Highlights

Resource

Speaking plainly – accessible versions of the CHS in 18 languages

The plain language version of the Core Humanitarian Standard is available in Ukrainian - as well as 17 other languages...
Revision

Making the CHS more accessible and relevant for crisis-affected people and communities

Seven years ago, the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS) was launched, marking a major milestone for the aid sector...
Strategy

New CHS Alliance strategy – delivering on our commitments

How can we improve quality and accelerate accountability to people affected by crises? The CHS Alliance’s new four-year strategy sets out our ambition for even greater collective effort...

A movement for change

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

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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
01234
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.

People Management

People are at the center of everything we do. We believe that to best serve those affected by crisis, humanitarian workers must be treated fairly and equitably, and also supported to do their jobs effectively.

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.