Child protection is used to describe a set of services designed to protect children and young people who are under the age of 18 years. For example, according to Tanzania Law of the Child, 2009, a child has a right to do light work and a right to be paid remuneration equal to the value of the work done.

The Law of the Child, 2009 requires that no person is allowed to employ or engage a child in any exploitative labour or any work or trade that exposes the child to activities of sexual nature whether paid or not. Furthermore, the law requires that all children should be protected against any discrimination or acts that may have negative effect on them taking into consideration their age and evolving capacities.

In addition, the law states that no person shall employ or engage a child in a contract of service performance which requires the child to work at night. In order to safeguard the child, it is prohibited to employ or engage a child in any hazardous work. These requirements of will also apply to FODEO staff, partners, consultants, associates and any other person working for or on behalf of FODEO.