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ABOUT QUAM
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The NGO as an Organisation: GovernanceWe recognise that quality starts at home: in the way our NGO is managed internally with regard to its principles its people and its other resources. A cer tified NGO or NGO network provides evidence that it:
Ethics
Resources
Standards for improv ....
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The NGO Quality Assurance Mechanism (QuAM) is a self assessment initiative developed by NGOs and for NGOs. It aims to enhance the credibility and effectiveness of NGOs and contribute to the overall improvement in the public legitimacy of the sector.
Beyond the NGO sector QuAM aims at promoting go ....
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Eight Reasons to Obtain an NGO Quality Assurance CertificateThe NGO sector in Uganda has grown rapidly and is increasingly recognized as an important player in our country's well-being. But this growth is not without its problems: sometimes we are embarrassed by some of our failings sometimes we see ....
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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 Organisations to generally acceptable ethical standards and operational norms."
It sets principles and standards of behaviour for responsible practice, to protect the credibility and integrity of certified NGOs and their networks in Uganda.
The QuAM has been specifically developed for what is known in our country as ‘NGOs' and ‘NG .... More>>
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30. Has written programme/activity plans that aim at achieving its objectives mission and/or goal.
The programmes of the NGO are all meant to contribute to the realisation of its mission/goal. Plans are current, written down and accessible.
31.Understands and is able to identify its curren .... |
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Achievements so far met
Official Launch at the 2nd Uganda Social Forum in September 2006
QuAM infrastructure in place;
A fully established and functioning National Council
Fully functioning secretariat; hosted by DENIVA
QuAM Committees in 23 districts QuAM Strategic Plan in place
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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 electr .... |
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Contact & Reach Us!
We would love to hear from you. For any information needs / inquiries about QuAM, our programmes, and /or how we can work with you towards fulfilment of our mission for a transformed, empowered and safe community, please get in touch with us on our addresses below;
Address
Plot 470 Off Makerere Road. (Opp. Law Dev. Centre)
Phone/ Mobile
+256393255074 / +256200954530
Email
info@quamuganda.org
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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 .... |
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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 .... |
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