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HQAI Strategy 2024 - 2029 is Out!
HQAI's new strategy to enhance accountability and quality in the humanitarian and development ecosystem.
Intermediary Impact Study Report
The promising results are out: Measuring CHS commitments leads to stronger accountability and improved quality.
Annual Report 2023 Out
Our 2023 annual report is now available. Discover more about HQAI’s work, partners, and lessons learned.
News posts
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.
General Assembly Candidates
December 2024
We are looking for passionate individuals to become pro bono members of HQAI's General Assembly. Apply now.
CHS: A Transformational Force in Humanitarian Accountability
December 2024
In this article, Mayumi Fuchi, Head of Quality and Accountability at Human Appeal, HQAI Auditor and a researcher at the University of Birmingham, explores how the CHS serves as a transformational force in humanitarian accountability, emphasising the critical need for organisations to adhere to its principles for more meaningful impact.
HQAI Commits to Making CHS Audits More Accessible
November 2024
HQAI is excited to announce a significant reduction in the cost of our CHS audits, effective from 2025.
Welcome Aboard: HQAI Introduces New Board Member, Advisory and Complaint Board Members, and Interim Vice-President and Treasurer
November 2024
We are pleased to officially announce the successful election of the esteemed candidates to the Advisory and Complaint Board (ACB), the Board of Directors (BoD), and the Interim Vice-President and Treasurer.
HQAI Annual Round Table
October 2024
HQAI CHS audits enable due diligence efficiencies. This article summarises the HQAI Round Table held online on 15 October 2024.
External Recognition of The CHS
October 2024
Many funding bodies now recognise the CHS as the essential framework for ensuring higher standards of quality and accountability. External CHS verification is increasingly recognised, acknowledged or recommended by funders.
AI in Auditing: A Complex Reality
September 2024
HQAI recently completed an AI pilot project that showcased both the potential and the challenges of using AI in auditing. The experiment revealed that AI could enhance efficiency through task automation but also pointed out its limitations in areas such as transcription accuracy and complex decision-making. While AI holds great potential, human judgment remains essential for interpreting AI-generated findings.