Policies and standards

Where we are

SVP International is being established as a non-profit organisation in the United States. Our board is in development. Pending its formation, we have adopted four core policies on an interim basis, and further policies are in preparation. This page sets out our policies and the commitments we make publicly.

Our commitments

Zero tolerance of abuse, fraud and corruption

We maintain a zero-tolerance position towards sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), fraud and corruption. We expect everyone who works with us, including service providers and partners, to uphold these standards both during and outside working hours.

Raising a concern

Anyone can raise a concern or give feedback about our work through our grievance response mechanism (GRM), in English or Myanmar language. You can report misconduct, including abuse, exploitation, harassment, fraud or misuse of aid, and you can stay anonymous. Raising a concern will never affect anyone’s access to help.

Protecting people in what we publish

To protect the communities and colleagues we serve, we keep identifying details private. Our public communications do not identify the people supported by our colleagues in Myanmar, and name places only at state or region level.

Privacy

Our privacy notice explains what information we collect when you visit this website or contact us, and how we protect it.

Our policies

Pending the formation of our board, we have adopted the following policies on an interim basis:

• Safeguarding
• Prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH)
• Code of conduct
• Child protection

They apply to everyone who works for or represents SVP International.

Policies in preparation

We are preparing policies on conflict of interest, data protection, image and story consent, and financial controls.

Questions

For questions about our policies and standards, email info@svp-int.org.

Last updated 18 October 2026