Missing Children Europe
Missing Children Europe is an organisation which aims to ensure that every EU member state has the necessary procedures and regulations in place to deal with cases of missing and/or sexually exploited children, and are able to both provide support for the victims, and take steps to prevent future disappearances.[1] It is an umbrella organization for 24 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) throughout Europe.
History
Missing Children Europe was established in 2001 by Child Focus (Belgium), La Mouette (France), Aurora (Italy), Initiative Vermisste Kinder (Germany) and Rat auf Draht (Austria). Missing Children Europe gained financial independence in 2008, as it obtained a grant from the European Commission.
Missing Children Europe was the driving force behind the launch of 116 000, an emergency number which provides immediate support when children go missing.[2]
Constituent organizations
The 24 NGOs represented by Missing Children Europe are:[3]
- Austria: Rat Auf Draht
- Belgium: Child Focus
- Czech Republic: Nadace Nase Dite
- Denmark: Thora Center
- France: APEV, Fondation pour l’Enfance, La Mouette
- Germany: Elterninitiative Vermisste Kinder, Weisser Ring
- Greece: The Smile of the Child
- Hungary: Kék Vonal
- Ireland: ISPCC
- Italy: Aurora, SOS II Telefono Azzurro
- Poland: ITAKA, Nobody’s Children Fondation
- Portugal: I.A.C
- Romania: Focus Romania, Salvati Copiii
- Slovakia: Linka Detskej Istoty
- Spain: ANAR, Protegeles
- Switzerland: SSI
- United Kingdom: Missing People
Funding
65% of Missing Children Europe's funds come from the European Commission Daphne Programme, and the remainder is collected through fundraising events, structural partnerships and membership fees.
Notes
- ↑ "Mission". Missing Children Europe. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ↑ "116 000: Implementing the European Telephone Number for Missing Children". Missing Children Europe. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
- ↑ "Members of Missing Children Europe". Missing Children Europe. Retrieved 14 April 2013.