Training Resources

An interactive online workshop for students to introduce them to Sphere humanitarian principles and standards.

PowerPoint presentation includes notes for lecturers and trainers.

An interactive online workshop for students to introduce them to Sphere humanitarian principles and standards.

PowerPoint presentation includes notes for lecturers and trainers.

This “white paper” analyses some of the changes in the Sphere Handbook 2011 edition and provides insights into questions trainers are often asked concerning differences between this and previous editions. Jim Good is a partner with InterWorks, LLC, and a long-time Sphere contributor and trainer.

This “white paper” analyses some of the changes in the Sphere Handbook 2011 edition and provides insights into questions trainers are often asked concerning differences between this and previous editions. Jim Good is a partner with InterWorks, LLC, and a long-time Sphere contributor and trainer.

Sphere full members include Non- Governmental Organisations (NGOs), NGO networks or members of the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement.

Sphere individual members are persons with a strong commitment for furthering the vision of Sphere.

The Sphere Handbook and the other Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) initiatives offer guidance on the COVID-19 response. They establish what needs to be in place for affected populations to survive and recover with dignity.

The Sphere Handbook and the other Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) initiatives offer guidance on the COVID-19 response. They establish what needs to be in place for affected populations to survive and recover with dignity.

This community is a space for facilitators and trainers to access and download Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) face to face training materials, share experiences and feedback on courses, ask questions about delivery and session plans, and to get the latest updates for CaLP course materials.

 

The Market Assessment Tools Training (MATT) – added in 2018 – is a 5-day (with field work included, 3.5-day without) course which covers a range of market assessment tools such as RAM, MAG, EMMA, and MSMA, and helps learners to understand when and how to use different tools.

Cardurile de Activitate ale Manualului Sphere sprijină activitățile de învățare pentru atelierele și cursurile Sphere. Fiecare card reprezintă un element din manualul Sphere sau are legătură cu acesta, cum ar fi un standard, un angajament, o activitate din ciclul programului, un partener sau o temă.

Cardurile pot fi, de asemenea, utilizate pentru a sprijini instruirea online folosind platforme precum Miro, Jamboard sau deckhive

Această resursă este disponibilă în prezent în engleză, portugheză, indoneziană și română. Dacă doriți să creați o versiune tradusă/localizată, vă rugăm să contactați biroul Sphere.

Cardurile de Activitate ale Manualului Sphere sprijină activitățile de învățare pentru atelierele și cursurile Sphere. Fiecare card reprezintă un element din manualul Sphere sau are legătură cu acesta, cum ar fi un standard, un angajament, o activitate din ciclul programului, un partener sau o temă.

Cardurile pot fi, de asemenea, utilizate pentru a sprijini instruirea online folosind platforme precum Miro, Jamboard sau deckhive

Această resursă este disponibilă în prezent în engleză, portugheză, indoneziană și română. Dacă doriți să creați o versiune tradusă/localizată, vă rugăm să contactați biroul Sphere.

Sphere produced a series of posters illustrating the core principles embedded in the Humanitarian Charter. The cartoons help disseminate information and raise awareness on the basic rights of affected populations.

Sphere produced a series of posters illustrating the core principles embedded in the Humanitarian Charter. The cartoons help disseminate information and raise awareness on the basic rights of affected populations.

Sphere produced a series of posters illustrating the core principles embedded in the Humanitarian Charter. The cartoons help disseminate information and raise awareness on the basic rights of affected populations.

Sphere produced a series of posters illustrating the core principles embedded in the Humanitarian Charter. The cartoons help disseminate information and raise awareness on the basic rights of affected populations.

Sphere produced a series of posters and matching postcards illustrating the core principles embedded in the Humanitarian Charter. The cartoons help disseminate information and raise awareness on the basic rights of affected populations.

Sphere produced a series of posters and matching postcards illustrating the core principles embedded in the Humanitarian Charter. The cartoons help disseminate information and raise awareness on the basic rights of affected populations.

Sphere partner Aktion Deutschland Hilft translated into German a series of Sphere posters illustrating the core principles embedded in the Humanitarian Charter. The posters help disseminate information and raise awareness on the basic rights of affected populations.

Sphere partner Aktion Deutschland Hilft translated into German a series of Sphere posters illustrating the core principles embedded in the Humanitarian Charter. The posters help disseminate information and raise awareness on the basic rights of affected populations.

Sphere produced a series of posters illustrating the core principles embedded in the Humanitarian Charter. The cartoons help disseminate information and raise awareness on the basic rights of affected populations.

Sphere produced a series of posters illustrating the core principles embedded in the Humanitarian Charter. The cartoons help disseminate information and raise awareness on the basic rights of affected populations.

This discussion paper has been developed to assist in exploring different options and contribute to making the humanitarian certification process fit for the future. It sets
out some of the challenges from the lessons learned from the existing standard and certification process and suggests options for alternative processes for consideration for the future.

This discussion paper has been developed to assist in exploring different options and contribute to making the humanitarian certification process fit for the future. It sets
out some of the challenges from the lessons learned from the existing standard and certification process and suggests options for alternative processes for consideration for the future.

O Curso de Formação Esfera (edição de 2018) é um companheiro essencial não só para os formadores experientes Esfera, mas também para os líderes de oficinas menos experientes e até para os autodidactas. O curso é a principal ferramenta de apoio para conferencistas, consultores de aprendizagem e formadores de campo que facilitam a formação Esfera de qualquer tipo. Contém materiais no valor de cinco dias, e a sua natureza modular significa que pode ser utilizado na sua totalidade, reformulado para seminários mais curtos, ou introduzido em iniciativas mais amplas, tais como programas de graus humanitários.

This resource is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese. In addition, there is a contextualised version for those responding to the Syria crisis (Arabic only) here.

El objetivo del informe es evaluar el impacto del Proyecto de la Esfera en la calidad de la ayuda humanitaria, en términos de su éxito en la provisión de un marco común para la asistencia humanitaria y comprender el proceso por el cual los organismos han incorporado el Proyecto de la Esfera en su trabajo.

Las respuestas dirigidas por la comunidad y las contribuciones comunitarias son fundamentales para responder a la pandemia de la COVID-19. Estas respuestas aprovechan la capacidad local cuando no se dispone de apoyo externo. Garantizan que las respuestas sean inclusivas, refuerzan la dignidad de las personas y utilizan las habilidades y capacidades de los miembros de la comunidad. Esto también cumple con la Norma Humanitaria Esencial (CHS), que se aplica a todas las respuestas.

Un enfoque centrado en la comunidad por parte de los actores humanitarios es fundamental para reducir la propagación de enfermedades infecciosas. Genera confianza entre los proveedores de servicios y las personas afectadas. Esto permite que las comunidades afectadas controlen de manera conjunta las intervenciones y, por lo tanto, que sean más adecuadas, pertinentes y efectivas en función del contexto. Numerosas lecciones de la respuesta al ébola en la República Democrática del Congo se han aplicado con éxito en la respuesta a la COVID-19. La necesidad de confianza y control conjunto es particularmente crítica en un entorno operativo tan complejo, caracterizado por el desplazamiento, la desigualdad y la creciente división social.

Existen herramientas del sector humanitario que pueden apoyar directamente las respuestas a la pandemia de la COVID-19. Las normas Esfera definen la respuesta mínima que todas las personas afectadas por crisis tienen derecho a esperar. Las personas se ven afectadas de diferentes maneras y algunas pueden ser estigmatizadas. Las respuestas en el sur de Asia muestran cómo incluir a todos, responder a sus diferentes necesidades y respetar su dignidad.

Las medidas de confinamiento y aislamiento contra la COVID-19 tienen como objetivo proteger a las personas de la transmisión de la enfermedad. Sin embargo, tienen consecuencias devastadoras en sus medios de subsistencia, especialmente en el contexto de emergencias complejas donde la gobernanza es frágil, los sistemas de salud son deficientes y las poblaciones se ven desplazadas. Las normas humanitarias exigen que garanticemos que las personas que apoyamos no se vean perjudicadas. Esto requiere consultas con las comunidades afectadas, adaptación y seguimiento constante de las intervenciones.

Cuando se realizó la distribución de alimentos en Manila durante el confinamiento por COVID-19, se dejó fuera el 78 % de los hogares que tenían personas con discapacidad. Una encuesta rápida y focalizada destacó sus necesidades particulares y la importancia de un enfoque centrado en los destinatarios para cumplir las normas humanitarias.

¿Cómo puede la aplicación de las normas Esfera ayudar a garantizar que nadie se quede atrás?

Los cierres de fronteras, las restricciones de viaje y la cuarentena durante la crisis de la COVID-19 han impedido que los organismos humanitarios lleguen a muchas personas que necesitan apoyo. La Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja (IFRC, por sus siglas en inglés) en Perú puso a prueba una línea empresarial de WhatsApp para facilitar la participación de la comunidad a distancia.

¿Cómo podemos escuchar y responder a las comunidades cuando no podemos estar físicamente cerca de ellas? ¿Cómo se pueden cumplir las promesas de compromiso, participación y retroalimentación comunitarias de las normas Esfera en condiciones de cuarentena?

En todo el mundo, hay más de 25 millones de refugiados, de los cuales un 84 % son acogidos por países de ingresos bajos o medios con sistemas de salud deficientes . Esta condición de movilidad dificulta la forma en que trabajan los organismos humanitarios. Los principales factores causantes de la migración no desaparecerán pronto. Los ejemplos de Argentina, Brasil, Colombia y Venezuela apuntan a algunas de las adaptaciones que se requieren.

Muchas personas han sufrido una enfermedad grave o han muerto de COVID-19, aisladas de sus seres queridos, una situación que se contradice con la creencia ética de que las personas tienen derecho a una muerte digna. Los cuidados paliativos (la prevención y el alivio del sufrimiento y la angustia asociados con las enfermedades que limitan la vida) están ganando reconocimiento lentamente como una parte importante del proceso de atención médica, junto con los tratamientos que salvan vidas en la respuesta humanitaria. Una nueva norma Esfera ahora incluye a los cuidados paliativos. La pandemia actual está brindando la oportunidad de incluir los cuidados paliativos en la agenda humanitaria. Es hora de que todos los actores humanitarios documenten, compartan y aprendan de sus historias sobre el cuidado de personas afectadas por la COVID-19.

En todo el mundo, hay más de 20 millones de refugiados, y la mayoría son acogidos por países con sistemas de salud deficientes. Este ejemplo de Cox’s Bazar en Bangladesh muestra cómo se han priorizado e integrado los cuidados paliativos en la respuesta de atención médica, incluso cuando los recursos han sido escasos.

