CREDO
CREDO (Christian Relief and Development Organization) is a Non-Governmental Organization established under Burkinabe law on 28 January 1993 as an independent organization with its own governance structure. With the help of its technical and financial partners, CREDO works to protect the poor and vulnerable people within its remit, and strives to find sustainable and innovative solutions to improve the dignity and autonomy of its beneficiaries. Its dream is to see all marginalised and deprived people gain access to the quality social services they need to live a dignified and prosperous life.
CREDO's vision is to contribute to the realisation of the Great Commission through Development.
CREDO's Mission is ‘To work in grassroots communities to help disadvantaged and/or destitute people regain their dignity as human beings made in God's image, free and responsible’.
(FR) L’audit HQAI a été une très belle expérience pour nous ONG CREDO en tant qu’organisation de développement et humanitaire. Au début de cet audit organisationnel, nous avons trouvé cela comme une belle opportunité après notre adhésion 2 ans auparavant au CHS (Core Humanitarian Standards) avec la perspective de parvenir à la certification. L’exercice a non seulement permis de confirmer les insuffisances de notre auto-évaluation que nous avons mené quelques mois plus tôt, mais de mettre en lumière des insuffisances provenant d’un regard extérieur. Durant le processus, les auditeurs ont vraiment fait preuve d’écoute et d’accompagnement de notre organisation de bout en bout. Nous saluons le professionnalisme et l’objectivité de l’équipe d’évaluation et restons confiants que cette belle aventure nous ouvrira de nouvelles portes d’opportunités.
Josias Sanogo, Secrétaire Général, CREDO, Juillet 2025
(EN - Automated translation from french) The HQAI audit was a truly valuable experience for us at CREDO, as a development and humanitarian organisation. At the start of this organisational audit, we saw it as a great opportunity, especially after having joined the CHS (Core Humanitarian Standard) two years earlier, with the aim of eventually achieving certification. The exercise not only confirmed the gaps identified in our self-assessment carried out a few months prior, but also revealed new shortcomings through an external perspective. Throughout the process, the auditors demonstrated genuine attentiveness and support, accompanying our organisation every step of the way. We commend the professionalism and objectivity of the evaluation team and remain confident that this rewarding journey will open new doors and opportunities for us.
Josias Sanogo, General Secretary, CREDO, July 2025
benchmarked against the CHS
CREDO was benchmarked against the CHS for its humanitarian and development mandates in 2025.
