DHDO Policies
All staff members, vendors, volunteers, interns, consultants, and partners commit to the following principles:
Dawn Humanitarian and Development Organization (DHDO) is a national, women-led, non-governmental, and impartial organization with a strong operational presence in the Eastern, Central, and Northern regions of Afghanistan. Our teams work closely with communities affected by disasters, including climate change, displacement, poverty, and crises, supported by DHDO’s coordination and management structures at provincial and national levels.
We collaborate in designing and implementation community-based humanitarian and development programmes focused on social protection, women’s empowerment, livelihoods, food security, education, WASH, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and social cohesion. Our work is grounded in local knowledge, community participation, and gender-responsive approaches.
DHDO maintains clear operational and administrative procedures to ensure efficient management, accountability, and smooth day-to-day functioning. This includes proper documentation, workflow management, and compliance with organizational standards to support effective program implementation.
DHDO implements robust financial management systems to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with donor requirements and internal controls. This policy covers budgeting, reporting, auditing, and responsible resource utilization to safeguard organizational and donor funds.
DHDO adopts a zero-tolerance approach to fraud, bribery, and corruption. The organization is committed to responsible management of resources, transparency, and full compliance with donor requirements and applicable laws and regulations.
DHDO implements robust financial management systems to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with donor requirements and internal controls. This policy covers budgeting, reporting, auditing, and responsible resource utilization to safeguard organizational and donor funds.
DHDO ensures that personal, financial, or professional interests do not interfere with organizational duties. All staff and board members are required to disclose and manage potential conflicts of interest.
DHDO applies a strict zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation and abuse. Preventive measures, training, reporting, and response mechanisms are in place to protect beneficiaries and communities, particularly women and children.
DHDO applies a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). Safe and confidential reporting channels are available for beneficiaries, community members, and staff to report SEA-related concerns.
Reports related to SEA can be submitted confidentially to: psea@dhdo-npo.org. All SEA reports are handled with strict confidentiality, survivor-centered principles, and in line with DHDO’s safeguarding procedures and international standards.
DHDO ensures that communities and beneficiaries are informed, consulted, and actively engaged in programs that affect them. The policy promotes transparency, feedback mechanisms, and participatory approaches to strengthen trust, improve program relevance, and ensure responsible and accountable humanitarian and development actions.
DHDO ensures the secure collection, storage, and responsible use of personal and sensitive data. The policy upholds confidentiality, protects beneficiary and staff information, and complies with international data protection standards to maintain trust and accountability in all programs.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
DHDO provides safe, accessible, and confidential channels for beneficiaries, communities, and stakeholders to provide feedback or report concerns. The policy ensures timely responses, accountability, and continuous improvement of programs while safeguarding all individuals involved.
DHDO implements systematic MEAL processes to track program performance, measure outcomes, and apply lessons learned. The policy promotes evidence-based decision-making, transparency, and continuous improvement to enhance the quality and impact of humanitarian and development interventions.
DHDO is committed to safeguarding children from all forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and harm. Child protection principles are integrated into organizational procedures and program implementation.
DHDO recognizes that environmental protection and climate resilience are essential to sustainable development. The organization integrates environmental safeguarding into its programs, promoting climate-sensitive and nature-based approaches.
DHDO reaffirms its commitment to never knowingly support, tolerate, or facilitate terrorism or related activities. All staff, partners, and beneficiaries are subject to due diligence and compliance checks in line with donor and international requirements.
Gender and Protection Policy
DHDO follows culturally and operationally appropriate practices to ensure the safety and accessibility of services for women beneficiaries, while complying with local regulations and maintaining program integrity.
DHDO identifies, assesses, and mitigates operational, financial, and programmatic risks. The policy ensures proactive measures, staff preparedness, and organizational resilience to protect people, resources, and program outcomes.
DHDO implements transparent, accountable, and competitive procurement procedures, ensuring efficient use of resources, compliance with donor requirements, and the delivery of high-quality goods and services.
DHDO maintains organized, secure, and accountable storage systems. The policy ensures proper tracking, reporting, and control of stock and assets to support effective program delivery and safeguard resources.
Partners
