COVID-19 and the
Core Humanitarian Standard

How to meet our CHS commitments in the coronavirus pandemic?

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With our 150+ member organisations, we raise the standard of aid by putting people at the centre of humanitarian and development action.

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We use the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality & Accountability which is a measurable and verifiable standard to improve aid.

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Verifying performance

Our verification scheme produces data that is critical in helping organisations understand the extent to which they have applied the Core Humanitarian Standard, and identify opportunities for improvement. Taken collectively, the data also shows us important trends for the sector. See how verified organisations are scoring, on average, against the 9 commitments of the CHS.

Communities and people affected by crisis can expect assistance that...
Average score
Requirement fulfilled
01234
1
Is appropriate and relevant
2.6
2
Is effective and timely
2.5
3
Strengthens local capacity and avoids negative effects
2.4
4
Is based on communication, participation and feedback
2.4
5
Welcomes and addresses complaints
1.9
6
Is coordinated and complementary
2.9
7
Improves as organisations learn
2.4
8
Is facilitated by competent, well-managed staff
2.6
9
Comes from organisations that responsibly manage resources
2.6
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COVID-19 and the Core Humanitarian Standard: How to meet our CHS commitments in the coronavirus pandemic Cultivating Caring, Compassionate Aid Organisations EFICOR’s eye-opening certification experience

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