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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An animated video explains what we do
How does an independent audit work? What are the different phases? What do organisations learn? A pleasant and fast way to get your answers.
Looking back at 2021
We've kept it short and concise. Read about the localisation agenda, improved accountability of aid, simplified donor due diligence, the CHS and HQAI's services.
It's pronounced...
Our auditors Jo and Johnny speak about what it means to put communities at the centre by collecting their direct feedback on the ground. Why? To ensure quality and accountability throughout the system.
News posts
2020 HQAI donor round table
November 2020
The participants at the annual October donor round table discussed the importance of the CHS and independent quality assurance. Read the report here.
Podcast on Humanitarian Standards
October 2020
Listen to the Rethinking Development #Podcast on Humanitarian Standards.
safeguarding - new scandal
October 2020
New allegations against sexual exploitation and abuse by aid workers point - again - to the unacceptable.
Humanitarian Accountability Report 2020
October 2020
The Humanitarian Accountability Report (#HAR2020) is out! Access the full report here.
Join the launch of the Humanitarian Accountability Report on 6th October
September 2020
Launch of the Humanitarian Accountability Report (#HAR2020) gives answers.
UK Strategy on PSEAH endorses the CHS and HQAI
September 2020
The UK Strategy on PSEAH firmly endorses the CHS as a standard and HQAI as the body delivering verification against the CHS and improving capacity for local NGOs.
New CHS Verification Scheme launched
June 2020
Learn more about the recently launched CHS verification scheme.
Does the humanitarian sector need an Ombudsman?
September 2018
Initiatives to strengthen quality and accountability have been launched and mechanisms have been institutionalised. The state of play today.
CHS story of change series – Medair’s environmental commitment
June 2020
Here CHS Alliance member Medair shares insights into what they are doing to meet Commitment Nine of the CHS.
CHS story of change series – CAFOD’s partnership model
July 2020
Here CHS Alliance member CAFOD shares insights into how they are working with partners to meet Commitment Five of the CHS.
A valuable innovation
2017
Kate Halff shares her view on HQAI's potential in the humanitarian and development sector.