HQAI

23/09/2026

Medair recently renewed their for their humanitarian activities. We congratulate the entire team to their continued commitment to upholding and at the centre of their work.
Read more about Medair and access their report here: https://www.hqai.org/en/network/audited-partners/certified-partners/medair/

23/09/2026

Localisation and accountability are not competing priorities.

Our latest A2A Round Table report, shows how one credible CHS audit, recognised by multiple donors, can cut duplicated due diligence and put the focus back on people affected by crisis.

Read the full report here: https://www.hqai.org/en/news/A2A_Round_Table_Report_2026-09-09/
#𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

A2A Round Table Report 2026.

17/09/2026

Job opening
Join HQAI's QA team as a Team Co-ordinator (Remote) and help keep partners, auditors, and processes moving — from first contact to final certification.

Read the full Terms of Reference and application process on our website: https://www.hqai.org/en/news/team_coordiantor/

September 2026 Apply now and be part of our team as a Team Coordinator.

08/09/2026

𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.
Passporting lets funders build on due diligence already done by a trusted third party — instead of starting from zero each time.

Our new resource maps this spectrum of donor passporting practices — including how CHS audits fit in — to help funders and partners build trust faster and cut duplication.

Read the full overview: https://www.hqai.org/en/news/due_diligence_passporting_time_to_ask_only_once/

Instead of starting from zero with every new funding relationship, passporting allows institutional funders, partners and networks to recognise and build on due diligence or capacity assessments that have already been carried out by a trusted third party

21/08/2026

We are happy to announce that FCA Finn Church Aid recently renewed their for their humanitarian, development and advocacy activities.

We congratulate the entire team to their continued commitment to upholding and at the centre of their work.

Read more about FCA and access their report here:
https://www.hqai.org/en/network/audited-partners/certified-partners/finn-church-aid/

12/08/2026

We are pleased to share that SIDC Lebanon successfully completed independent verification of their humanitarian, development and advocacy mandates under the Core Humanitarian Standard.

This achievement marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s journey, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the entire SIDC's team for their unwavering dedication and professionalism throughout the audit process.

Independent verification highlights SIDC’s strong commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement — fundamental principles of effective aid programming.

Learn more and access the full audit report here:
https://www.hqai.org/en/network/audited-partners/independently-verified-partners/SIDC/

07/08/2026

Tearfund Netherlands recently renewed their for their humanitarian, and development activities.

We congratulate the entire team to their continued commitment to upholding and at the centre of their work.

Read more about Tearfund Netherlands and access their report here:
https://www.hqai.org/en/network/audited-partners/certified-partners/tearfund_nl/

07/08/2026

We are happy to announce that Tearfund recently renewed their for their humanitarian, development and advocacy activities.

We congratulate the entire team to their continued commitment to upholding and at the centre of their work.

Read more about Tearfund and access their report here:
https://www.hqai.org/en/network/audited-partners/certified-partners/tearfund/

07/08/2026

We are honoured to announce that منظمة عبس التنموية Abs Development Organization-ADO has obtained
certification for its humanitarian, development and advocacy mandates.

This achievement constitutes a significant milestone, and we extend our sincere congratulations to the entire team for their dedication and effort.

Achieving CHS certification reflects the organisation’s strong commitment to accountability and transparency—fundamental principles for any organisation striving to make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Read more about Abs Development Organization-ADO and access their report here:
https://www.hqai.org/en/network/audited-partners/certified-partners/ado/

06/08/2026

✨ From organisational learning to recognition ✨

The ECC‑DRC project has successfully concluded with strategic workshops in Kinshasa and online reflections. Over six months, HQAI, CHS Alliance, Conafohd Rdcongo and partners empowered national NGOs in the DRC to strengthen systems, embrace pathways, and build credibility in the humanitarian sector. The project was funded by H2H Network

➡️ Stronger systems mean stronger recognition.
Read the full article here: https://www.hqai.org/en/news/ecc_drc_project/