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Announcement of a New President

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dilshan Anandarajan as the new President of Plan to Protect®. Dilshan brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our organization, as well as a strong background in risk management and leadership.

A graduate of the Schulich School of Business, Dilshan has spent the last five years with Euclid Transactional, where he excelled as a Senior Associate in underwriting and risk analytics while also leading the training and development of the analyst team. Beyond his professional achievements, Dilshan is actively engaged as a youth leader, speaker, and music director at the bridge - a Markham community church, while volunteering his time leading youth sports programs in the Jane and Finch community of Toronto with Youth Unlimited. He comes highly recommended by his employers, direct reports, clients and mentors, all speaking of his strong character, integrity, work ethic and leadership skills.

Dilshan is enthusiastic about joining the Plan to Protect® team and is eager to drive growth in our SaaS (Software as a Service) offerings while expanding our impact. His vision and expertise align perfectly with our mission to provide the highest standard of abuse prevention.

 “With great excitement and anticipation, I count it an honour and a privilege to receive this appointment. It has been a joy to journey with Melodie over the past many months as we have envisioned the future of safeguarding initiatives across North America and the instrumental role Plan to Protect® will continue to fulfill in schools, churches, camps, and youth sports organizations. I am eager to grow Plan to Protect’s offering while upholding Plan to Protect’s excellent training standards in partnership with the wonderful team that is in place.” - Dilshan Anandarajan

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    Why I Don’t Serve in the Nursery Anymore

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    Why I Don’t Serve in the Nursery Anymore

    July 13, 2025

    A Call for Safer Ministry Practices in Our Churches

    I grew up in the church. Within days of being born, my parents bundled up my brother and me and brought us to Sunday services. I was raised under the tender, loving care of nursery workers and Sunday School teachers—those who cradled me, changed my diapers, read me Bible stories, introduced me to Jesus, celebrated my baptism, and later, attended my wedding.

    At 13, I volunteered in the nursery and began teaching the two- and three-year-old Sunday School class. For the next five decades, I taught almost every Sunday—celebrating 50 years of children’s ministry. Back then, no one asked for a criminal record check or references. I attended many training meetings, but I can’t recall ever hearing about child protection or safeguarding.

    Still, most of my teachers were remarkable. They offered loving and protective care, and I am deeply grateful for their example. However, the need for safeguarding was still very real.

    I remember hearing hushed conversations about inappropriate behavior. I remember children going missing or being bullied. These were warning signs that, even if ignored or downplayed at the time, should have led to stronger safety measures.

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