Building Foundation for Development

Ethics Center

Confidential Ethics & Integrity Reporting Channel

BFD Ethics Center

The BFD Ethics Center is a secure and confidential channel for reporting suspected misconduct, fraud, corruption, discrimination, harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, conflict of interest, theft, falsification, policy violations, or any other conduct that may harm people, communities, partners, donors, or the integrity of BFD’s work.

This page is designed to help employees, volunteers, vendors, contractors, partners, project participants, community members, and any external party raise concerns safely. Reports may be submitted anonymously, and all concerns raised in good faith are handled seriously, confidentially, and without retaliation.

ConfidentialInformation is handled on a need-to-know basis.
Anonymous OptionYou may report without disclosing your identity.
No RetaliationGood-faith reporters are protected from harassment or retaliation.
Action-OrientedReports are reviewed and followed up through BFD’s accountability channels.

Our Commitment

BFD is committed to maintaining a culture of integrity, accountability, transparency, safeguarding, and zero tolerance for abuse. We are committed to preventing, detecting, responding to, and correcting wrongful conduct across our operations, programs, partnerships, procurement, recruitment, service delivery, and community engagement.

The purpose of this Ethics Center is to provide a trusted reporting pathway where concerns can be shared safely and reviewed appropriately. Early reporting helps BFD respond faster, protect affected people, reduce harm, strengthen internal controls, and improve the quality and accountability of our humanitarian and development work.

  • All reports submitted through this page are taken seriously.
  • Reports may be submitted anonymously or with contact details for follow-up.
  • BFD will protect good-faith reporters from retaliation, harassment, or intimidation.
  • Information is handled confidentially to the greatest extent possible while allowing proper review and investigation.

Who Can Use This Page?

This reporting channel can be used by:

  • BFD employees and volunteers
  • Consultants, contractors, suppliers, and vendors
  • Partners and service providers
  • Project participants and community members
  • Any person who has observed, experienced, or suspects wrongful conduct linked to BFD’s work

What Can Be Reported?

The form is structured to guide the reporter through the type of concern, the location, the people involved, the incident details, and any supporting evidence. The online form currently covers the following reporting categories:

Conflict of InterestActual, perceived, or potential conflict between personal interest and BFD duties.
Discrimination or HarassmentUnfair treatment, intimidation, harassment, or discriminatory conduct.
Falsification of AccountsFinancial misstatement, false accounting, or manipulation of financial information.
Falsification of RecordsFalse, altered, incomplete, or misleading project, HR, procurement, or operational records.
Misconduct or Inappropriate BehaviorBehavior that violates professional standards, policies, or expected conduct.
Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and AbuseSEA/SH, abuse of power, exploitation, or any safeguarding-related concern.
TheftMisuse, loss, diversion, or theft of money, assets, supplies, or assistance.
Violation of PolicyAny breach of BFD rules, procedures, donor requirements, or organizational policies.
Other ConcernsAny other integrity, accountability, safeguarding, or compliance concern.

How the Reporting Form Works

The form is designed as a guided, multi-step reporting process. It helps the reporter provide only the information needed to understand the concern and support proper review.

1

Select the concern type

Choose the category that best describes the suspected violation or misconduct.

2

Choose anonymity

Decide whether to remain anonymous or provide contact details for follow-up and feedback.

3

Provide location and details

Select governorate and district, then describe what happened, where, when, who was involved, and how you became aware of it.

4

Attach evidence and submit

Upload supporting files if available and submit the report securely for review.

Before You Start

Please prepare the information you have. Do not worry if you do not have every detail.

  • Type of concern or violation
  • Governorate and district, if known
  • Names or titles of persons involved, if known
  • Whether management or a supervisor is involved
  • Approximate date, time, and place of the incident
  • How you became aware of the issue
  • Any documents, photos, or files that support the report
  • Your contact details only if you choose not to remain anonymous
You may submit a report even if you do not know all details. Please provide clear, honest, and specific information based on what you know.

