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CHS resources in Arabic

Making sure people caught up in crisis understand and use the Core Humanitarian Standard Commitments is vital to vulnerable people being treated well and resources being used effectively in these emergencies. That’s why CHS Alliance's fantastic members have come together to translate many of CHS Alliance's tools and resources into languages that are understood by people facing disaster around the world...
Blog

Removing the blindfold: Greater transparency on SEAH through harmonised reporting

To find out the difference the new Harmonised Scheme is already making, and its exciting potential, we hear from a national NGO leader in Zimbabwe: Wonder Mufunda, Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Humanitarian Analytics, which is one of twenty-four organisations taking part in the pilot...
Event

Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Weeks

CHS Alliance is pleased to be leading the Power and Culture theme and engaging on the Accountability to Affected People theme at the upcoming Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks, 17-28 April 2023, organised by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs...

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Committed to the CHS

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 Nine Commitments of the CHS.

Communities and people affected by crisis can expect assistance that...

Average score
Requirement fulfilled
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1
Is appropriate and relevant
2.7
2
Is effective and timely
2.5
3
Strengthens local capacity and avoids negative effects
2.5
4
Is based on communication, participation and feedback
2.5
5
Welcomes and addresses complaints
2.0
6
Is coordinated and complementary
2.9
7
Improves as organisations learn
2.5
8
Is facilitated by competent, well-managed staff
2.7
9
Comes from organisations that responsibly manage resources
2.6
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Accountability to Affected People

Accountability towards affected people (AAP) is the process of using power responsibly. AAP is taking account of, and being held accountable by, different stakeholders, primarily those who are affected by the exercise of such power.

Organisational culture and People Management

To best serve those affected by crisis, humanitarian workers must be treated fairly and equitably, and also supported to do their jobs effectively. Their organisations strive for cultures of open communication in which feedback and complaints are welcomed and acted upon.

Verification against the CHS

Measuring your performance through the CHS verification scheme helps you learn the extent to which accountability standards have been incorporated into your work and highlights which areas you might consider improving.

Protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment

We all have a part to play in protecting those affected by crisis from exploitation, abuse and harassment. Our members are at the forefront of efforts to reduce the incidence of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Community of Practice

Our Community of Practice (CoP) is a place for CHS Alliance members to come together to exchange and learn from each other on good practices or challenges they are encountering related to the Core Humanitarian Standard.

Training

The CHS Alliance training offer focuses on the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability and on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) as well as Investigating allegations of SEA.