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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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
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Annual Report 2023 Out
Our 2023 annual report is now available. Discover more about HQAI’s work, partners, and lessons learned.
News posts
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.
Podcast on Humanitarian Standards
October 2020
Listen to the Rethinking Development #Podcast on Humanitarian Standards.