BFD Ethics & Integrity Reporting Form

Use this secure form to submit a confidential report. You may remain anonymous, or you may provide contact details if you would like BFD to follow up with you.

Estimated time: 3–5 minutes

BFD Ethics & Integrity Reporting Form

Please provide information as follows:

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Welcome to the BFD Ethics & Integrity Reporting Portal This secure form lets employees, partners, beneficiaries, and the public report concerns in a safe, confidential manner. Your report helps us uphold our core values of transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for abuse. Estimated time to complete: 3-5 minutes. You may submit anonymously or provide contact details if you would like feedback on the investigation.

Report a Concern Online
To Make a Report
Contact info.

If you want BFD to know your identity, please complete the following:

Full Name

Report - Conflict of Interest

*Please identify the person(s) engaged in this behavior: Example: #1 Name: Ali Hiba, #1 Title: Director of Internal Audit #2 Name: Unknown, Unknown, #2 Title: My Supervisor

Any persons mentioned here will be restricted by BFD ethics line from access to this reported information.

Example: Ali Naser, Director of Internal Audit

This should be a general description only; you will be asked for specifics later.

We recognize that this incident may not have occurred in a particular location. However, if this incident was observed in some documentation or business transactions, please indicate this accordingly.

Examples: Tuesday, May 3, 2002 Two weeks ago Approximately a month ago

Examples: Two weeks Don't know

Please identify by name and title.

Examples: Ignored it Changed documents Said it was not a problem Said they would look into it

Please identify by name and title.

Please take your time and provide as much detail as possible, but exercise care to not provide details that may reveal your identity unless you wish to do so. It may be important to know if you are the only person aware of this situation.

Report - Discrimination or Harassment

Please identify the person(s) engaged in this behavior:

Any persons mentioned here will be restricted by BFD ethics line from access to this reported information.

Example: Ali Naser, Director of Internal Audit

This should be a general description only; you will be asked for specifics later.

We recognize that this incident may not have occurred in a particular location. However, if this incident was observed in some documentation or business transactions, please indicate this accordingly.

Examples: Tuesday, May 3, 2002 Two weeks ago Approximately a month ago

Examples: Two weeks Don't know

Please identify by name and title.

Examples: Ignored it Changed documents Said it was not a problem Said they would look into it

Please identify by name and title.

Please take your time and provide as much detail as possible, but exercise care to not provide details that may reveal your identity unless you wish to do so. It may be important to know if you are the only person aware of this situation.

Report - Falsification of Accounts

*Please identify the person(s) engaged in this behavior:

Any persons mentioned here will be restricted by BFD ethics line from access to this reported information.

Example: Ali Naser, Director of Internal Audit

This should be a general description only; you will be asked for specifics later.

We recognize that this incident may not have occurred in a particular location. However, if this incident was observed in some documentation or business transactions, please indicate this accordingly.

Examples: Tuesday, May 3, 2002 Two weeks ago Approximately a month ago

Examples: Two weeks Don't know

Please identify by name and title.

Examples: Ignored it Changed documents Said it was not a problem Said they would look into it

Please identify by name and title.

Please take your time and provide as much detail as possible, but exercise care to not provide details that may reveal your identity unless you wish to do so. It may be important to know if you are the only person aware of this situation.

When you submit the report, you will be issued a Report Key based on the number of the password. Please write it down and keep it in a safe place. We ask you to use this Report Key of your choosing to return to EthicsPoint through the website or telephone hotline in 5-6 business days. By returning in 5-6 business days, you will have the opportunity to review any Follow-up Questions or submit more information about this incident.

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Report - Misconduct or Inappropriate Behavior

*Please identify the person(s) engaged in this behavior:

Any persons mentioned here will be restricted by BFD ethics line from access to this reported information.

Example: Ali Naser, Director of Internal Audit

This should be a general description only; you will be asked for specifics later.

We recognize that this incident may not have occurred in a particular location. However, if this incident was observed in some documentation or business transactions, please indicate this accordingly.

Examples: Tuesday, May 3, 2002 Two weeks ago Approximately a month ago

Examples: Two weeks Don't know

Please identify by name and title.

