Whistle-blower Policy
Fraud and corruption diverts resources from the poor. It breaches the ethics and values of YPM, damages the reputation for sound financial management, and further damages the reputation in public and in relation to partners. Corruption has come to be recognized as one of the greatest obstacles to development. The YPM policy on fraud and corruption is one of zero tolerance. We strive to be transparent in all our work and believe that openness is fundamental in the fight against corruption and other kinds of unethical behaviour. To ensure that our policies are put into practice we urge anyone who suspects corruption or other violations of our policy to notify us. In the form below you can report any incidents, or suspicion of incidents, of corruption, bribery, other business crime, harassment of any kind, or unacceptable behaviour. You will always have the option of staying anonymous when reporting an incident. Nevertheless, we do encourage you to provide your name and contact information in the report, as it makes it easier for us to follow up on your complaint. Your report and identity will always be treated confidentially.
WHO CAN COMPLAIN?
- Anyone affected by our work or by projects we support has a right to complain.
- Our partners, volunteers, and staff.
- Donors and other YPM stakeholders
WHAT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT?
- Suspicion of or witness of inappropriate behaviour or misconduct by a YPM staff or Board member, a volunteer, or by someone representing one of our partners.
- Sexual, physical, verbal, or psychological harassment.
- Suspicion of misuse of funds/fraud.
YPM WILL NOT CONSIDER AND HANDLE COMPLAINTS THAT ARE:
- Found to be malicious accusations intended to serve personal objectives and agendas.
- Intended to generate unnecessary bureaucracy and administration by reporting issues already discussed and decided on in line with proper procedures.
- Complaints that are already the subject of legal proceedings.
HOW WILL A COMPLAINT TO YPM BE HANDLED?
In case of suspected fraud or corruption reported by staff, volunteers, or third parties to YPM, the YPM Board of Directors will have the responsibility to delegate the case to the correct special committee who will follow up on the case. The board committee will assess the allegation(s) and consider whether to launch an investigation. Feedback on whether the incident will be investigated further will be given within fourteen working days of the submission of the complaint. If an investigation with appropriate parties is established, the concerned party will be taken out on forced leave during the investigation. After concluding the case, the follow-up will meet the laws in the country where the incident has taken place. There will be extra emphasis on securing the safety of the person who has brought the concern to YPM.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR COMPLAINTS:
If you do not wish to use the online complaint form (below), you can contact the YPM Director or the Chair of the YPM Board directly. If the complaint is about the Director, please contact the Chairperson of the Board.
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Rev. Godfrey T. Walalaze, The Director
Telephone: (+255) 7865 364 489 // E-mail: director@youthpeacemakers.or.tz/ godfrey.walalze@peacemakers.no
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Rev. John Sembuyagi, Chairperson of the Board
Telephone: (+255) 784 552 541 // E-mail:sembuyag@gmail.com
Below is a link to the online complaint form