Organizations Fighting for Children
These organizations are on the front lines — detecting CSAM, rescuing victims, training law enforcement, and advocating for stronger protections. Here's who they are and how you can support them.
Reporting & Detection
NCMEC
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Est. 1984
Operates the CyberTipline — the centralized U.S. reporting system for online child sexual exploitation. Under federal law, U.S.-based electronic service providers must report apparent CSAM to NCMEC.
20.5 million CSAM reports in 2024
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IWF
Internet Watch Foundation
Est. 1996
Europe's largest hotline for combating online CSAM. Assesses reports, issues takedown notices, and publishes critical research on AI-generated CSAM trends.
451,250 reports assessed in 2025
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Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Est. 1985
Operates Cybertip.ca and Project Arachnid, a web crawler that detects and requests removal of CSAM at scale.
Operates Project Arachnid
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Technology & Tools
Rescue & Intervention
Sentinel Foundation
Targets traffickers, protects children, provides crisis response and law enforcement training. Operational focus on direct intervention.
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Tim Tebow Foundation
Est. 2010
Fights human trafficking in 12+ countries through rescue partnerships and survivor aftercare. Operates safe homes including a 32-bed facility in Thailand for child survivors.
Operations in 12+ countries
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OUR Rescue
OUR Rescue (formerly Operation Underground Railroad)
Est. 2013
Assists law enforcement in anti-trafficking operations worldwide. Rebranded to OUR Rescue in Oct 2024; reformed governance after scrutiny over operational claims.
Global anti-trafficking operations
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Polaris Project
Est. 2002
Operates the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline. Uses data-driven strategies to combat trafficking and support survivors.
Operates National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888)
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Advocacy & Education
Shared Hope International
Est. 1998
Publishes annual Report Cards grading all 50 states on anti-trafficking laws. Advocates for stronger state-level protections for child victims.
Annual state report cards on anti-trafficking laws
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Darkness to Light
Est. 2000
Child sexual abuse prevention through adult education. Trains adults to recognize, prevent, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
2.5 million+ adults trained
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Stop It Now
Est. 1992
Unique approach targeting potential abusers and people concerned about their own behavior. Operates a confidential helpline and 'Circles of Safety' training.
Operates confidential helpline for potential abusers
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RAINN
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
Est. 1994
Operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Provides support, education, and advocacy for sexual assault survivors.
Operates National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673)
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International Coalitions
WeProtect Global Alliance
Est. 2014
Coalition of 100+ governments, companies, and civil society organizations working to end child sexual exploitation online.
100+ government and organization members
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ICMEC
International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children
Est. 1998
Works globally to combat child sexual exploitation and missing children. Provides training, research, and advocacy across 150+ countries.
Works with 150+ countries
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