Generalate Safeguarding Commission

Presentation

Faithful to our motto: “May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved everywhere” we affirm that promoting safe, respectful, and protective environments is an integral part of our mission. This love, lived concretely, calls us to active vigilance, shared responsibility, and genuine care for every person. In this spirit, we are pleased to present the members of our Generalate Safeguarding Commission, a mixed team bringing together MSC and two lay women recognized for their solid experience in this field. This complementarity of skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthens both the quality and the credibility of their mission. Driven by a strong sense of responsibility, listening, and respect, the commission members work actively in prevention, protection, and accompaniment, guided by transparency and professionalism. Their commitment reflects a clear institutional conviction: having solid safeguarding structures in each of our entities is not optional — it is an essential responsibility. These structures provide a clear framework to ensure safe environments, foster a shared culture of vigilance, and concretely demonstrate our commitment to safeguarding the dignity and well-being of every person. In this dynamic, we call on each entity to act with determination: to revitalize safeguarding structures where they already exist and to establish them without delay where they are not yet in place. This essential field of apostolate requires structured responses adapted to our particular contexts and supported by a clear institutional will. Committing fully to this effort means translating our charism into concrete action, strengthening our credibility, and making safety and respect non-negotiable pillars of our mission. Didier Mbela Bongoy, MSC. UAF (Safeguarding Desk Coordinator)