🌍 Do you have lived experience of a humanitarian crisis? Can you help us lead change in the sector?
The CHS Alliance is looking for a new independent Board member to help guide our mission and ensure humanitarian aid truly serves those affected. Apply by 25 Aug: bit.ly/3JzD3mA
Shout out to Community World Service Asia, who continues to promote the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) across the Asia Pacific Region, supporting 95 peer organisations get involved and drive collaborative learning.
Read more: bit.ly/4mk1lPN
Passionate about verification? We are actively looking for new members to join our Verification Advisory panel, and are especially interested in hearing from experts from under-represented groups, and communities affected by crisis. Find out more here: bit.ly/450Nbfv
It remains one of the most egregious failures of the aid system. The latest Harmonised Reporting Scheme results show over 200 SEAH incidents in a six month period. Where do we go from here? Full report with practical tips: bit.ly/40o0Ewk #Accountability #Safeguarding #SEAH
We’re pleased to welcome the @Church of Uganda to CHS Alliance!
With decades of experience supporting households and communities across Uganda, they bring an integrated approach to faith, development, and accountability. We look forward to learning together. bit.ly/3ThIpVn
Today we are 10! Thank you for your support over the past decade, a collective commitment to making aid more accountable, safer and people-centred. “This is the era of convergence”. We must not see a dilution or roll-back in accountability. Please join us👉 bit.ly/45KjnWx 📖https://bit.ly/4nfMTtg
This #WorldRefugeeDay, we recognise the resilience of displaced communities, and the commitment of CHS Alliance members like @RCKKenya, who put people and accountability at the centre of their work. Marking 25 years, RCK continues to lead on rights-based, survivor-centred refugee protection.
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Huge thank you to Romain SZTARK from Danish Refugee Council and Séverine Moisy from Sahel Regional Fund for sharing with the CHS Alliance Donor Recognition Group how they use the CHS audit approach in Burkina Faso to reduce duplication and lower the compliance burden on local national organisations.
🌱 Welcome to our newest member, the Organization for the Protection of the Environment and Nature, in DRC. We look forward to learning from their work and collaborating to strengthen accountability, protection, and sustainability for people affected by crises. #HumanitarianStandards
🌍 On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re spotlighting CHS Alliance member Dan Church Aid.
In Kenya’s Turkana County, they’re working with farmers to grow food in dry, degraded land - restoring the environment and tackling hunger.
This is what climate resilience looks like.
Funding cuts are dismantling the systems that keep aid safe.
In her latest blog, our Executive Director Tanya Wood reflects on the findings of our recent survey:
🔹 89% fear loss of timely support
🔹 75% say safeguarding is at risk
📖 Read more: buff.ly/jEccj2X
#HumanitarianAid
🌍 On #WorldHungerDay, we highlight community-driven efforts against malnutrition. In Louga, Senegal, @Action Against Hunger UK empowers locals to devise their own solutions, from poultry farms to health center revamps, with £5,000 grants. Discover more: bit.ly/4jkJMgv.
From verification to co-designing survivor-centred responses, Women Empowerment-Action is transforming accountability in real, practical ways.
🔗 Explore their story in our 2024 Annual Report: www.chsalliance.org/get-support/...
#Safeguarding #AccountabilityInAction #CHSAlliance #PeopleCentredAid
What does accountability look like when trust in institutions is low?
Tanya Wood from the CHS Alliance is joining civil society leaders at a virtual event hosted by Accountable Now and Rendir Cuentas.
📅 27 May | 12:30–2PM UTC
🎧 Spanish interpretation available
🔗 accountablenow.org/event/trust-...
At the #HumanitarianCongress2025, orgs across Latin America shared how the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) makes aid more effective. Thanks to all who continue to show their commitment to people-centred aid.
Welcome to our new member, PRB (Partners in Revitalization and Building) 🇦🇫
Active since 1990, PRB works to reduce poverty & build gender equality across Afghanistan - with a focus on humanitarian aid, agriculture and supporting conflict-affected communities.
Welcome to the CHS Alliance family!
Want to enhance your facilitation skills and strengthen aid accountability? 🌍
Our remote CHS Training of Trainers course is now open. Learn how to train others on the Core Humanitarian Standard and make a real impact. 📚 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/3fx1Tlt Spaces are limited — don’t miss out!
🛡️ Join our webinar on 22 May to explore how we can strengthen SEAH prevention and reporting. With insights from the Harmonised Reporting Scheme & Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and guest speaker Dominique Albert from DG ECHO.
➡️ Register here: bit.ly/SEAHwebinar2...
#SEAH #Safeguarding
🎉 44 new organisations joined the CHS Alliance in 2024! Now, almost half of our membership is national organisations! 🌍
Together, we’re building a more localised, accountable humanitarian aid system: bit.ly/CHSAreport2024 📘
#HumanitarianAid #AccountabilityInAction
171 organisations had completed CHS verification by the end of 2024, with 39 certified! This growing movement putting accountability into action is exciting! 🙌
Check out the 2024 Annual Report to learn more: bit.ly/CHSAreport2024
#CHSVerification #AccountabilityInAction #HumanitarianAid
🗣️ “The time for incremental change is over.”
Dr. Mayumi Fuchi calls for a radical shift in humanitarian accountability - one that’s survivor-centred, community-led, and long overdue.
In a new blog for CHS Alliance, Dr Fuchi lays out a bold roadmap for 2025. 👇
🚨 Keeping people safe is a priority for the CHS Alliance. In 2024, we welcomed 75 new members to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and saw huge growth in our SEAH Harmonised Reporting Scheme 📈.
Learn how we are making aid safer & more accountable: bit.ly/CHSAreport2024 #AccountabilityInAction
🌟 Our 2024 Annual Report is here!
From growth in our global membership 🌍 to expanding our efforts to tackle sexual exploitation & abuse, we’ve made incredible strides this year. Together, we’re shaping a more accountable aid system.
Read more: bit.ly/CHSAreport2024
#AccountabilityInAction
4/ Let's continue pushing for accountability in action to make real change in humanitarian aid. 🌟 #AccountabilityInAction #CHSVerification #HumanitarianAid #CHS #AidSector #PeopleCentred
3/ A huge thank you to our speakers, including Palwashay Arbab (CWSA, CHS Alliance Board Member), Niall O’Rourke (Act Alliance), Rami Rajjoub (Al Sham Foundation), Sara Savva (GOPA-DERD) and all the country representatives who shared their insights.
2/ The Core Humanitarian Standard has now been launched in 22 countries and translated into 15+ languages 🌎 This truly demonstrates our commitment to people-centred aid and accountability.
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🎉 On 8th April, we celebrated one year of the updated CHS during a fantastic event with our members! 🌍
Cuts to humanitarian aid are hitting #Syria hard - and organisations on the ground are carrying the weight.
Sara Savva from GOPA-DERD shares how her team is adapting, and how the CHS helps them stay accountable to those most affected.
Read her powerful perspective. 👇
🌱 “CHS verification is an investment in quality and credibility.” Al-Sham Humanitarian Foundation shares how the process of becoming certified strengthened systems, improved community engagement & supported localisation in Syria & Türkiye.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4hP6cWp #HumanitarianAid
