Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedures (UAE)

We Make Footballers — Safeguarding Children

We Make Footballers acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of every child and young person entrusted to its care. We align with UAE child protection laws, strictly adhering to Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 Concerning Child Rights (Wadeema's Law), as well as best practices set out by relevant UAE Sports Councils.

Responsible & Safer Recruitment

Each We Make Footballers academy is an independently owned and operated franchise. We mandate that all franchise owners follow strict, responsible recruitment guidelines for all staff and volunteers. Franchisees are required to:

Clearly specify each role and the tasks it involves.
Request valid identification documents (Emirates ID or Passport) from all applicants.
Meet and interview applicants before appointing them.
Follow up with a minimum of two references.
Require and verify a Police Clearance Certificate (Good Conduct Certificate) from the relevant UAE Police authorities for all eligible roles.

All We Make Footballers staff working with children are required to hold a current, valid Police Clearance Certificate as part of our safer recruitment practice.

Reporting Concerns

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Under UAE law, reporting child abuse is a strict legal obligation for all educators, sports coaches, and youth workers. If you are worried about a child, report your concerns to your local Franchise Owner immediately.

Poor Practice: If the issue involves poor practice or policy violations, the local Franchise Owner will handle the matter directly.
Suspected Abuse: If the concern involves possible child abuse, contact the Ministry of Interior's (MoI) Child Protection Centre or local Police immediately.
Immediate Danger: If a child needs immediate medical attention, call 998 for an ambulance and notify your local Franchise Owner.
Corporate Escalation: If you are unable to reach your local Franchise Owner, if the matter is not being handled appropriately locally, or if the issue involves the franchise owner themselves, email our central team directly at info@wemakefootballers.com.

If the matter is clearly serious and you cannot reach local management, you must:

Call the UAE Ministry of Interior (MoI) Child Protection Centre hotline: 116111.
Contact local Police by calling 999 (emergency) or 901 (non-emergency).

Whistleblowing

We Make Footballers supports a clear whistleblowing policy. Concerns about an adult in a position of trust within our programs can be reported by:

Emailing We Make Footballers Head Office directly at info@wemakefootballers.com.
Reporting directly to the MoI Child Protection Centre (116111) or via the official Hemayati app.

Further Information

UAE MoI Child Protection Centre hotline: 116111
Emergency services: 999
Non-emergency Police: 901
Hemayati app — available on the App Store and Google Play
Contact us: info@wemakefootballers.com

Last updated: April 23, 2026