¿Cómo se puede aplicar la norma humanitaria sobre cuidados paliativos en el contexto de un campamento de refugiados durante la pandemia de la COVID-19?

Health Clusters and partners are often facing challenges in humanitarian settings. COVID-19 has intensified pressures and worsened resource constraints forcing difficult decisions on how and what assistance to provide. The tool provides insights on key ethical concepts, some simple steps and key questions to ask when supporting staff who are facing ethical dilemmas and must make difficult decisions based on competing needs and scarce resources. The tool helps link the role of frontline health care workers, health cluster partners and the health cluster as a whole to collaboratively face challenges. It also provides a case study from Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh and links to other key resources.

Guía para puntos focales Esfera y defensores humanitarios

Esta ficha temática de Esfera (FT) explica la pertinencia de las normas humanitarias mundiales en materia de calidad y rendición de cuentas a las respuestas nacionales a desastres. Sus aprendizajes y mensajes clave están concebidos para ayudar a cualquier punto focal o personal de incidencia pública de Esfera que esté interactuando con representantes de las autoridades nacionales de gestión de desastres (NDMA por sus siglas en inglés) en materia de las normas Esfera y las demás normas de la Cooperación de Normas Humanitarias (HSP).

Esta guía está disponible en inglés, francés, español and árabe.

Las fichas temáticas de Esfera (FT) explican la relevancia de Esfera con respecto a un tema en concreto. Aquí, alentamos a los usuarios de Esfera a incorporar la Reducción del riesgo de desastres (RRD) en su trabajo y destacamos para los especialistas en RRD las formas en que Esfera apoya el trabajo que hacen.



Esta guía está disponible en inglés y español.

Guide à l’attention des points focaux Sphère et du personnel du plaidoyer humanitaire

La présente fiche thématique de Sphère explique à quel point les standards humanitaires universels de qualité et de redevabilité sont pertinents pour les interventions nationales suite à des catastrophes. Ses messages et enseignements clés aideront les points focaux Sphère et le personnel de plaidoyer à présenter Sphère et d’autres standards du Partenariat pour les standards humanitaires (HSP) aux autorités nationales de gestion des catastrophes (ANGC).

Ce guide est disponible en anglais, français, espagnol et arabe.

Humanitarian Standards Leadership: This newly released report, commissioned by the Humanitarian Standards Partnership explores leading, growing and upholding international humanitarian standards within the complex humanitarian ecosystem.

Through in depth interviews with international humanitarian standards leaders, the study delves into the challenging question of how we maintain humanitarian standards as relevant in 2025 (and beyond), continue to grow uptake and engagement with them, and continue to support leadership, a leadership buffeted during a tumultuous year in the world of humanitarian action.

Please read, share and engage with the report and HSP, as further discussion and debate steers the direction of humanitarian standards leadership into a new future better placed and able to respond.

Humanitarian Standards Leadership: This newly released report, commissioned by the Humanitarian Standards Partnership explores leading, growing and upholding international humanitarian standards within the complex humanitarian ecosystem.

Through in depth interviews with international humanitarian standards leaders, the study delves into the challenging question of how we maintain humanitarian standards as relevant in 2025 (and beyond), continue to grow uptake and engagement with them, and continue to support leadership, a leadership buffeted during a tumultuous year in the world of humanitarian action.

Please read, share and engage with the report and HSP, as further discussion and debate steers the direction of humanitarian standards leadership into a new future better placed and able to respond.

Ce guide de formation est à destination des formateurs, formatrices et points focaux de Sphère. Il a été conçu pour les accompagner dans l’animation de formations Sphère auprès des personnels de direction et des opérations des autorités nationales de gestion des catastrophes (ANGC). Ce guide est disponible en anglais, français et arabe.

Un pack de formation ANGC complet est disponible en espagnol uniquement, y compris un guide détaillé pour l’animation et des supports pédagogiques, en particulier des diapositives PowerPoint, des modèles pour tableaux blancs, des sondages et des documents d’exercices pratiques à distribuer. Trois différents plans de séance sont proposés, selon les besoins du public.

Le Guide détaillé « Qu’y a-t-il de nouveau » (What is New In-depth Guide) vise à informer quiconque souhaite saisir en détails les différences entre les deux dernières éditions 2011 et 2018 du manuel. Il présente les forces motrices de la révision, ainsi que les thèmes qui sont apparus lors des consultations. Le guide propose également une analyse par chapitre qui met en exergue les changements opérés dans les standards, dans le manuel dans son ensemble et les conséquences en termes d’utilisation des standards en contexte.

Le Guide détaillé « Qu’y a-t-il de nouveau » (What is New In-depth Guide) vise à informer quiconque souhaite saisir en détails les différences entre les deux dernières éditions 2011 et 2018 du manuel. Il présente les forces motrices de la révision, ainsi que les thèmes qui sont apparus lors des consultations. Le guide propose également une analyse par chapitre qui met en exergue les changements opérés dans les standards, dans le manuel dans son ensemble et les conséquences en termes d’utilisation des standards en contexte.

Learn how to promote Sphere within your network, and how this benefits the people affected by crisis and disaster that you serve.
By the end of the module, you will be able to explain:
• The Sphere Approach to humanitarian response.
• The usefulness of the Sphere Handbook to prepare, manage and coordinate humanitarian relief efforts.
• The benefits of using the Sphere Handbook to fulfil a commitment to quality and accountability.
• The first steps to advocating for Sphere within your network.

Learn how to promote Sphere within your network, and how this benefits the people affected by crisis and disaster that you serve.
By the end of the module, you will be able to explain:
• The Sphere Approach to humanitarian response.
• The usefulness of the Sphere Handbook to prepare, manage and coordinate humanitarian relief efforts.
• The benefits of using the Sphere Handbook to fulfil a commitment to quality and accountability.
• The first steps to advocating for Sphere within your network.

Standar inklusi kemanusiaan untuk orang lanjut usia dan penyandang disabilitas

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

Standar inklusi kemanusiaan untuk orang lanjut usia dan penyandang disabilitas

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

노인과 장애인을 포괄하기 위한 인도적 지원 기준

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

노인과 장애인을 포괄하기 위한 인도적 지원 기준

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

Padraun Inkluzaun Umanitáriu ba Ema Idozu no Ema ho Defisiénsia

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

Padraun Inkluzaun Umanitáriu ba Ema Idozu no Ema ho Defisiénsia

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

Стандарти включення людей похилого віку та людей з інвалідністю до програм гуманітарного реагування

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

Стандарти включення людей похилого віку та людей з інвалідністю до програм гуманітарного реагування

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses.

This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali.

A short guide aimed to help trainers to take advantage of the film “Humanitarian standards in context: Bringing the Sphere Handbook to life”. The film depicts the contribution Sphere standards make to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian response and features examples of humanitarian agencies around the world working with the Sphere Handbook.

A short guide aimed to help trainers to take advantage of the film “Humanitarian standards in context: Bringing the Sphere Handbook to life”. The film depicts the contribution Sphere standards make to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian response and features examples of humanitarian agencies around the world working with the Sphere Handbook.

This PowerPoint presentation introduces the Core Humanitarian Standard 2024.

The CHS sets out nine commitments to ensure that organisations support people and communities affected by crisis and vulnerability in ways that respect their rights and dignity.

The CHS builds on Humanitarian Principles and the Humanitarian Charter, and may be used in conjunction with Sphere and Humanitarian Standards Partnership standards.

The presentation ends with a Group Exercise, in which participants identify challenges in meeting the commitments as well as ways to overcome them.

This presentation updates module 6 of the Sphere Training Pack.

This PowerPoint presentation introduces the Core Humanitarian Standard 2024.

The CHS sets out nine commitments to ensure that organisations support people and communities affected by crisis and vulnerability in ways that respect their rights and dignity.

The CHS builds on Humanitarian Principles and the Humanitarian Charter, and may be used in conjunction with Sphere and Humanitarian Standards Partnership standards.

The presentation ends with a Group Exercise, in which participants identify challenges in meeting the commitments as well as ways to overcome them.

This presentation updates module 6 of the Sphere Training Pack.

The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability(CHS) emerged in 2014 from an extensive consultation process. It contains excellent guidance, further detailed in its 2015 Guidance Notes and Indicators.
The CHS is currently under revision. This paper seeks to contribute to that revision.

The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability(CHS) emerged in 2014 from an extensive consultation process. It contains excellent guidance, further detailed in its 2015 Guidance Notes and Indicators.
The CHS is currently under revision. This paper seeks to contribute to that revision.

Kartu Aktivitas Buku Pegangan Sphere mendukung kegiatan pembelajaran untuk pelatihan dan lokakarya terkait Sphere. Setiap kartu mewakili elemen dari, atau terkait dengan, Buku Panduan Sphere seperti standar, komitmen, kegiatan siklus program, mitra atau tema.

Saat ini kartu aktivitas tersedia dalam Bahasa Inggris, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Portugis dan Bahasa Rumania. Jika Anda ingin membuat versi terjemahan/lokal, silahkan hubungi Kantor Sphere.

Kartu Aktivitas Buku Pegangan Sphere mendukung kegiatan pembelajaran untuk pelatihan dan lokakarya terkait Sphere. Setiap kartu mewakili elemen dari, atau terkait dengan, Buku Panduan Sphere seperti standar, komitmen, kegiatan siklus program, mitra atau tema.

Saat ini kartu aktivitas tersedia dalam Bahasa Inggris, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Portugis dan Bahasa Rumania. Jika Anda ingin membuat versi terjemahan/lokal, silahkan hubungi Kantor Sphere.

LEGS is underpinned by a livelihoods approach and is based on three livelihoods objectives: providing immediate benefits to crisis-affected communities; protecting the livestock-related assets of crisis-affected communities; assisting the re-building of key assets among crisis-affected communities.

LEGS is underpinned by a livelihoods approach and is based on three livelihoods objectives: providing immediate benefits to crisis-affected communities; protecting the livestock-related assets of crisis-affected communities; assisting the re-building of key assets among crisis-affected communities.

This user-friendly version of the Sphere Handbook 2011 edition was created in Bolivia and is available only in Spanish. It was developed to introduce the Handbook to affected populations and is mainly intended for local authorities, community leaders and local NGOs in rural areas. As a user-friendly version, it employs well known and easy to understand language while remaining faithful to the Handbook. This tool can also be used by trainers and humanitarian professionals working with affected populations.

