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News posts
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.
Streamlining Due Diligence through HQAI CHS Certification
April 2025
New case study : Streamlining Due Diligence through HQAI CHS Certification
Transition to CHS:2024
April 2025
HQAI started auditing against the CHS:2024 edition from 1 April 2025.
Cruz Roja Hondureña proudly celebrates its HQAI CHS certification alongside its teams
March 2025
Cruz Roja Hondureña (HRC) proudly celebrates its HQAI CHS certification alongside its teams
HQAI CHS Certification passported by FCDO
February 2025
FCDO has decided to passport HQAI CHS certification audits in their due diligence requirements. A major step towards reducing the administrative burden for CHS certified organisations.
accountability in challenging times
February 2025
Accountability cannot be sidelined in an era of scarce and uncertain funding.