Sphere, host of the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, expresses grave concern over the escalating conflict in Iran. The intensification of military action in the region, including recent strikes on Iranian territory, poses a growing threat to thousands of civilians…

By Jonas Habimana, Sphere focal point representative and CEO of BIFERD in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Jonas Habimana attended the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) 2025 in Geneva – his first time participating in this global event organised by UNOCHA. Supported by Sphere, Islamic Relief…

Gerard Lamb Hing, Sphere focal point representative and CEO of 180 Degree As the Sphere focal point in Mauritius, 180 Degree Ltd Life.Change has spent the past year actively promoting humanitarian standards across the country and the wider Southwest Indian Ocean region. Through collaboration, regional engagement, and a commitment to…

Sphere Association was around 60% funded by the US government in 2024. Like many other humanitarian organisations, the association was required to stop work on activities funded by USAID BHA and US State PRM on 21 January – and subsequently made the difficult but necessary decision to reduce team capacity…

Aslı Maraşlı Wojciechowski, Senior Learning Officer, IFRC Türkiye Delegation The Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS) and the Sphere Secretariat, with the support of the IFRC Türkiye Delegation, just completed an ambitious project to promote humanitarian standards in Türkiye, neighbouring countries, and globally. Running from February 2024 to February…

By Elizabeth M. Valmoria, Assistance and Cooperation for Community Resilience and Development (ACCORD) Context Delivering quality humanitarian aid requires teams well-versed in key humanitarian frameworks like Sphere Standards, the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and Humanitarian Inclusion Standards. These guide effective, inclusive, and sustainable…

By Nabil Al-Kumaim In the diverse and challenging world of humanitarian assistance, no two crises are alike. Recognising this, Aya Yagan and I worked together between July and October 2024 to create a comprehensive guide to help…

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are actions that hold the twin objectives of providing for human well-being and protecting the environment. They are a tangible solution that can build immediate and long-term resilience for those affected by crisis. This interactive module is designed to equip humanitarians with practical knowledge and strategies to…

By Tristan Hale, Head of Digital and Communications, Sphere Use and perceptions of AI in humanitarian organisations In a recent survey of humanitarian organisations conducted by Sphere: 51% of respondents said that their organisation was using –…

By Elizabeth M. Valmoria, Assistance and Cooperation for Community Resilience and Development (ACCORD) Standards in food security and livelihoods Food is a fundamental necessity during disasters, and ACCORD’s humanitarian response is guided by Sphere’s minimum food security standards. Our food packs, designed for a family of five…