This user-friendly version of the Sphere Handbook 2011 edition was created in Bolivia and is available only in Spanish. It was developed to introduce the Handbook to affected populations and is mainly intended for local authorities, community leaders and local NGOs in rural areas. As a user-friendly version, it employs well known and easy to understand language while remaining faithful to the Handbook. This tool can also be used by trainers and humanitarian professionals working with affected populations.

La versión amigable que se presenta a continuación resume los aspectos más importantes del del Manual Esfera y espera ser un aporte para promover su difusión y aplicación, más allá de la comunidad de actores humanitarios nacionales e internacionales que forman parte de la Red Esfera Perú.

La versión amigable que se presenta a continuación resume los aspectos más importantes del del Manual Esfera y espera ser un aporte para promover su difusión y aplicación, más allá de la comunidad de actores humanitarios nacionales e internacionales que forman parte de la Red Esfera Perú.

El Manual Esfera Amigable es una versión gráfica y resumida del Manual Esfera: Carta humanitaria y normas mínimas para la respuesta humanitaria. Nació en 2008 con Save the Children y ha sido actualizado en base a las versiones 2011 y 2018 del Manual Esfera.

Su objetivo es facilitar a las y los trabajadores humanitarios una guía clara y accesible que resalta los mensajes clave de los capítulos esenciales y técnicos, con explicaciones sencillas y recursos visuales.

La segunda edición, adaptada a la versión 2018 y promovida por Save the Children y ChildFund Bolivia, se utiliza en actividades de sensibilización, difusión y capacitación en varios departamentos del país. Con el aval de la Red Esfera en Bolivia, busca fortalecer la calidad y la rendición de cuentas en la respuesta humanitaria, contribuyendo a proteger la dignidad y los derechos de las personas afectadas en crisis, conflictos y emergencias.

El Manual Esfera Amigable es una versión gráfica y resumida del Manual Esfera: Carta humanitaria y normas mínimas para la respuesta humanitaria. Nació en 2008 con Save the Children y ha sido actualizado en base a las versiones 2011 y 2018 del Manual Esfera.

Su objetivo es facilitar a las y los trabajadores humanitarios una guía clara y accesible que resalta los mensajes clave de los capítulos esenciales y técnicos, con explicaciones sencillas y recursos visuales.

La segunda edición, adaptada a la versión 2018 y promovida por Save the Children y ChildFund Bolivia, se utiliza en actividades de sensibilización, difusión y capacitación en varios departamentos del país. Con el aval de la Red Esfera en Bolivia, busca fortalecer la calidad y la rendición de cuentas en la respuesta humanitaria, contribuyendo a proteger la dignidad y los derechos de las personas afectadas en crisis, conflictos y emergencias.

The Minimum Economic Recovery Standards (MERS) are the internationally recognised consensus on best practices for building economic resilience for crisis-affected communities. SEEP developed and refined MERS over a ten-year process with input from hundreds of organisations and practitioners.

Available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Nepali.

The Minimum Economic Recovery Standards (MERS) are the internationally recognised consensus on best practices for building economic resilience for crisis-affected communities. SEEP developed and refined MERS over a ten-year process with input from hundreds of organisations and practitioners.

Available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Nepali.

The objective of the Minimum Standard for Market Analysis (MISMA) is to guide the work of humanitarian practitioners across sectors and to ensure that, irrespective of the tool used, the key standard of market analysis is being met.

The objective of the Minimum Standard for Market Analysis (MISMA) is to guide the work of humanitarian practitioners across sectors and to ensure that, irrespective of the tool used, the key standard of market analysis is being met.

The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, one of Sphere’s partner standard initiatives, released the second edition of the Child Protection Minimum Standard (CPMS) in October 2019. The CPMS handbook guides humanitarian professionals in preventing harm and supporting the recovery of children caught up in crises.

The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, one of Sphere’s partner standard initiatives, released the second edition of the Child Protection Minimum Standard (CPMS) in October 2019. The CPMS handbook guides humanitarian professionals in preventing harm and supporting the recovery of children caught up in crises.

• To improve the quality of education preparedness, response, and recovery;
• To increase access to safe and relevant learning opportunities; and
• To ensure that the actors who provide these services are held accountable.

Since 2004, the INEE Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response, Recovery (INEE MS) have provided a framework for inclusive and equitable quality education. The purpose of the handbook is:

• To improve the quality of education preparedness, response, and recovery;
• To increase access to safe and relevant learning opportunities; and
• To ensure that the actors who provide these services are held accountable.

The INEE MS are designed to be applicable to crisis response in many different situations, including emergencies caused by conflict, by natural hazards such as those induced by climate change, and slow- and rapid-onset crises in both rural and urban environments.

This guide, developed in collaboration with the Nature-based Solutions in Humanitarian Contexts Working Group, provides practical guidance for using the Sphere minimum standards when implementing nature-based solutions (NbS) that addresses societal challenges in humanitarian action, including disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation.

The guide is currently available in English and Spanish. If you would like to translate or print copies of the guide, please contact the Sphere office.

The guide was designed to meet high accessibility standards and this downloadable PDF has been remediated for accessibility and tested according to ISO Standard 14289-1 (PDF/UA) using the Matterhorn Protocol.

The guide was authored by Jenn Hoffman and Dr. Sarah Henly-Shepard on behalf of Sphere, FEBA (an initiative of IUCN), PEDRR, EHAN and IFRC.

This guide, developed in collaboration with the Nature-based Solutions in Humanitarian Contexts Working Group, provides practical guidance for using the Sphere minimum standards when implementing nature-based solutions (NbS) that addresses societal challenges in humanitarian action, including disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation.

The guide is currently available in English and Spanish. If you would like to translate or print copies of the guide, please contact the Sphere office.

The guide was designed to meet high accessibility standards and this downloadable PDF has been remediated for accessibility and tested according to ISO Standard 14289-1 (PDF/UA) using the Matterhorn Protocol.

The guide was authored by Jenn Hoffman and Dr. Sarah Henly-Shepard on behalf of Sphere, FEBA (an initiative of IUCN), PEDRR, EHAN and IFRC.

This guide provides a framework with practical steps and considerations for how to contextualise Sphere standards. It is based on real-world examples gathered by the authors.

The guide also examines different factors – enablers and challenges – which should be considered when contextualising standards.

This guide provides a framework with practical steps and considerations for how to contextualise Sphere standards. It is based on real-world examples gathered by the authors.

The guide also examines different factors – enablers and challenges – which should be considered when contextualising standards.

The QAS in Action guide aims to support a holistic and contextualised application of Quality, Accountability, and Safeguarding (QAS) from a people-centered perspective, rather than organisational.

It is designed for anyone dedicated to supporting communities’ life with dignity in a transparent and safe manner. It will benefit specifically aid actors working locally, in communities’ living areas.

The guide is available in English only.

The QAS in Action guide aims to support a holistic and contextualised application of Quality, Accountability, and Safeguarding (QAS) from a people-centered perspective, rather than organisational.

It is designed for anyone dedicated to supporting communities’ life with dignity in a transparent and safe manner. It will benefit specifically aid actors working locally, in communities’ living areas.

The guide is available in English only.

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Esta guía, desarrollada en colaboración con el Grupo de trabajo de Soluciones basadas en la naturaleza (SbN) en contextos humanitarios, proporciona orientación práctica para usar las normas mínimas de Esfera al implementar soluciones basadas en la naturaleza (SbN) que aborda los retos sociales en la acción humanitaria, incluida la reducción del riesgo de desastres (RRD) y la adaptación al cambio climático.

Actualmente, la guía está disponible en español y inglés. Si le gustaría traducir o imprimir copias de la guía, por favor contacte con la oficina de Esfera.

La guía fue escrita por Jenn Hoffman y la Dra. Sarah Henly-Shepard para Esfera, FEBA (una iniciativa de IUCN), PEDRR, EHAN y FIRC.

La versión en español fue traducida por CADENA.

Ce guide, élaboré en collaboration avec le Groupe de travail sur les solutions fondées sur la nature dans les contextes humanitaires, apporte une orientation pratique pour l’utilisation des standards minimums de Sphère dans la mise en application de solutions fondées sur la nature (SFN), qui aborde les défis sociétaux lors d’interventions humanitaires, et notamment la réduction des risques de catastrophe (RRC) et l’adaptation au changement climatique.

Le guide est actuellement disponible en anglais uniquement. Si vous souhaitez traduire ce guide ou en obtenir des exemplaires, veuillez contacter le bureau de Sphère.

L’élaboration de ce guide répond aux standards élevés d’accessibilité, et le PDF téléchargeable a été adapté à des fins d’accessibilité et testé selon la Norme ISO 14289-1 (PDF/UA), à l’aide du protocole Matterhorn.

Le guide a été rédigé par Jenn Hoffman et Sarah Henly-Shepard, pour le compte de Sphère, des FEBA (une initiative de l’UICN), de PEDRR, d’EHAN et de l’IFRC.

Sphere 2020 sets about to transform Sphere from a project into a vigorous, deeply connected network of practitioners and organisations which will act as a global catalyst for humanitarian quality and accountability.

Sphere 2020 sets about to transform Sphere from a project into a vigorous, deeply connected network of practitioners and organisations which will act as a global catalyst for humanitarian quality and accountability.

This annual report represents the first year of Sphere’s operations as an independent organisation. Since 2016, the Sphere Project has transitioned from a time-limited initiative to more fully develop its global role as a convening platform for quality and accountability in the humanitarian sector. At the same time, Sphere launched the global consultation process to prepare the fourth edition of the Sphere Handbook, integrating evidence and global practice into the minimum standards guiding humanitarian action.

This annual report represents the first year of Sphere’s operations as an independent organisation. Since 2016, the Sphere Project has transitioned from a time-limited initiative to more fully develop its global role as a convening platform for quality and accountability in the humanitarian sector. At the same time, Sphere launched the global consultation process to prepare the fourth edition of the Sphere Handbook, integrating evidence and global practice into the minimum standards guiding humanitarian action.

This report present Sphere’s activities throughout 2018.
It is only available in English.

This report present Sphere’s activities throughout 2018.
It is only available in English.

Over the course of 2019, Sphere continued to promote quality and accountability across the humanitarian sector. The brochure includes a financial overview as well as a poster to print out.

Over the course of 2019, Sphere continued to promote quality and accountability across the humanitarian sector. The brochure includes a financial overview as well as a poster to print out.

In the midst of a pandemic, 2020 was a challenge for many organisations. Sphere stepped up its efforts to convene and share expertise and further promote the application of humanitarian standards, through our global community.

