to millions of children, teens, and adults, including those with special needs –locally and around the world! Here are a few of countless stories about how our work has changed people’s lives: • “My son went from being scared about starting middle school to being excited.” • “My daughter learned to set boundaries with her friends in a very clear and kind way.” • “Our school has learned how to take effective action to address bullying.” • “When our kids got lost, they knew exactly how to get help.” • “We were overwhelmed with fear after an abuse case in our school community. Kidpower replaced our helplessness with hope and confidence about what we can say and do to protect our kids!” Your gift in any amount helps make it possible for Kidpower to: • Provide a free online ‘People Safety’ Library with over 400 educational resources including skills guides, posters, articles, handouts, safety tips, videos, webinars, and ebooks. These resources are used by over 350,000 people a year from every continent except Antarctica! https://www.kidpower.org/library/ • Give free online advice to worried people about how to protect their loved ones and themselves from bullying, child abuse, harassment, sexual assault, prejudice, and other unsafe behavior. If you have a concern, you can email us at safety@kidpower.org. • Provide our Training of Practitioners Program to educators, therapists, parents, and staff with youth-serving organizations around the world. Our participants connect online monthly for live skills training- who then teach those skills in their home communities. https://www.kidpower.org/training/ • Develop partnerships with local, statewide, national, and international schools, organizations, and companies to bring Kidpower safety skills to their workplaces and those they serve. • Publish new books to meet changing needs and to increase the accessibility of our work. https://www.kidpower.org/books/ • Provide high quality in-person & online workshops reaching over 20,000 people a year. https://www.kidpower.org/workshops/ See our 2024 Annual Report for heartwarming photos, inspiring success stories, and recent accomplishments. Learn about who we are, where we are, what we do, and how we do it! https://www.kidpower.org/annualreport HOW KIDPOWER BEGAN In 1985, when her family was young, Irene van der Zande was inspired to found Kidpower after a frightening incident. As she was leading a group of small children on a field trip, a man charged towards them and threatened to take one of the children. Irene put herself between the man and the children, including her own son and daughter, and shouted. With the help of bystanders, she forced the attacker to leave. The children were unhurt and soon recovered – but Irene was shaken and determined to do something to help people, especially children, build the skills and confidence to take charge of their own safety. Irene used her experience as a community organizer, author, and child development expert to bring together other experts in martial arts, education, mental health, child safety, and law enforcement to work on the issue. She encouraged parents and teachers to get involved in the creation of effective programs that make a real difference in preventing violence and abuse and in developing positive relationships to enrich people’s lives. With Founding Board President Ellen Bass, who is also the co-author of The Courage to Heal and Free Your Mind, Irene established Kidpower as a non-profit organization in 1989. The organization evolved into Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International as we responded to the demand for ‘People Safety’ education to protect people of all ages and abilities from bullying, harassment, sexual abuse, abduction, and other emotional and physical violence – and to empower them with skills for taking charge of their own well being. We go by the name “Kidpower” for short, providing education and skills to people who are kids or who used to be kids. Today, Kidpower is a growing international organization. Worldwide, we have served more than 10 million children, teens, and adults, including those with special needs, through our workshops, partnerships, and educational resources. The future will bring more local services; more centers in communities, states, countries all over the world; more books and educational materials; and more chances for Kidpower to impact the lives of people everywhere. WHO WE SERVE Kidpower is for people who are kids – AND for people who used to be kids — in other words, for everybody! We believe that ‘People Safety’ is the same throughout our lives. By People Safety, we mean what individuals can do to take charge of the emotional and physical safety of themselves and others. What changes are some of the problems we might have, some of the places we might be, and some of our abilities. We also prepare parents, teachers, and other caring adults to integrate People Safety skills and concepts in their families, schools, organizations, and workplaces. Young Children — Even very young children can learn to be safe without being frightened. Starting Strong will help lay a strong foundation of safety skills for toddlers and preschoolers. Youth — As kids grow, we need to learn how to balance their increasing independence with their safety. Practicing together helps to build skills in a fun and powerful way. Teens — Give teens the knowledge and skills they need to take charge of their emotional and physical safety. Adults — Learn how to use the power of your voice and body to set boundaries and prevent assaults at home, in the workplace, and in your community. Parents — Adult leadership is essential to keeping kids safe. Learn how to advocate for your children and protect them from bullying, violence, and abuse. Schools — Learn how to integrate ‘People Safety Skills’ and make them an ongoing part of your daily practices and teachings. Seniors — You are never too old to learn how to protect yourself. Knowing a few basic ‘People Safety Skills’ can improve your relationships and increase your quality of life. Organizations — Youth organizations, companies, and camps gain communication and personal safety skills for their staff and for those they serve. Special Needs — Adapted services for people with disabilities focus on what individuals can do rather than what they cannot. Learn how to build safety skills regardless of cognitive or physical ability. Victims of Violence & Prejudice — Homophobia, racism, sexism, and religious-based prejudice can increase risks of harassment, bullying, and other forms of violence. WHAT WE DO Please visit the following pages to learn more about our training, consulting, curriculum, and books: Services for Schools — https://www.kidpower.org/schools/ Bullying and Harassment Prevention Programs — https://www.kidpower.org/bullying/ Resources to Stop Child Abuse — https://www.kidpower.org/child-abuse-prevention/ Safety in Public and Kidnapping Prevention Resources — https://www.kidpower.org/stranger-safety/ Teenpower/Fullpower Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Services — https://www.kidpower.org/sexual-assault-prevention/ Programs for People Facing Prejudice — https://www.kidpower.org/prejudice/ 'Safetypower' and 'Workpower' Programs for People with Disabilities and those who suppor them — https://www.kidpower.org/all-abilities/ Workshops and Professional Development Programs — https://www.kidpower.org/workshops/ Training of Professionals Program — https://www.kidpower.org/training/ MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED In addition to donating, you can help further Kidpower's vision, mission, and goals in many different ways including: 1. Explore, use, and share the free and low-cost resources on our website. If you have a specific concern, email us at safety@kidpower.org, and we will help you to find the resources. https://www.kidpower.org/library/ 2. Let people know about Kidpower through word of mouth. Tell your family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Tell your child’s teacher, doctor, and coach. Reach out to schools, youth organizations, places of worship, and neighborhood groups. Let your employer know about Kidpower and the opportunities for collaboration. 3. Become a Digital volunteer. Share Kidpower’s extensive resources with your personal and professional networks of family, friends, colleagues, professional groups, and online communities. https://www.facebook.com/Kidpower.org https://www.instagram.com/kidpowerintl https://www.linkedin.com/company/2980912/ https://www.youtube.com/user/KIDPOWER89 https://www.pinterest.com/kidpowerintl/ 4. Contribute your pro bono expertise. Your skills and connections for community outreach, media relations, book marketing, online fundraising, translation, and/or funding development can help Kidpower increase our scope, visibility, and sustainability. https://www.kidpower.org/volunteer/ 5. Organize a workshop, webinar, or coaching session. You can set up a workshop in locations where we have instructors – or organize a live webinar or coaching session in other locations or for groups with specific concerns. Contact us at safety@kidpower.org