HOME - The QuAM has been specifically developed for what is known in our country as ‘NGOs' and ‘NGO networks.' A network is defined as a network of non-governmental organisations, that is registered with the NGO Board or district authorities, and that brings together other organisations and/or individuals as its members. Loose coalitions and temporary alliances are not included, although quality standards may apply to their constituent NGOs. A community-based organisation (CBO) or other ty ....

ABOUT US - The NGO Quality Assurance Mechanism (QuAM) has been developed for and by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in Uganda. It is the result of a participatory process with wide consultations throughout the sector at national and regional levels through meetings, newspaper inserts and electronic means. The QuAM was formally approved at a meeting attended by a cross-section of NGOs in Kampala on 20September 2006. "NGO Quality Assurance aims at promoting the adherence by Civil Society O ....

PERFORMANCE - Further Improving Our PerformanceWe recognise that  we constantly need to improve as organisations. To do so we need to strive and become "learning organisations." The certified NGO can demonstrate  that it    Minimum standards    Standards for improvement

RESOURCES - This is the "Resources" page, The page is new and is still under construction but it will have all content regarding "Resources". You can feel free to remove this text and replace it with your actual content. The text content can be typed directly into the page or it can be copied from MS Word and pasted right here in this same space.Please remember to keep saving your work in intervals while you are writing your content, if the internet disconnects before you save then you will lose the unsaved ....

CERTIFICATION - Certification Process1. The candidate NGO applies for a Certificate: an application form is obtained from the District Committee. This includes an annex: the QuAM assessment form.Certification Steps2. The candidate NGO pays the prescribed fee. The District Committee may at the NGO's request, issue a letter to the candidate, certifying that the certification process has begun. The NGO fills the self-assessment part of the form, following the instructions given, and returns it to the District Comm ....

BLOG - Welcome to the blog page of the Quality Assurance Certification Mechanism (QuAM), your trusted source for insights, updates, and expert perspectives on quality assurance in the non-profit sector. Here, we explore best practices, share success stories, and provide valuable resources to help organizations uphold the highest standards of governance, accountability, and service delivery. Whether you're a non-profit leader, donor, or advocate, our blog is designed to keep you informed about the lat ....

CONTACT US - Office of the National QuAM CoordinatorC/o Development Network of Indigenous Voluntary Associations (DENIVA)Plot 470 Off Makerere Road. (Opp. Law Dev. Centre)Phone: +256 (0) 393255074 / 200954530Mobile: +256 (0) 780610491 / 784-478846Email: info@quamuganda.org