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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Preliminary results Impact Study
Our work has a demonstrated positive impact on organisations's accountability.
Interview by International Geneva
Our Executive Director, Désirée Walter, was recently interviewed by International Geneva about our work.
BFD’s Certification Journey
We interviewed Abdullah Al Kaff, Partnership Officer at Building Foundation for Development in Yemen, on their CHS certification journey.
News posts
An insight on DCA's CHS Certification Journey
September 2021
Something that we would like to investigate moving forward is how we can support selected partners in conducting their own CHS self-assessment.
In the medium-long term, we would like to see that it’s not only us being certified, but also our partners.
Cath's auditor testimonial
March 2021
Cath Blunt shares insight into her work as an HQAI auditor.
Sarah's auditor testimonial
March 2021
Sarah Kambarami shares insight into her work as an HQAI auditor.
PLAN International's CHS independent verification journey
February 2021
"Independent verification against the CHS allows us to prioritise actions and it ensures that we are continuously learning and improving" says Emma Kelleher from PLAN International.
HQAI response to IDC report
February 2021
HQAI appreciates the continued momentum that the report has provided in the pursuit of more efficient actions and standards to tackle SEA. However, some statements in the report need clarifying.
ACT Alliance CHS certification journey
December 2020
"The changes we made have significantly improved our relationships with the communities we work with," says Rizwan Iqbal on the CHS-certification experience of the ACT Alliance Secretariat.
Welcome to the Board of Directors
December 2020
The General Assembly elected Maria Emilia Correa and Daniel Hitzig to HQAI’s Board of Directors.
Short-Notice Audits add to the rigour of independent audits
November 2020
Short-notice audits add to the rigour of independent quality assurance and its potential to induce systemic changes in the aid sector.
HQAI in 90 seconds
November 2020
HQAI explained in 90 seconds. We made it, and with a smile.
Mission East's commitment to crisis-affected communities
November 2020
Mission East's experience of being certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard.
The Subsidy Fund is revolutionising organisations
November 2020
TPO Uganda's take on independent verification against the CHS.
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.