2026 marks 20 years of Accountable Now! We are honoring our past while architecting a future of radical transparency and collective impact.
Throughout the year, our events, resources, and publications will spotlight themes and principles that underpin the work of Accountable Now. In addition to the Accountable Now Team, voices from the full two decades of Accountable Now will share insights and reflections on Dynamic Accountability then, now, and tomorrow!
This landing page catalogues our “20 Years in Focus” campaign — be sure to return to this page to be up to date on our anniversary events, publications, and more!
JUNE SPOTLIGHT DEEP DIVE
Event Details
Tuesday, 16th June, 2026
12-2 PM UTC
In the middle of June, folks from across our community will be coming together to discuss the strategic direction of our work. In addition to meeting business, we’ll also split into small groups to focus on The Global Standard Revision, Strengthening the AN Community, and our “20 Years in Focus” campaign.
Haven’t registered for our AGM?
Fixed-date sessions, free and open to everyone in the AN network. First session: Thursday 26 March @ 1pm UTC.
Additional services for Members sharing more about advisory and peer-review support.
Flexible add-on support for members who want to go deeper.
A chronological journey through the year, featuring monthly deep dives into the pillars of accountability that define our network.
Check back in July for the next monthly update.
Folks from across our community are coming together to discuss the strategic direction of our work. Small groups will focus on the Global Standard Revision, Strengthening the AN Community, and our "20 Years in Focus" campaign.
To register: Check your latest Network Blast (sent May 6th) or reach out to us directly.
This May, we are unpacking what it means for an organization to have the right sized safeguards, through a vibrant Dynamic Accountability Dialogue on Right Sizing Safeguards, featuring three expert panelists on safeguarding, anti-fraud and corruption, data privacy, and ethical procurement.
Event: Thursday, 21 May · 12PM UTC
In April, we're meeting in-person with CSO Practitioners to co-learn around how safeguarding can be strengthened in partnership with funders. We'll be taking our existing research to drive a co-creation process to develop safeguarding practice standards for funders - a critical step toward aligning funder practice and maximizing efforts to keep people and communities safe.
Event: April 28th, starting at 10AM
Our new Menu of Options outlines nearly a dozen trainings for AN Members ranging from decision-making tools to the basics of qualitative data analysis. It also dives into additional services for Members, sharing more about our Helpdesk, IRP, and Top-Up Services.
Explore the 2026 Menu →We announced a new educational partnership with Aga Khan Foundation's award-winning Learning Hub. AN Members can now access free courses to strengthen capacity around the 12 Commitments.
Read more about our partnership & watch tutorial →Throughout 2025, AN conducted research for the Funder Safeguarding Collaborative on how funders approach safeguarding across the grant cycle. We shared the findings of our research through a launch webinar with over 300 attendees in January 2026.
Read report & watch webinar →The 20-year anniversary is a collective celebration. We invite you to contribute your stories, attend our events, and help define the future of global accountability.