Child Protection Society (CPS) is a national, non-governmental, child rights organization. It is the oldest child rights watchdog in Zimbabwe (established in 1952).
CPS is governed by an elective Executive Committee constituted by experienced professionals. Other board members include chartered accountants, business executives and lawyers. The organization is run by a Director who is supported by 4 Programme Managers. Financial management is overseen by a finance Sub-committee of the Executive Committee comprising two chartered Accountants.

Mission
To protect and promote the well being of vulnerable children and assist them to become self reliant as well as responsible citizens.

Vision
CPS envisions a child friendly society that achieves full potential for every child.


Objectives

The major aim of the Child Protection Society is to promote the wellbeing of children and protect them from cruelty, neglect or suffering. The society administers 2 day care centres and 1 residential home. Central to the functions of the CPS is upholding children's rights. The Society is increasingly working towards acting as a watchdog for programmes for children and ensuring that service providers are accountable to the intended beneficiaries.

The Child Protection Society, also involved in issues surrounding the impact of HIV/AIDS on children, is represented at National, Provincial and District child welfare fora.

In general, the society:
  • Advocates for children's rights
  • Provides residential care facilities
  • Promotes and provides early childhood care and development activities
  • Promotes community-based child care initiatives
  • Investigates reports of child neglect and collaborates with the Department of Social Welfare
  • Provides advisory and counseling services
  • Undertakes small research projects
  • Sources emergency aid for needy families
  • Involved in liaison with other voluntary organisations and government

Sectors
The Child Protection Society does work in the following sectors:
  • Advocacy
  • Children/Youth
  • Counseling
  • Education/Training
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Human Rights
  • Orphan Programmes
  • Research/Documentation/Information Dissemination