Our Core Policies
At THRIVE, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics, scientific integrity, and fiduciary accountability. Our institutional policies guide our daily field operations, protect the communities we serve, and ensure transparent partnership with donors.
PUBLIC SAFEGUARDS & ETHICAL STANDARDS
Binding protocols designed to protect community beneficiaries, research participants, and frontline partners with zero tolerance for harm or exploitation.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment (PSEAH)
THRIVE enforces a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH), child exploitation, and abuse of vulnerable groups. We maintain strict reporting mechanisms and safeguarding protocols across all intervention sites.
Scientific Integrity, Intellectual Property & Co-Authorship
Governs our implementation research standards, ensuring ethical data collection, transparent data ownership, and fair co-authorship recognition for local researchers and international collaborators.
Code of Conduct, Ethics & Responsible Communication
Establishes ethical standards, confidentiality protocols, research participant protection, and responsible communication guidelines for all staff and partners.
Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment
Embeds gender transformative approaches in our MNCH programming, field recruitment, institutional leadership, and community engagement strategies across Cameroon.
INTERNAL OPERATIONS & FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE
Institutional checks and balances guaranteeing fiduciary integrity, prudent resource stewardship, and cohesive team operational governance.
Financial Management & Fiduciary Accountability
Highlighting our robust financial controls, dual-authorization payment systems, and transparent resource allocation aligned with international donor requirements.
Asset Safeguarding & Equipment Maintenance
Protocols governing the procurement, tracking, responsible use, and preventative maintenance of field equipment, vehicles, and research electronics.
Team Operating Agreement & Charter
Defines core team roles, decision-making frameworks, accountability mechanisms, and internal dispute resolution procedures.