During 2021, Sphere continued to work with, for and through its network of members, focal points, trainers, donors and practitioners. Highlights include two new HSP partners; the first Sphere MOOC attended by over 900 people; new members and focal points; a major ToT programme in Mozambique; and many new resources including new products and new translations.

During 2021, Sphere continued to work with, for and through its network of members, focal points, trainers, donors and practitioners. Highlights include two new HSP partners; the first Sphere MOOC attended by over 900 people; new members and focal points; a major ToT programme in Mozambique; and many new resources including new products and new translations.

During 2022, Sphere continued to work with, for and through its growing network of focal points, members, trainers, donors and practitioners. Major activities included a Programme for Ukraine and Eastern Europe in response to the conflict in Ukraine, a new regional partner for Africa (AHSN), a new HSP partner (SEADS standards), the first HSP website, and the first French Sphere MOOC.

For the first time in a few years, this annual report includes several pages of updates from our focal point network.

During 2022, Sphere continued to work with, for and through its growing network of focal points, members, trainers, donors and practitioners. Major activities included a Programme for Ukraine and Eastern Europe in response to the conflict in Ukraine, a new regional partner for Africa (AHSN), a new HSP partner (SEADS standards), the first HSP website, and the first French Sphere MOOC.

For the first time in a few years, this annual report includes several pages of updates from our focal point network.

During 2023, Sphere continued to work with, for and through its growing network of focal points, members, trainers, donors and practitioners. Major activities included completion of a Programme for Ukraine and Eastern Europe in response to the conflict in Ukraine, a new regional partner for South-Eastern Europe (DPPI-SEE), a new hosting arrangement for the MERS, and the launch of Nature-based Solutions guidance.

For the second time in as many years, this annual report includes several pages of updates from our focal point network.

During 2023, Sphere continued to work with, for and through its growing network of focal points, members, trainers, donors and practitioners. Major activities included completion of a Programme for Ukraine and Eastern Europe in response to the conflict in Ukraine, a new regional partner for South-Eastern Europe (DPPI-SEE), a new hosting arrangement for the MERS, and the launch of Nature-based Solutions guidance.

For the second time in as many years, this annual report includes several pages of updates from our focal point network.

During 2024, Sphere continued to work with, for and through its growing network of focal points, members, trainers, donors and practitioners. Notable achievements include the Spanish MOOC (Massive Online Open Course), completion of the AI Safety Label scoping project, a new HSP board game, a new Theory of Change, a new online course Nature-based Solutions for Humanitarians, and a major project in Türkiye including the 2nd ever Global Focal Point Forum.

Once again this annual report includes several pages of updates from our focal point network. For the first time, the report includes environmental reporting – of carbon emissions from travel.

During 2024, Sphere continued to work with, for and through its growing network of focal points, members, trainers, donors and practitioners. Notable achievements include the Spanish MOOC (Massive Online Open Course), completion of the AI Safety Label scoping project, a new HSP board game, a new Theory of Change, a new online course Nature-based Solutions for Humanitarians, and a major project in Türkiye including the 2nd ever Global Focal Point Forum.

Once again this annual report includes several pages of updates from our focal point network. For the first time, the report includes environmental reporting – of carbon emissions from travel.

Community-led responses and community contributions are key in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Such responses harness local capacity when outside support is unavailable. They ensure that responses are inclusive, reinforce the dignity of the people and use the skills and capacities of community members. This also meets the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), which applies to every response.

Community-led responses and community contributions are key in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Such responses harness local capacity when outside support is unavailable. They ensure that responses are inclusive, reinforce the dignity of the people and use the skills and capacities of community members. This also meets the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), which applies to every response.

A community-centred approach by humanitarian actors is critical to reducing the spread of infectious diseases. It builds trust between service providers and those affected. This enables interventions to be co-owned by the affected communities and therefore more contextually appropriate, relevant and effective. Numerous lessons from the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been successfully applied in the response to COVID-19. The need for trust and co-ownership is particularly critical in such a complex operating environment, characterised by displacement, inequity and widening social division.

A community-centred approach by humanitarian actors is critical to reducing the spread of infectious diseases. It builds trust between service providers and those affected. This enables interventions to be co-owned by the affected communities and therefore more contextually appropriate, relevant and effective. Numerous lessons from the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been successfully applied in the response to COVID-19. The need for trust and co-ownership is particularly critical in such a complex operating environment, characterised by displacement, inequity and widening social division.

There are tools from the humanitarian sector that can directly support responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sphere standards define the minimum response all crisis-affected people have a right to expect. People are affected in different ways and some may be stigmatised. Responses in South Asia show how to include everyone, respond to their different needs and respect their dignity.

There are tools from the humanitarian sector that can directly support responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sphere standards define the minimum response all crisis-affected people have a right to expect. People are affected in different ways and some may be stigmatised. Responses in South Asia show how to include everyone, respond to their different needs and respect their dignity.

The COVID-19 lockdown and isolation measures aim to protect people from transmission of the disease Yet, they have devastating consequences on people’s livelihoods, especially in the context of complex emergencies where governance is fragile, health systems are weak and populations displaced. Humanitarian standards demand that we ensure the people we support are not negatively affected. This requires consultation with affected communities, adaptation and constant monitoring of interventions.

The COVID-19 lockdown and isolation measures aim to protect people from transmission of the disease Yet, they have devastating consequences on people’s livelihoods, especially in the context of complex emergencies where governance is fragile, health systems are weak and populations displaced. Humanitarian standards demand that we ensure the people we support are not negatively affected. This requires consultation with affected communities, adaptation and constant monitoring of interventions.

When food distribution was rolled out across Manila during the COVID-19 lockdown, it missed 78% of households which had people with disabilities. A rapid, targeted survey highlighted their particular needs and the importance of a client-responsive approach to achieving humanitarian standards.

How can the application of Sphere standards help ensure that no one is left behind?

When food distribution was rolled out across Manila during the COVID-19 lockdown, it missed 78% of households which had people with disabilities. A rapid, targeted survey highlighted their particular needs and the importance of a client-responsive approach to achieving humanitarian standards.

How can the application of Sphere standards help ensure that no one is left behind?

Border closures, travel restrictions and quarantine during the COVID-19 crisis has prevented humanitarian agencies from reaching many people who need support. A WhatsApp business line was successfully piloted by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) in Peru to facilitate remote community engagement.

How can we listen and answer to communities when we cannot be physically close to them? How can commitments on community engagement, participation and feedback in Sphere standards be fulfilled under quarantine conditions?

Border closures, travel restrictions and quarantine during the COVID-19 crisis has prevented humanitarian agencies from reaching many people who need support. A WhatsApp business line was successfully piloted by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) in Peru to facilitate remote community engagement.

How can we listen and answer to communities when we cannot be physically close to them? How can commitments on community engagement, participation and feedback in Sphere standards be fulfilled under quarantine conditions?

Globally, there are more than 25 million refugees, 84% of whom are being hosted by low or middle-income nations with weak health systems. This condition of mobility challenges the way humanitarian agencies work. The fundamental drivers of migration will not disappear anytime soon. Examples from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela point to some of the adjustments that are required.

Globally, there are more than 25 million refugees, 84% of whom are being hosted by low or middle-income nations with weak health systems. This condition of mobility challenges the way humanitarian agencies work. The fundamental drivers of migration will not disappear anytime soon. Examples from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela point to some of the adjustments that are required.

Many people have suffered serious illness or died of COVID-19, isolated from loved ones, a situation that runs counter to the ethical belief that people have the right to a dignified death. Palliative care – the prevention and relief of suffering and distress associated with life-limiting illness – is slowly gaining recognition as an important part of the healthcare continuum, alongside life-saving treatment in humanitarian response. A new Sphere standard now includes palliative care. The current pandemic is providing an opportunity to put palliative care on the humanitarian agenda. It’s time for all humanitarian actors to document, share and learn from their stories of caring for people affected by COVID-19.

Many people have suffered serious illness or died of COVID-19, isolated from loved ones, a situation that runs counter to the ethical belief that people have the right to a dignified death. Palliative care – the prevention and relief of suffering and distress associated with life-limiting illness – is slowly gaining recognition as an important part of the healthcare continuum, alongside life-saving treatment in humanitarian response. A new Sphere standard now includes palliative care. The current pandemic is providing an opportunity to put palliative care on the humanitarian agenda. It’s time for all humanitarian actors to document, share and learn from their stories of caring for people affected by COVID-19.

Globally, there are more than 20 million refugees, most of whom are being hosted by nations with weak health systems. This example from Cox’s Bazaar in Bangladesh shows how palliative care has been prioritised and integrated into the healthcare response even when resources have been scarce.

How can the humanitarian standard on palliative care be applied in the context of a refugee camp during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Globally, there are more than 20 million refugees, most of whom are being hosted by nations with weak health systems. This example from Cox’s Bazaar in Bangladesh shows how palliative care has been prioritised and integrated into the healthcare response even when resources have been scarce.

How can the humanitarian standard on palliative care be applied in the context of a refugee camp during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Les interventions et les contributions communautaires sont essentielles pour faire face à la pandémie de COVID-19. Ces interventions utilisent les capacités locales lorsque l’aide extérieure n’est pas disponible. Elles assurent que les interventions sont inclusives, renforcent la dignité des personnes et utilisent les compétences et les capacités des membres de la communauté. Cela répond également à la Norme humanitaire fondamentale (CHS) qui s’applique à chaque intervention.

Une approche centrée sur la communauté par les acteurs humanitaires est essentielle pour réduire la propagation des maladies infectieuses. Elle permet d’établir la confiance entre les prestataires de services et les personnes touchées. Cela permet aux communautés touchées de s’approprier les interventions et donƒc de les rendre contextuellement plus adéquates, pertinentes et efficaces. De nombreux enseignements tirés de l’intervention lors du virus Ebola en République démocratique du Congo (RDC) ont été appliqués avec succès dans le cadre de l’intervention à la COVID-19. Le besoin de confiance et d’appropriation partagée est particulièrement critique dans un environnement opérationnel aussi complexe caractérisé par des déplacements, des inégalités et une division sociale croissante.

Il existe des outils du secteur humanitaire qui peuvent soutenir directement les interventions pour la pandémie de la COVID-19. Les standards de Sphere définissent l’intervention minimale que toutes les personnes touchées par la crise sont en droit d’attendre. Les personnes sont touchées de différentes manières et certaines peuvent être stigmatisées. Les réponses en Asie du Sud montrent comment inclure tout le monde, répondre à leurs différents besoins et respecter leur dignité.

