1. Our commitment
SLAHDA is committed to acting lawfully, independently, fairly and in the interests of the communities it serves. We aim to give donors, communities, partners and public authorities clear information about who we are, how decisions are made, how resources are controlled and how concerns can be raised.
2. Governance and authority
Strategic direction, material commitments and institutional resources are subject to defined authority, documented decisions, conflict-of-interest declarations and oversight appropriate to SLAHDA’s legal status. Website statements and individual communications do not replace duly authorised written decisions.
3. Project selection and due diligence
Projects are assessed against community need, mission, feasibility, environmental and social risk, safeguarding, government requirements, partner capacity, funding conditions and sustainability. Proposed results are distinguished from verified achievements, with material assumptions disclosed.
4. Financial stewardship
Funds are assigned to approved purposes and supported by budgets, records, authorisation controls, reconciliations and reporting. Restricted funds are tracked. Procurement should be proportionate, competitive where practicable, documented and protected from conflicts, bribery, fraud and personal benefit. Independent review or audit is arranged where required by law, donor agreement or policy.
5. CSR, grants, donations and investment
CSR grants and donations are charitable or programme funding and do not create ownership or returns. Commercial or investment participation must be legally permissible, separately appraised and governed by a specific written instrument. SLAHDA may decline money whose source, conditions or risk conflict with law, safeguarding, independence or mission.
6. Partner and supplier integrity
Partners, consultants and suppliers may be checked for identity, competence, sanctions or legal concerns, beneficial interests, conflicts, safeguarding capacity, financial controls and performance. Contracts define deliverables, evidence, confidentiality, data protection, reporting and remedies proportionate to the assignment.
7. Safeguarding and communications
SLAHDA does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, child abuse, trafficking or retaliation. Community participation and informed consent guide programmes and communications. Images and stories are selected for dignity, safety, accuracy and the best interests of children and vulnerable persons.
8. Monitoring, reporting and learning
Projects use defined outputs, outcomes, milestones, evidence sources and responsibilities appropriate to their scale. Reports identify the period, funding source and data status. Material errors are corrected, lessons recorded and significant changes explained where practicable.
9. Information we publish
Subject to capacity and applicable requirements, SLAHDA will progressively publish or make available its institutional status, governance information, active and completed project summaries, principal policies, funding and expenditure summaries, annual or programme reports, and independent assurance documents where available.
10. Necessary disclosure limits
Transparency does not require disclosure that violates privacy, exposes a child or vulnerable person, compromises security, prejudices a fair investigation, breaches lawful confidentiality or reveals protected commercial or personal information. Material may be aggregated, delayed or redacted, with reasons explained where appropriate.
11. Feedback, complaints and whistleblowing
Community members, donors, partners, workers and visitors may raise concerns in good faith and request confidentiality. Retaliation is not accepted. Concerns are acknowledged, triaged, independently investigated where appropriate and closed with a response where lawful and safe. Criminal or regulatory matters may be referred to competent authorities.
12. Contact and review
Information requests, corrections, safeguarding concerns and complaints: info@slahda.org. Effective 1 August 2026. This statement is reviewed periodically and is informed by Sri Lankan requirements and the Core Humanitarian Standard, including safe feedback and complaints.