Capacity Networks Initiative seeks to develop the capacity of local humanitarian organizations in Africa. The project's primary partner is the New Partnership for African Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (NEPARC), which consists of 14 national Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations. Project activities include organizational audits of each partner organization according to strict standards, similar to the ISO system, followed by technical assistance in areas of weakness identified during the audits, and then re-auditing. Network partners assist each other and use their certification to improve their status and responsibilities vis-a-vis national governments and western Red Cross Societies. A tool will also be developed and used to identify long-term needs of partner organizations for sustainability.