Les mesures de confinement et d’isolement de la COVID-19 visent à protéger les personnes contre la transmission de la maladie. Cependant, elles ont des conséquences dévastatrices sur les moyens de subsistance des populations, en particulier dans les situations d’urgences complexes où la gouvernance est fragile, les systèmes de santé faibles et les populations déplacées. Les standards humanitaires exigent que nous veillions à ce que les personnes que nous soutenons ne soient pas touchées négativement. Cela nécessite la consultation des communautés touchées, une adaptation et un suivi constant des interventions.

Lorsque la distribution de denrées alimentaire a été mise en place à Manille pendant le confinement en raison de la COVID-19, 78% des ménages ayant des personnes handicapées n’ont pas reçu de nourriture. Une enquête rapide et ciblée a mis en évidence leurs besoins particuliers et l’importance d’une approche adaptée aux clients pour atteindre les standards humanitaires.

Comment l’application des standards Sphere peut-elle contribuer à garantir que personne ne soit laissé pour compte ?

La fermeture des frontières, les restrictions de voyage et la quarantaine pendant la crise de la COVID-19 ont empêché les organisations humanitaires d’atteindre de nombreuses personnes qui avait besoin d’aide. Une ligne d’affaires WhatsApp a été pilotée avec succès par la Fédération internationale de la Croix-Rouge (FICR) au Pérou pour faciliter l’engagement des communautés éloignées.

Comment pouvons-nous écouter et répondre aux communautés quand nous ne pouvons pas être physiquement proches d’elles? Comment les responsabilités relatives à l’engagement, à la participation et au retour d’information des communautés dans le cadre des standards Sphere peuvent-elles être respectées dans des conditions de quarantaine ?

La fermeture des frontières, les restrictions de voyage et la quarantaine pendant la crise de la COVID-19 ont empêché les organisations humanitaires d’atteindre de nombreuses personnes qui avait besoin d’aide. Une ligne d’affaires WhatsApp a été pilotée avec succès par la Fédération internationale de la Croix-Rouge (FICR) au Pérou pour faciliter l’engagement des communautés éloignées.

Comment pouvons-nous écouter et répondre aux communautés quand nous ne pouvons pas être physiquement proches d’elles? Comment les responsabilités relatives à l’engagement, à la participation et au retour d’information des communautés dans le cadre des standards Sphere peuvent-elles être respectées dans des conditions de quarantaine?

Il y a plus de 25 millions de réfugiés dans le monde dont 84 % sont accueillis par des pays à revenu faible ou moyen dont les systèmes de santé sont précaires. Cette condition de mobilité remet en question la manière dont les agences humanitaires travaillent. Les facteurs fondamentaux de la migration ne disparaîtront pas de sitôt. Les exemples de l’Argentine, du Brésil, de la Colombie et du Venezuela montrent certains des ajustements nécessaires.

De nombreuses personnes ont souffert de graves maladies ou sont mortes de la COVID-19, isolées de leurs proches, une situation qui va à l’encontre de la croyance éthique selon laquelle les gens ont droit à une mort digne. Les soins palliatifs, la prévention et le soulagement de la souffrance et de la détresse associées aux maladies limitant la durée de vie sont de plus en plus reconnus comme un élément important du continuum des soins de santé, parallèlement aux traitements vitaux dans le cadre de l’intervention humanitaire. Une nouvelle norme Sphère inclut désormais les soins palliatifs. La pandémie actuelle offre l’occasion de mettre les soins palliatifs à l’ordre du jour de l’action humanitaire. Il est temps que tous les acteurs humanitaires documentent, partagent et tirent des enseignements de leurs expériences de soins aux personnes touchées par la COVID-19.

Il y a plus de 20 millions de réfugiés dans le monde dont la plupart sont accueillis par des pays dont les systèmes de santé sont précaires. Cet exemple tiré de Cox’s Bazaar au Bangladesh montre comment les soins palliatifs ont été considérés prioritaires et intégrés dans l’intervention sanitaire, même lorsque les ressources étaient rares.

Comment la norme humanitaire sur les soins palliatifs peut-elle être appliquée dans le contexte d’un camp de réfugiés pendant la pandémie à la COVID-19?

This document is one of a series on how to integrate key elements of Sphere’s people-centred approach into the humanitarian programme cycle. These guides indicate the relevant parts of the Sphere Handbook at different moments of the humanitarian programme cycle and should therefore be used together with the Handbook. The primary audiences for “Sphere for Assessments” are managers, assessment staff, trainers and coordinators, as well as donors. It may also be useful for a wider range of staff in any agency dealing with humanitarian response.

This document is one of a series on how to integrate key elements of Sphere’s people-centred approach into the humanitarian programme cycle. These guides indicate the relevant parts of the Sphere Handbook at different moments of the humanitarian programme cycle and should therefore be used together with the Handbook. The primary audiences for “Sphere for Assessments” are managers, assessment staff, trainers and coordinators, as well as donors. It may also be useful for a wider range of staff in any agency dealing with humanitarian response.

Sphere for Monitoring and Evaluation is for all humanitarian practitioners from the assessment to the evaluation phase; for people carrying out monitoring activities and evaluations, be they internal or external. It also addresses the learning processes that should ensue from monitoring and evaluation exercises. The guide is based on the conviction that Sphere provides useful benchmarks for the whole programme cycle, which can be especially valuable to organisations that do not have internal targets or standard operating procedures. Sphere also adds value through its emphasis on a rights-based and participatory approach.

Sphere for Monitoring and Evaluation is for all humanitarian practitioners from the assessment to the evaluation phase; for people carrying out monitoring activities and evaluations, be they internal or external. It also addresses the learning processes that should ensue from monitoring and evaluation exercises. The guide is based on the conviction that Sphere provides useful benchmarks for the whole programme cycle, which can be especially valuable to organisations that do not have internal targets or standard operating procedures. Sphere also adds value through its emphasis on a rights-based and participatory approach.

For the first time since the creation of the network, Sphere’s Focal Points gathered from across four continents for a global meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. The Global Sphere Focal Points Forum, which took place on 7-9 November, was organized in collaboration with Sphere’s regional partner Community World Service Asia (CWSA). Download the event report for a full account of the proceedings.

For the first time since the creation of the network, Sphere’s Focal Points gathered from across four continents for a global meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. The Global Sphere Focal Points Forum, which took place on 7-9 November, was organized in collaboration with Sphere’s regional partner Community World Service Asia (CWSA). Download the event report for a full account of the proceedings.

The Sphere Handbook is one of the most widely known and internationally recognised sets of common principles and universal minimum standards in humanitarian response.

The Sphere Handbook is one of the most widely known and internationally recognised sets of common principles and universal minimum standards in humanitarian response.

Guidelines for translation, production, printing, distribution and dissemination of the Sphere Handbook 2018 edition.

Sphere encourages trusted organizations from its network to coordinate the translation of each new edition of the Handbook into their local language, and to arrange for publishing, printing, launch, promotion, distribution and dissemination of the translated version in their country or region.

If you are interested to be the translation coordinator for your local language, then this guide is written for you, and we look forward to working with you.

The Sphere Handbook Activity Cards support learning activities for Sphere workshops and courses. Each card represents an element from, or related to, the Sphere Handbook such as a standard, commitment, program cycle activity, partner or theme.

The ZIP folder (200Mb) contains a short guide to the cards, and all the files (PNG and PSD) you need to print – professionally or using an office/home printer – this deck of 92 double-sided cards (and even a tuckbox to keep them in).

The cards may also be used to support online training using platforms such as Miro, Canva’s Online Whiteboard or deckhive.

This resource is currently available in English, Indonesian, Portuguese and Romanian. If you would like to create a translated/localised version, please contact the Sphere office.

Turning humanitarian principles into action. In April 2016, we asked people to tell us more about how they are using the Sphere Handbook. This is what we learned.

Turning humanitarian principles into action. In April 2016, we asked people to tell us more about how they are using the Sphere Handbook. This is what we learned.

Yemen is today’s largest humanitarian crisis. The Yemeni Family Care Association staff applies the Sphere standards in their response to ensure the quality of humanitarian assistance and make themselves accountable to the communities served. Find out how they do so through this video.

Yemen is today’s largest humanitarian crisis. The Yemeni Family Care Association staff applies the Sphere standards in their response to ensure the quality of humanitarian assistance and make themselves accountable to the communities served. Find out how they do so through this video.

This resource, available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, explains why it is important to use Sphere standards throughout the humanitarian programme cycle, and how to do so. The document starts with a section on how to use humanitarian standards in your context. This is followed by standalone but complementary chapters for Assessment, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

This resource, available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic, explains why it is important to use Sphere standards throughout the humanitarian programme cycle, and how to do so. The document starts with a section on how to use humanitarian standards in your context. This is followed by standalone but complementary chapters for Assessment, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

Microtraining delivers short bursts of content for learners to study at their convenience. Sphere posts microlearning opportunities on social media feeds.

This training resource contains links to Sphere’s recent microlearning opportunities on LinkedIn, and PowerPoint files so trainers can translate, reformulate or repurpose the content.

The materials are available in various languages (currently English, French and Turkish) in a single download. If you appreciate this content, please download this resource every couple of months to get the latest materials.

This training guide is designed for Sphere trainers and focal points to support them when facilitating Sphere training for managerial and operational personnel of National Disaster Management Authorities (NDMAs). This guide is available in English, French and Arabic.

A complete NDMA training pack is available in Spanish only, which includes a detailed guide for trainers and supporting materials including PowerPoint slides, whiteboard templates, polls, and handouts for practical exercises. Three alternative sessions plans are suggested.

This training guide is designed for Sphere trainers and focal points to support them when facilitating Sphere training for managerial and operational personnel of National Disaster Management Authorities (NDMAs). This guide is available in English, French and Arabic.

A complete NDMA training pack is available in Spanish only, which includes a detailed guide for trainers and supporting materials including PowerPoint slides, whiteboard templates, polls, and handouts for practical exercises. Three alternative sessions plans are suggested.

The Sphere online training package includes materials and guidance for facilitating over 25 interactive online learning activities. It also contains guidance on how to run effective online Sphere workshops and courses, including pre-training preparations and post-training actions.

This training package is designed for Sphere trainers by Sphere trainers.

It is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

The Sphere online training package includes materials and guidance for facilitating over 25 interactive online learning activities. It also contains guidance on how to run effective online Sphere workshops and courses, including pre-training preparations and post-training actions.

