Our Policies
Edge Effect policies and procedures guide our work. Some of our external facing policies are presented here, for purposes of transparency and accountability. If you would like to comment on any policy please contact managingdirector@edgeeffect.org.
Edge Effect undertakes research with diverse SOGIESC CSOs and community members. DFAT has published guidance on expectation for such research: DFAT/RDI Ethical Research and Evaluation Guidance Note and Checklist
Complaints and Whistleblower Policy
Edge Effect encourages people or organisations with grievances to contact us. All reports/complaints made in good faith will be addressed in accordance with the Complaints and Whistleblower Policy. It may assist you to read the policy before making a complaint. Complaints can be directed to complaints@edgeeffect.org or if you wish to make a confidential complaint please use this online form. Whistleblowers have specific protections in the policy. Download the Complaints and Whistleblower Policy.
Child Protection Policy
Edge Effect take a zero tolerance approach to child exploitation and abuse. Edge Effect also takes a right-based and strengths-based approach to its work with all people. Download the Child Protection Policy.
PSEAH Policy
Edge Effect take a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment (SEAH). Suspected instances of SEAH) should be reported as outlines in the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy.
Anti-Fraud, Corruption and Bribery Policy
Edge Effect has a zero tolerance approach towards fraud, corruption and bribery. We encourage reports of suspected fraud, corruption and bribery involving Edge Effect activities in accordance with the Anti-Fraud, Corruption and Bribery Policy. Download the Anti-Fraud, Corruption and Bribery Policy.