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ACT Alliance appeal upheld
The Independent Appeal Panel upholds ACT Alliance's appeal. HQAI Secretariat withdraws the major finding and lifts suspension.
Why accreditation matters
Accreditation is a key requirement for certification bodies as it offers several advantages that improve the quality of their services.
Committees New Members
Successful election of the esteemed candidates to the General Assembly and the Advisory and Complaints Board (ACB).
News posts
Successful election of the esteemed candidates to the General Assembly and the Advisory and Complaints Board (ACB)
December 2023
We are delighted to officially declare the successful election of the esteemed candidates to the General Assembly and the Advisory and Complaints Board (ACB).
ACT Alliance appeal upheld
November 2023
Independent Appeal Panel upholds appeal by ACT Alliance.
Why accreditation matters: How ISO standard improves the quality of certification bodies
November 2023
Accreditation is a key requirement for certification bodies and improves the quality of their services.
How HQAI and CARE Members have found efficiencies in completing DG ECHO’s ex-ante assessments
October 2023
HQAI completed 4 ex-ante assessments for DG ECHO's Programmatic Partnerships for 4 CARE Confederation members, saving time and money.
Building Foundation for Development’s CHS Certification journey
September 2023
Interview with Abdullah Al Kaff, Partnership Officer, Building Foundation for Development in Yemen.
Désirée Walter's interview by International Geneva
September 2023
International Geneva interviewed Désirée Walter, our Executive Director, about our work.
Robust, reliable, covering significant aspects of donor requirements
June 2023
Supervisor auditor Marie Grasmuck answers important question about the CHS+ pilot project in this interview.
CHS+ Pilot Project
March 2023
CHS+ Pilot Project - HQAI now has a proof of concept that CHS+ audits can meet key due diligence requirements of strategic donors as a result of the pilot in Bangladesh.
ICVA membership
March 2023
HQAI is proud to announce its brand-new membership to the International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) network, a global consortium of over 140 members active in humanitarian response across the world.
Impact on accountability
January 2023
Independent CHS quality assurance has a demonstrated positive impact on organisations' accountability.