This training package is designed for Sphere trainers by Sphere trainers.

It is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

This poster can be printed out in A1 o similar formats to disseminate information about Sphere and its principles. It is available in English only.

This report covers activities carried out by the Sphere Project between 1 January and 31 December 2015 and includes related governance, financial and administrative summaries. It also includes highlights of the important work being done by the global community of humanitarian practitioners using Sphere to expand commitments and capacities to deliver quality and accountability in humanitarian response.

This report covers activities carried out by the Sphere Project between 1 January and 31 December 2015 and includes related governance, financial and administrative summaries. It also includes highlights of the important work being done by the global community of humanitarian practitioners using Sphere to expand commitments and capacities to deliver quality and accountability in humanitarian response.

This report covers activities carried out by the Sphere Project between 1 January and 31 December 2016 and includes related governance, financial and administrative summaries. It also includes highlights of the important work being done by the global community of humanitarian practitioners using Sphere to expand commitments and capacities to deliver quality and accountability in humanitarian response.

This report covers activities carried out by the Sphere Project between 1 January and 31 December 2016 and includes related governance, financial and administrative summaries. It also includes highlights of the important work being done by the global community of humanitarian practitioners using Sphere to expand commitments and capacities to deliver quality and accountability in humanitarian response.

The Short Workshop Pack contains facilitation guides for various Sphere workshops: 2-hours, half-day, 1-day and 3-day in-person workshops; and 1×3-hour and 2×2-hours guides for online workshops to accompany the How to Use the Sphere Handbook self-paced online course.

This pack includes Shelter scenario-based activities developed in response to the conflict in Ukraine, which can be easily adapted to other contexts. We recommend that users of this pack also download the full Sphere Training Pack, which contains facilitation materials for at least 5 days of Sphere training.

These guides are mostly available in English only. The 2×2-hours online guide is also available in Ukrainian.

The Short Workshop Pack contains facilitation guides for various Sphere workshops: 2-hours, half-day, 1-day and 3-day in-person workshops; and 1×3-hour and 2×2-hours guides for online workshops to accompany the How to Use the Sphere Handbook self-paced online course.

This pack includes Shelter scenario-based activities developed in response to the conflict in Ukraine, which can be easily adapted to other contexts. We recommend that users of this pack also download the full Sphere Training Pack, which contains facilitation materials for at least 5 days of Sphere training.

These guides are mostly available in English only. The 2×2-hours online guide is also available in Ukrainian.

This Nepali-language video explains how to apply the Sphere standards in camp settings. Produced by IOM Nepal with support from the Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), the video intends to guide the concerned authorities to ensure the basic living standards of displaced populations living in camps.

This Nepali-language video explains how to apply the Sphere standards in camp settings. Produced by IOM Nepal with support from the Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), the video intends to guide the concerned authorities to ensure the basic living standards of displaced populations living in camps.

This Discussion Paper sets out to understand and describe opportunities for adapting international humanitarian standards to a regional, national or local level in preparing for, or responding to a disaster. It is based on a series of consultations with Sphere country focal points and a literature review, and presents a number of brief case studies to illustrate the main findings and recommendations. It concludes with a set of suggestions for advocates and Sphere focal points to take forward work with NDMAs.

This Discussion Paper sets out to understand and describe opportunities for adapting international humanitarian standards to a regional, national or local level in preparing for, or responding to a disaster. It is based on a series of consultations with Sphere country focal points and a literature review, and presents a number of brief case studies to illustrate the main findings and recommendations. It concludes with a set of suggestions for advocates and Sphere focal points to take forward work with NDMAs.

With this strategy, Sphere aims to reinforce its leadership role in promoting the global relevance, importance and consistent application of humanitarian standards for accountability to affected communities, through a global Sphere community of purpose and practice.

With this strategy, Sphere aims to reinforce its leadership role in promoting the global relevance, importance and consistent application of humanitarian standards for accountability to affected communities, through a global Sphere community of purpose and practice.

This is a one-pager overview of the Sphere strategy 2021-2025.
The full version of the strategy is available at this link.

This is a one-pager overview of the Sphere strategy 2021-2025.
The full version of the strategy is available at this link.

Developed by InterWorks, this package for trainers supports a 4-day workshop covering the entire Sphere Handbook 2011 edition. It provides insights into many of the typical problems found in the sectors of WASH, Food Security & Nutrition, Shelter & Settlement and Health, illustrating each of the relevant standards.

Developed by InterWorks, this package for trainers supports a 4-day workshop covering the entire Sphere Handbook 2011 edition. It provides insights into many of the typical problems found in the sectors of WASH, Food Security & Nutrition, Shelter & Settlement and Health, illustrating each of the relevant standards.

This version of the Sphere training pack was developed by the Sphere community to strengthen the capacity of humanitarian staff working in and around Syria. It seeks to help them professionalise and improve the effectiveness, quality and accountability of the response.

This version of the Sphere training pack was developed by the Sphere community to strengthen the capacity of humanitarian staff working in and around Syria. It seeks to help them professionalise and improve the effectiveness, quality and accountability of the response.

A training module on the Core Humanitarian Standard and its usage in conjunction with the Sphere Handbook.

A training module on the Core Humanitarian Standard and its usage in conjunction with the Sphere Handbook.

The Syria training pack is a set of Arabic-language materials that contain guidance on how best to apply the Sphere standards in response to the country’s conflict. The pack is based on the 2018 training pack update and includes all the latest additions to the Sphere standards, but it also features additional case studies and multimedia content gathered in and around Syria.

The content was developed by experienced Sphere trainers Aya Yagan, Hamza Hamwie, Mohammad Abo Nabout, Rami Rajjoub and Mamdouh Tello.

The Sphere training package (base edition) is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese.

The Sphere Training Package (2018 edition) is designed for facilitators of in-person courses and workshops, and it is also useful for private study. It contains five days’ worth of materials, and its modular nature means it can be used in its entirety, reformulated for shorter workshops, or injected into broader initiatives such as humanitarian degree programmes.



Click “Download now” for the low-bandwidth version where videos play from YouTube. Click here to download the full version which includes embedded videos (1.2GB, via a Dropbox link).



This resource is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese and Indonesian. In addition, there is a contextualised version for those responding to the Syria crisis (Arabic only) here.

The Sphere Training Package (2018 edition) is designed for facilitators of in-person courses and workshops, and it is also useful for private study. It contains five days’ worth of materials, and its modular nature means it can be used in its entirety, reformulated for shorter workshops, or injected into broader initiatives such as humanitarian degree programmes.

Click “Download now” for the low-bandwidth version where videos play from YouTube. Click here to download the full version which includes embedded videos (1.2GB, via a Dropbox link).

This resource is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese and Indonesian. In addition, there is a contextualised version for those responding to the Syria crisis (Arabic only) here.

The Sphere Training Package (2018 edition) is designed for facilitators of in-person courses and workshops, and it is also useful for private study. It contains five days’ worth of materials, and its modular nature means it can be used in its entirety, reformulated for shorter workshops, or injected into broader initiatives such as humanitarian degree programmes.

Download the Indonesian version here: https://s.id/sphere_id

This resource is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese and Indonesian. In addition, there is a contextualised version for those responding to the Syria crisis (Arabic only) here.

The Sphere Training Package (2018 edition) is designed for facilitators of in-person courses and workshops, and it is also useful for private study. It contains five days’ worth of materials, and its modular nature means it can be used in its entirety, reformulated for shorter workshops, or injected into broader initiatives such as humanitarian degree programmes.



Download the Indonesian version here: https://s.id/sphere_id



This resource is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese and Indonesian. In addition, there is a contextualised version for those responding to the Syria crisis (Arabic only) here.

This resource supports an interactive activity for workshops or courses. It can easily be adapted for in-person or online learning. The learning objective is that learners fully understand the difference between standards and targets. This is critically important for all users of Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) handbooks but is often not well understood.

This resource is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia and Arabic, but the activity can be run in any language because the main content is a set of 12 cartoons which contain no writing.

This resource supports an interactive activity for workshops or courses. It can easily be adapted for in-person or online learning. The learning objective is that learners fully understand the difference between standards and targets. This is critically important for all users of Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) handbooks but is often not well understood.

This resource is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia and Arabic, but the activity can be run in any language because the main content is a set of 12 cartoons which contain no writing.

The fourth revision of the Sphere Handbook was the most consultative process in Sphere’s history. As the process of finalising the publication reached its final stages, an after-action review was commissioned to compile and draw out key learnings from the experience of putting together the new Handbook content. This public report (available in English only) is a synthesis of the main review.

The latest revision of the Sphere Handbook was the most far-reaching consultative process in Sphere’s history. As the process of finalising the publication reached its final stages, an after-action review was then commissioned to compile and draw out key learnings from the experience of putting together the new Handbook content. This public report (available in English only) is a synthesis of the main review.

The latest revision of the Sphere Handbook was the most far-reaching consultative process in Sphere’s history. As the process of finalising the publication reached its final stages, an after-action review was then commissioned to compile and draw out key learnings from the experience of putting together the new Handbook content. This public report (available in English only) is a synthesis of the main review.

The Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), managed by Sphere, the CHS Alliance and Groupe URD, is integrated in the 2018 edition of the Sphere Handbook. Its inclusion reaffirms the Handbook’s rights-based approach and alignment with international law.

Available in English, français, Español and عربى.

The Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), managed by Sphere, the CHS Alliance and Groupe URD, is integrated in the 2018 edition of the Sphere Handbook. Its inclusion reaffirms the Handbook’s rights-based approach and alignment with international law.

Available in English, français, Español and عربى.

The Friendly Sphere Handbook is a shortened and illustrated version of the 2018 Sphere Handbook. It presents the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in clear, straightforward language, making them easier to understand and use in practice.

Designed for practitioners, community members, volunteers, and anyone new to Sphere, the Friendly Handbook helps readers grasp the essential principles of quality, accountability, and dignity that underpin humanitarian action.

For a detailed explanation of the guidance and full sector standards, please refer to the interactive Sphere Handbook.

The Friendly Sphere Handbook is a shortened and illustrated version of the 2018 Sphere Handbook. It presents the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in clear, straightforward language, making them easier to understand and use in practice.

Designed for practitioners, community members, volunteers, and anyone new to Sphere, the Friendly Handbook helps readers grasp the essential principles of quality, accountability, and dignity that underpin humanitarian action.

For a detailed explanation of the guidance and full sector standards, please refer to the interactive Sphere Handbook.