Examples: Ignored it Changed documents Said it was not a problem Said they would look into it

Please identify by name and title.

Please take your time and provide as much detail as possible, but exercise care to not provide details that may reveal your identity unless you wish to do so. It may be important to know if you are the only person aware of this situation.

When you submit the report, you will be issued a Report Key based on the number of the password. Please write it down and keep it in a safe place. We ask you to use this Report Key of your choosing to return to EthicsPoint through the website or telephone hotline in 5-6 business days. By returning in 5-6 business days, you will have the opportunity to review any Follow-up Questions or submit more information about this incident.

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Report - Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse

Please identify the person(s) engaged in this behavior:

Any persons mentioned here will be restricted by BFD ethics line from access to this reported information.

Example: Ali Naser, Director of Internal Audit

This should be a general description only; you will be asked for specifics later.

We recognize that this incident may not have occurred in a particular location. However, if this incident was observed in some documentation or business transactions, please indicate this accordingly.

Examples: Tuesday, May 3, 2002 Two weeks ago Approximately a month ago

Examples: Two weeks Don't know

Please identify by name and title.

Examples: Ignored it Changed documents Said it was not a problem Said they would look into it

Please identify by name and title.

Please take your time and provide as much detail as possible, but exercise care to not provide details that may reveal your identity unless you wish to do so. It may be important to know if you are the only person aware of this situation.

Report - Theft

*Please identify the person(s) engaged in this behavior:

Any persons mentioned here will be restricted by BFD ethics line from access to this reported information.

Example: Ali Naser, Director of Internal Audit

This should be a general description only; you will be asked for specifics later.

We recognize that this incident may not have occurred in a particular location. However, if this incident was observed in some documentation or business transactions, please indicate this accordingly.

Examples: Tuesday, May 3, 2002 Two weeks ago Approximately a month ago

Examples: Two weeks Don't know

Please identify by name and title.

Examples: Ignored it Changed documents Said it was not a problem Said they would look into it

Please identify by name and title.

Please take your time and provide as much detail as possible, but exercise care to not provide details that may reveal your identity unless you wish to do so. It may be important to know if you are the only person aware of this situation.

Report - Violation of Policy

*Please identify the person(s) engaged in this behavior:

Any persons mentioned here will be restricted by BFD ethics line from access to this reported information.

Example: Ali Naser, Director of Internal Audit

This should be a general description only; you will be asked for specifics later.

We recognize that this incident may not have occurred in a particular location. However, if this incident was observed in some documentation or business transactions, please indicate this accordingly.

Examples: Tuesday, May 3, 2002 Two weeks ago Approximately a month ago

Examples: Two weeks Don't know

Please identify by name and title.

Examples: Ignored it Changed documents Said it was not a problem Said they would look into it

Please identify by name and title.

Please take your time and provide as much detail as possible, but exercise care to not provide details that may reveal your identity unless you wish to do so. It may be important to know if you are the only person aware of this situation.

Report - Other

*Please identify the person(s) engaged in this behavior:

Any persons mentioned here will be restricted by BFD ethics line from access to this reported information.

Example: Ali Naser, Director of Internal Audit

This should be a general description only; you will be asked for specifics later.

We recognize that this incident may not have occurred in a particular location. However, if this incident was observed in some documentation or business transactions, please indicate this accordingly.

Examples: Tuesday, May 3, 2002 Two weeks ago Approximately a month ago

Examples: Two weeks Don't know

Please identify by name and title.

Examples: Ignored it Changed documents Said it was not a problem Said they would look into it

Please identify by name and title.

Please take your time and provide as much detail as possible, but exercise care to not provide details that may reveal your identity unless you wish to do so. It may be important to know if you are the only person aware of this situation.

Ethics Center is NOT a 199 or Emergency Service
Do not use this page to report events that present an immediate threat to life, safety, or property. Reports submitted through this form may not receive an immediate response. If emergency assistance is required, please contact the relevant local authorities or emergency services immediately.

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