Safeguarding & whistleblower policy

PSD's Board is committed to making sure resources entrusted to us are used only for our mission and to making it safe for anyone to raise a concern if they suspect otherwise.

Who can report

Any employee, consultant, volunteer, or partner

Anyone connected to PSD's work staff, consultants, volunteers, sub-grantees, or service providers can raise a concern about activity they believe is fraudulent, corrupt, or contrary to PSD's values and mission. Reports can be made in good faith without fear of retaliation.

Report to

Your supervisor

Or directly to the Executive Director or the Chairperson of the Board.

Anonymous option

Written statement

A written statement can be submitted for anyone who wishes to remain anonymous.

Protection

No retaliation

Anyone who reports in good faith is protected from harassment or adverse consequences.

Examples

What counts as reportable conduct

Including, but not limited to: suspected fraud or forgery, misuse of PSD funds or assets, unauthorised alteration of records, breaches of health-and-safety or conflict-of-interest policy, and any form of sexual harassment or misconduct toward staff, partners, or beneficiaries.

Send a written report to

Plot 2522, Bombo Road, Kawempe

Opposite Kawempe Police Station

P.O. Box 6305, Kampala, Uganda

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