The Friendly Sphere Handbook is a shortened and illustrated version of the 2018 Sphere Handbook. It offers a clear, user-friendly overview of the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards, helping readers understand and apply them in real-world humanitarian work.

This is the first Friendly Sphere Handbook to be published in Burmese. This version makes it easier for Burmese-speaking practitioners, community members, and volunteers to engage with the guidance.

For a detailed explanation of the guidance and full sector standards, please refer to the interactive Sphere Handbook.

The Friendly Sphere Handbook is a shortened and illustrated version of the 2018 Sphere Handbook. It offers a clear, user-friendly overview of the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards, helping readers understand and apply them in real-world humanitarian work.

This is the first Friendly Sphere Handbook to be published in Burmese. This version makes it easier for Burmese-speaking practitioners, community members, and volunteers to engage with the guidance.

For a detailed explanation of the guidance and full sector standards, please refer to the interactive Sphere Handbook.

This brochure presents the work and members of the Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP). The aims of the Partnership are to improve the quality and accountability of humanitarian action across all sectors and to promote a harmonised approach to support users in the application of standards.

Updated in 2021 to include the CCCM cluster and the CHS Alliance as new members.

From shaping humanitarian standards to building global partnerships, Sphere plays a key role in advancing quality and accountability in crisis response. Sphere’s new brochure highlights our evolution, major milestones, and vision for the future. 

From shaping humanitarian standards to building global partnerships, Sphere plays a key role in advancing quality and accountability in crisis response. Sphere’s new brochure highlights our evolution, major milestones, and vision for the future. 

The main objective of this activity is for participants to reinforce their familiarity with the structure and content of the Sphere handbook. The activity is a quiz where the course participants work in teams to devise questions for each other.

The main objective of this activity is for participants to reinforce their familiarity with the structure and content of the Sphere handbook. The activity is a quiz where the course participants work in teams to devise questions for each other.

The Emergency training toolkit is designed to support introductory-level training workshops carried out during an emergency response. It includes a number of resources designed by Sphere trainers to quickly bring aid workers and local officials up to speed on Sphere principles and standards. Materials are presented in a mixture of English, French and Spanish (within the same download).

The Emergency training toolkit is designed to support introductory-level training workshops carried out during an emergency response. It includes a number of resources designed by Sphere trainers to quickly bring aid workers and local officials up to speed on Sphere principles and standards. Materials are presented in a mixture of English, French and Spanish (within the same download).

The Emergency training toolkit is designed to support introductory-level training workshops carried out during an emergency response. It includes a number of resources designed by Sphere trainers to quickly bring aid workers and local officials up to speed on Sphere principles and standards. Materials are presented in a mixture of English, French and Spanish (within the same download).

The objective of the report is to assess the impact of the Sphere project on the quality of humanitarian aid, in terms of its success in providing a common framework for humanitarian assistance and to understand the process by which agencies have incorporated the Sphere Project into their work.

“The Sphere Story” is a three-part video documentary on the origins, dissemination and impact of Sphere humanitarian principles and standards. It explores the drivers, the challenges in developing a common vision, and the impact that people experienced already in the early days, all from the perspective of the actors themselves. It is based on interviews with 11 people who played crucial roles at different stages of Sphere’s development.

Part 1: Mavericks
Part 2: Groundbreakers
Part 3: Game changers

“The Sphere Story” is a three-part video documentary on the origins, dissemination and impact of Sphere humanitarian principles and standards. It explores the drivers, the challenges in developing a common vision, and the impact that people experienced already in the early days, all from the perspective of the actors themselves. It is based on interviews with 11 people who played crucial roles at different stages of Sphere’s development.

Part 1: Mavericks
Part 2: Groundbreakers
Part 3: Game changers

“The Sphere Story” is a three-part video documentary on the origins, dissemination and impact of Sphere humanitarian principles and standards. It explores the drivers, the challenges in developing a common vision, and the impact that people experienced already in the early days, all from the perspective of the actors themselves. It is based on interviews with 11 people who played crucial roles at different stages of Sphere’s development.

Part 1: Mavericks
Part 2: Groundbreakers
Part 3: Game changers

“The Sphere Story” is a three-part video documentary on the origins, dissemination and impact of Sphere humanitarian principles and standards. It explores the drivers, the challenges in developing a common vision, and the impact that people experienced already in the early days, all from the perspective of the actors themselves. It is based on interviews with 11 people who played crucial roles at different stages of Sphere’s development.

Part 1: Mavericks
Part 2: Groundbreakers
Part 3: Game changers

“The Sphere Story” is a three-part video documentary on the origins, dissemination and impact of Sphere humanitarian principles and standards. It explores the drivers, the challenges in developing a common vision, and the impact that people experienced already in the early days, all from the perspective of the actors themselves. It is based on interviews with 11 people who played crucial roles at different stages of Sphere’s development.

Part 1: Mavericks
Part 2: Groundbreakers
Part 3: Game changers

“The Sphere Story” is a three-part video documentary on the origins, dissemination and impact of Sphere humanitarian principles and standards. It explores the drivers, the challenges in developing a common vision, and the impact that people experienced already in the early days, all from the perspective of the actors themselves. It is based on interviews with 11 people who played crucial roles at different stages of Sphere’s development.

Part 1: Mavericks
Part 2: Groundbreakers
Part 3: Game changers

A training resource covering virtually all aspects of the use of Sphere humanitarian standards as well as the Core Humanitarian Standard. This training pack supports training interventions from a 90-minute presentation or lecture to an in-depth 8-day workshop.

A training resource covering virtually all aspects of the use of Sphere humanitarian standards as well as the Core Humanitarian Standard. This training pack supports training interventions from a 90-minute presentation or lecture to an in-depth 8-day workshop.

This short guide offers hands-on guidance to practitioners looking to consider environmental issues in their humanitarian programmes by compiling references in the Sphere Handbook.

This guide is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

This short guide offers hands-on guidance to practitioners looking to consider environmental issues in their humanitarian programmes by compiling references in the Sphere Handbook.

This guide is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

This resource supports humanitarian practitioners implementing Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities while keeping a standard-based approach in mind. This publication is the second of Sphere’s ‘thematic sheets’, a series of short guides that compile references to a particular topic in the Sphere Handbook and offer additional guidance in that area.



This guide is available in English and Spanish.

This resource supports humanitarian practitioners implementing Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities while keeping a standard-based approach in mind. This publication is the second of Sphere’s ‘thematic sheets’, a series of short guides that compile references to a particular topic in the Sphere Handbook and offer additional guidance in that area.



This guide is available in English and Spanish.

A guide for Sphere focal points and humanitarian advocates

This Sphere thematic sheet (TS) explains how global humanitarian quality and accountability standards are relevant to national disaster responses. Its key learnings and messages are intended to help Sphere focal points and advocacy staff engaging with representatives of national disaster management authorities (NDMAs) on Sphere and other Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) standards.

This guide is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

A guide for Sphere focal points and humanitarian advocates

This Sphere thematic sheet (TS) explains how global humanitarian quality and accountability standards are relevant to national disaster responses. Its key learnings and messages are intended to help Sphere focal points and advocacy staff engaging with representatives of national disaster management authorities (NDMAs) on Sphere and other Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) standards.

This guide is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

The aim of this session is to ensure participants are able to implement projects using the Sphere Standards hand-book in the field

The aim of this session is to ensure participants are able to implement projects using the Sphere Standards hand-book in the field

Discovering Sphere Standards: A Dynamic PowerPoint Presentation for IDHA Graduates

These engaging PowerPoint slides were thoroughly crafted and presented to the Graduates of the International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA), aiming to introduce them to the Sphere Standards and their practical application. The presentation includes a concise overview of the history and significance of Sphere, supplemented by a link to an introductory video for deeper understanding. Furthermore, participants are guided through the structure of the standards, empowering them with actionable insights. To reinforce learning, a short hands-on exercise prompts participants to design a hygiene kit, fostering practical application of the concepts discussed. Feedback from participants underscores the session’s effectiveness in unlocking the potential of Sphere Standards for humanitarian practitioners.

Discovering Sphere Standards: A Dynamic PowerPoint Presentation for IDHA Graduates

These engaging PowerPoint slides were thoroughly crafted and presented to the Graduates of the International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA), aiming to introduce them to the Sphere Standards and their practical application. The presentation includes a concise overview of the history and significance of Sphere, supplemented by a link to an introductory video for deeper understanding. Furthermore, participants are guided through the structure of the standards, empowering them with actionable insights. To reinforce learning, a short hands-on exercise prompts participants to design a hygiene kit, fostering practical application of the concepts discussed. Feedback from participants underscores the session’s effectiveness in unlocking the potential of Sphere Standards for humanitarian practitioners.

A edição 2018 do Manual Esfera explicitamente incluiu, pela primeira vez, referências específicas a cenários urbanos. Este guia, a edição 2020 de Usando as Normas Esfera em Cenários Urbanos, amplia esse trabalho. Todos os elementos do Código de Conduta, da Carta Humanitária, dos Princípios de Proteção e da Norma Humanitária Essencial (NHE) são aplicáveis aos contextos urbanos.

This guide is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese.

Part 1 is available here.

This training package is designed for trainers to guide them through delivery of a 3-day workshop. The training package may also be used for private study.

By the end of the workshop, participants should have increased their understanding of how to: plan humanitarian action in urban contexts; apply Sphere standards to urban contexts; identify differences and similarities between humanitarian response in urban and other contexts; apply a people-centred, rights-based approach to needs and capacities analyses; and apply systems thinking to context analyses.

This package is currently available in English only.

This training package is designed for trainers to guide them through delivery of a 3-day workshop. The training package may also be used for private study.

By the end of the workshop, participants should have increased their understanding of how to: plan humanitarian action in urban contexts; apply Sphere standards to urban contexts; identify differences and similarities between humanitarian response in urban and other contexts; apply a people-centred, rights-based approach to needs and capacities analyses; and apply systems thinking to context analyses.

This package is currently available in English only.

Applying humanitarian standards in urban situations has been a challenge for a long time. This guide provides practical guidance on how to do so and seeks to understand how best to integrate the requirements of urban contexts into the 2018 edition of the Sphere Handbook.

This guide is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

This guide was updated in 2020. The new edition (Part 2) is available here.

Applying humanitarian standards in urban situations has been a challenge for a long time. This guide provides practical guidance on how to do so and seeks to understand how best to integrate the requirements of urban contexts into the 2018 edition of the Sphere Handbook.

This guide is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

This guide was updated in 2020. The new edition (Part 2) is available here.

