News
Welcome to News at HQAI! Here you can dive into a collection of stories from audited, strategic and financial partners, from auditors and people affected by crisis who share their experience of working with us. We appreciate the insight of others on our work as independent auditor in the humanitarian and development sector.
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Unlock funding efficiency
One audit, two reports: leverage HQAI CHS audits to streamline DG ECHO ex-ante assessments.
Annual Report 2024 Out
Our 2024 annual report is now available. Discover more about HQAI’s work, partners, and lessons learned.
HQAI Strategy 2024 - 2029 is Out!
HQAI's new strategy to enhance accountability and quality in the humanitarian and development ecosystem.
News posts
Cost adaptation for improved audit accessibility
July 2025
HQAI introduces new cost model to further support Local and National Actors
Fortaleciendo la Ayuda Local: La Experiencia de Benposta Regional Llanos con HQAI
Julio de 2025
Este artículo explora la historia de éxito de Benposta, una organización local que ha reforzado significativamente su impacto en las comunidades gracias a la certificación CHS de HQAI.
Strengthening Local Aid: The Experience of Benposta Regional Llanos with HQAI
July 2025
This article explores the success story of Benposta, a local organisation that has significantly strengthened its impact on communities thanks to the HQAI CHS certification.
10 partenaires audités au Burkina Faso
Juillet 2025
Dans le cadre du projet LoCAL project, dix organisations nationales du Burkina Faso ont passé avec succès des audits indépendants par rapport à la norme humanitaire fondamentale sur la qualité et la redevabilité (CHS).
10 audited partners in Burkina Faso
July 2025
As part of the LoCAL project, ten organisations in Burkina Faso are now benchmarked against the Core Humanitarian Standard.
A2A From Audit to Action
July 2025
A timely response to sector-wide calls for efficient, principled approaches to localisation, reduced duplication, and and improved access to quality funding.
DG-ECHO Bridge Audit
July 2025
Unlock funding efficiencies with HQAI's CHS + DG ECHO Bridge Audit.
Due-Diligence-efficiencies
June 2025
Using one audit for multiple purposes: systemic change is possible when transparency, trust and collaboration guide the process.
