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ABOUT QUAM
Click any of the pages below to read more about QuAM.
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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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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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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:
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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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51. Has made efforts to reflect on its past successes and challenges as an organisation with input from other stakeholders including beneficiaries.
This might include participator y programme reviews external evaluations of a programme or of the entire organisation. The NGO can .... |
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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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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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51. Has made efforts to reflect on its past successes and challenges as an organisation with input from other stakeholders including beneficiaries.
This might include participator y programme reviews external evaluations of a programme or of the entire organisation. The NGO ca .... |
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49.Has made efforts to reflect on its past successes and challenges.
This could take the form of a review workshop a staff meeting dedicated to a programme or organisational evaluation, or a Board meeting to evaluate past performance.
50. Is able to identify and has .... |
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