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Viya Health’s statement on modern slavery and human trafficking

Viya Health has zero tolerance for modern-day slavery and human trafficking. This statement is made pursuant to applicable legislation, including the UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015, and is informed by global and regulatory standards.

Legislation: Policies are often driven by laws such as the UK Modern Slavery Act, Australia’s Modern Slavery Act, and the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (SCDDA), which applies to companies with over 1,000 employees.
International Standards: Policies often align with the International Labour Organization (ILO) Forced Labour Convention (No. 29) and Protocol P029, which define and mandate actions against forced labor.
Frameworks: Many organizations align with the UN Global Compact, committing to principles that uphold human rights.

Organizational structure

Viya Health is an international non-governmental organization delivering consumer-driven global health services, with a focus on improving outcomes for women, girls, and children. Our work spans areas including malaria; HIV and tuberculosis; contraception and reproductive health; water, sanitation, and hygiene; and non-communicable diseases.

Viya Health employs more than 4,500 staff globally, is headquartered in Washington, DC, and operates through branch and affiliate offices in over 40 countries worldwide.

Business and supply chain

Viya Health delivers programs through a combination of direct implementation and partnerships with local and international non-profits, non-governmental organizations, suppliers of health products, host government Ministries of Health, public and private healthcare providers, pharmacies, health promoters and educators, and research institutions.

To achieve the objectives of its funded programs and initiatives, Viya Health works with suppliers and sub-recipients across all levels of its operations.

Due diligence

As part of its commitment to identifying and mitigating potential risks within its operations and supply chains, Viya Health conducts due diligence prior to entering into vendor agreements or sub-agreements with entities that work on its behalf.

In managing its supply chain and contractual relationships, Viya Health applies regulatory requirements aligned with U.S. Government Trafficking in Persons provisions across all commodity and consultancy contracts, and incorporates Modern Slavery Act requirements into UK-funded programs. Vendors and partners are required to prohibit any activities associated with modern slavery or human trafficking, to report credible concerns, and to cooperate fully with investigations and corrective actions where necessary.

Where there is reason to believe that a supplier or sub-recipient may be involved in modern slavery or human trafficking, Viya Health will investigate in line with its internal policies and take appropriate action. Beginning in 2020, safeguarding reviews and policy discussions were integrated into pre-award processes to strengthen compliance with donor requirements and organizational standards.

Viya Health remains committed to strengthening its approach to preventing modern slavery through ongoing risk assessment and mitigation.

Our policies

Viya Health does not tolerate any form of abuse, exploitation, or modern-day slavery within its operations or supply chains. Preventive measures are embedded across organizational policies, staff guidance, and contractual templates used with vendors and sub-recipients.

Key policies include:

  • Viya Health Employee Code of Conduct
  • Trafficking in Persons Policy
  • Recruitment and Employment Policies
  • Supply Chain Agreements
  • Sub-recipient and Subcontractor Agreements
  • Viya Health Safeguarding Policy
  • Procurement Due Diligence Procedures

All Viya Health personnel are expected to comply with these policies, as well as applicable local and international laws. The Employee Code of Conduct is signed by all staff and includes clear standards related to anti-trafficking, child protection, and the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.

Training, awareness, and reporting concerns

All Viya Health staff are required to complete annual Code of Conduct training, which includes specific content on recognizing and preventing trafficking in persons.

Mandatory safeguarding training has been implemented globally to ensure consistent understanding of responsibilities related to modern-day slavery and human trafficking.

Concerns may be reported confidentially or anonymously through Viya Health’s EthicsPoint reporting system.

Concerns may also be reported to the Global Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-844-888-FREE or via help@befree.org.