Child sexual abuse involving children being harmed offline or online is becoming more common. Technology advancements further facilitate predators in manipulating and deceiving their victims both offline and online. To prevent grooming, abuse, and the resulting instances of children going missing, it is crucial to understand how these actions occur, take steps to identify and stop grooming and update our laws to stay effective against evolving criminal methods.

On Giving Tuesday, Missing Children Europe invites supporters to join in the spirit of giving by contributing to the organisation’s crucial mission this holiday season. Your support will directly contribute to our work to address this issue by learning more about why children go missing and how it’s connected to online grooming for sexual purposes.

Giving Tuesday, which is this year celebrated on December 3rd, kicks off the festive season of generosity. It is a global movement that aims to unleash the power of radical kindness, and remind us what the upcoming holidays truly celebrate: to love and care for one another. The campaign “Celebrate with MCE” offers four distinctive ways for individuals to make a meaningful impact and support the fight against child sexual abuse:

📬 Holiday e-card:

An option to show loved ones you are thinking about them while making a difference in children’s lives. Wherever they are in the world, we will send an e-card with a personalised message and a beautiful illustration.

🎁 Gift card:

Honour someone who cares deeply about children’s safety by donating to Missing Children Europe on their behalf. You can then send them a gift card and remember together what this season is about.

🎅🏼Secret Santa with a Purpose:

A meaningful present that will skip you a headache. A donation to Missing Children Europe will give hope to children and families in need, not just another pair of socks. Consider bringing a gift card to your next Secret Santa dinner and suggest your loved ones do the same.

🏢 Company gift:

If you’re looking for the ideal way to show appreciation towards employees, clients or partners, we have a suggestion. In return for a contribution of your choosing, we will send your best wishes to your cherished recipients and let them know that a donation has been made on their behalf to fight for child protection in Europe.

Learn more about our campaign here.