The 2018 edition of the Sphere Handbook includes explicit guidance for using the standards in urban settings. This guide concentrates on Sphere’s four technical chapters, and additional tools and approaches for urban response are provided, including for context analysis; assessments; profiling and targeting; area-based approaches; and cash and markets.

This guide is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese.

Part 1 is available here.

The 2018 edition of the Sphere Handbook includes explicit guidance for using the standards in urban settings. This guide concentrates on Sphere’s four technical chapters, and additional tools and approaches for urban response are provided, including for context analysis; assessments; profiling and targeting; area-based approaches; and cash and markets.

This guide is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Portuguese.

Part 1 is available here.

Sphere’s focal point in Brazil, the Fraternidade-Federação Humanitária Internacional (FFHI), is active in several shelters in Roraima state hosting migrants escaping dire economic conditions in neighbouring Venezuela.

While sourcing a sufficient quantity of safe water to meet their drinking and domestic needs (Water supply standard 2.1) may be easier in this urban setting than in a desert, it is not without its challenges.

Read the full article in Spanish, English or Portuguese.

Sphere’s focal point in Brazil, the Fraternidade-Federação Humanitária Internacional (FFHI), is active in several shelters in Roraima state hosting migrants escaping dire economic conditions in neighbouring Venezuela.

While sourcing a sufficient quantity of safe water to meet their drinking and domestic needs (Water supply standard 2.1) may be easier in this urban setting than in a desert, it is not without its challenges.

Read the full article in Spanish, English or Portuguese.

What are humanitarian standards? How are they developed and updated? Why are they so important to people affected by disaster and crisis?
This video produced by the members of the Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) aims to answer these questions in a simple and effective manner. It allows everyone to familiarise with the seven standard initiatives which compose the Partnership.

What are humanitarian standards? How are they developed and updated? Why are they so important to people affected by disaster and crisis?
This video produced by the members of the Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) aims to answer these questions in a simple and effective manner. It allows everyone to familiarise with the seven standard initiatives which compose the Partnership.

This training material is designed to support a presentation (for example, as part of a Handbook launch event), seminar, webinar or workshop.

This training material is designed to support a presentation (for example, as part of a Handbook launch event), seminar, webinar or workshop.

These training materials are designed to support a presentation (for example, as part of a Handbook launch event), seminar, webinar or workshop. The session will last between 35 minutes for a short presentation up to half a day for an in-depth workshop including an activity.

Participants will discover the changes in the 2018 Sphere Handbook through a sequence of slides. To tell the full story of the 2018 edition, Sphere’s evolution as an organisation, factors which influenced the revision, and the revision process itself are also covered.

A set of questions for guided plenary discussions are included for interactive formats. An optional activity based on indicators and collective outcomes is included for in-person workshops.

These training materials are designed to support a presentation (for example, as part of a Handbook launch event), seminar, webinar or workshop. The session will last between 35 minutes for a short presentation up to half a day for an in-depth workshop including an activity.

Participants will discover the changes in the 2018 Sphere Handbook through a sequence of slides. To tell the full story of the 2018 edition, Sphere’s evolution as an organisation, factors which influenced the revision, and the revision process itself are also covered.

A set of questions for guided plenary discussions are included for interactive formats. An optional activity based on indicators and collective outcomes is included for in-person workshops.

This whiteboard video presents the innovations in the Sphere Handbook 2018.

This whiteboard video presents the innovations in the Sphere Handbook 2018.

The What is New In-depth Guide is aimed at anyone looking to gain a thorough understanding of the differences between the 2011 and 2018 editions of the Sphere Handbook. It introduces the drivers of the revision, as well as the themes which emerged during the consultations. It also includes a chapter-by-chapter analysis, highlighting the shifts in standards, the Handbook as a whole, and implications for using the standards in context.

The What is New In-depth Guide is aimed at anyone looking to gain a thorough understanding of the differences between the 2011 and 2018 editions of the Sphere Handbook. It introduces the drivers of the revision, as well as the themes which emerged during the consultations. It also includes a chapter-by-chapter analysis, highlighting the shifts in standards, the Handbook as a whole, and implications for using the standards in context.

This report, produced by a team of student consultants from the London School of Economics (LSE), examines the main opportunities and challenges for engaging with National Disaster Management Authorities (NDMAs) and looks at how best to enable and support NDMAs to adopt international standards and principles in their national emergency response.

This is a user-friendly version of Guía de Implementación de Mecanismos de Retroalimentación y Queja en Programas de Oxfam en la Región de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (Guideline for the Implementation of Feedback and Complaint Mechanisms in Oxfam Programs in Latin America and the Carribbean) (June 2020), written by Martin Villarroel García and Magdalena Medrano Velasco.

User-friendly version written and coordinated by: Dalia Acosta
Layout and design: D.I Annelis Milagros Noriega Guerra
Collaboration (Diverse Plans chapter): Margrieth Nazarit Cortés and Angela Mazariegos Rodas.

Oxfam thanks the country offices and colleagues in the region for their support in creating this
proposal. This product received financial support from Oxfam Belgium.
© Oxfam, 2020

This is a user-friendly version of Guía de Implementación de Mecanismos de Retroalimentación y Queja en Programas de Oxfam en la Región de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (Guideline for the Implementation of Feedback and Complaint Mechanisms in Oxfam Programs in Latin America and the Carribbean) (June 2020), written by Martin Villarroel García and Magdalena Medrano Velasco.

User-friendly version written and coordinated by: Dalia Acosta
Layout and design: D.I Annelis Milagros Noriega Guerra
Collaboration (Diverse Plans chapter): Margrieth Nazarit Cortés and Angela Mazariegos Rodas.

Oxfam thanks the country offices and colleagues in the region for their support in creating this
proposal. This product received financial support from Oxfam Belgium.
© Oxfam, 2020

Цей пакет містить посібники для фасилітації 2х2-годинних онлайн-семінарів, які супроводжують самостійний онлайн-курс «Як користуватися Посібником Сфери».

Путівник доступний українською та англійською мовами.

This resource is available in Ukrainian and English. The English version of this training pack is included in the Sphere Short Workshop Pack 2023.

Цей пакет містить посібники для фасилітації 2х2-годинних онлайн-семінарів, які супроводжують самостійний онлайн-курс «Як користуватися Посібником Сфери».

Путівник доступний українською та англійською мовами.

This resource is available in Ukrainian and English. The English version of this training pack is included in the Sphere Short Workshop Pack 2023.

الاستجابات التي تقودها المجتمعات المحلية والمساهمات المجتمعية أساسية في الاستجابة لجائحة كوفيد-19. تسخر هذه الاستجابات القدرات المحلية عندما لا يتوفر الدعم الخارجي. وتضمن شمولية الاستجابات لجميع السكان، وتعزز كرامتهم، وتوظف مهارات أفراد المجتمع المحلي وقدراتهم. وهذا يفي أيضاً بالمعيار الإنساني الأساسي، الذي ينطبق على كل استجابة.

النهج الذي يتمحور حول المجتمع المحلي من جانب الجهات الفاعلة الإنسانية أمر بالغ الأهمية للحد من انتشار الأمراض المعدية. فهو يبني الثقة بين مقدمي الخدمات والمتضررين. وهذا يمكّن المجتمعات المتضررة من تشارك ملكية التدخلات المنفذة، ما يجعلها أكثر ملاءمة للسياق، وذات صلة، وفعالية. لذا، طُبقت بنجاح العديد من الدروس المستفادة من الاستجابة لوباء الإيبولا في جمهورية الكونغو الديمقراطية في الاستجابة لكوفيد-19. الحاجة إلى الثقة ومشاركة المجتمعات المتضررة في ملكية التدخلات التي يتم تنفيذها أمر بالغ الأهمية في بيئة العمل المعقدة هذه، التي تنطوي على حالات النزوح وعدم الإنصاف وتنامي الانقسام الاجتماعي.

طوّر القطاع الإنساني أدوات يمكن أن تدعم بشكل مباشر الاستجابة لجائحة كوفيد-19. تحدد معايير اسفير الحد الأدنى من الاستجابة التي يحق لجميع الأشخاص المتضررين من الأزمة توقعها. يتأثر السكان بطرق مختلفة وقد يتعرّض بعضهم للوصم. وتوضح الاستجابات المنفذة في جنوب آسيا كيفية إشراك الجميع، وتلبية احتياجاتهم المختلفة، واحترام كرامتهم.

تهدف تدابير الإغلاق والعزل بسبب كوفيد-19 إلى حماية السكان من انتقال المرض، إلا أن لها عواقب مدمرة على سبل عيشهم، لا سيما في سياق حالات الطوارئ المعقدة حيث تكون الحوكمة هشة، والنظم الصحية ضعيفة، والسكان مشردون. وتقتضي المعايير الإنسانية منا ضمان عدم تأثر الأشخاص الذين ندعمهم سلباً. وهذا يتطلب التشاور مع المجتمعات المحلية المتضررة، ودعم أساليب التكيف والرصد المستمر للتدخلات.

عندما وزعت الأغذية في جميع أنحاء مانيلا خلال تدابير الإغلاق نتيجة لجائحة كوفيد-19، أغفل برنامج التوزيع هذا 78٪ من الأسر التي لديها أشخاص من ذوي الإعاقة. وفي هذا الصدد، أبرزت دراسة استقصائية سريعة موجهة الاحتياجات الخاصة لهذه الأسر وأهمية اتباع نهج يستجيب لاحتياجات العملاء في تحقيق المعايير الإنسانية.

كيف يضمن تطبيق معايير اسفير ألا يتخلف أحد عن الركب؟

حال إغلاق الحدود والقيود المفروضة على السفر والحجر الصحي خلال أزمة كوفيد-19 دون وصول الوكالات الإنسانية إلى العديد من الأشخاص الذين يحتاجون إلى الدعم. وقد نجح الاتحاد الدولي للصليب الأحمر في بيرو في تجريب خط أعمال على الواتساب لتسهيل المشاركة المجتمعية عن بُعد.

كيف يمكننا الاستماع إلى المجتمعات المحلية والاستجابة لها عندما لا يمكننا أن نكون قريبين منها جغرافياً؟ كيف يمكن الوفاء بالالتزامات الواردة في معايير اسفير المتعلقة بإشراك المجتمع، وتعزيز المشاركة، وتلقي التعليقات من أفراده في ظل ظروف الحجر الصحي؟

على الصعيد العالمي، هناك أكثر من 25 مليون لاجئ، 84٪ منهم تستضيفهم دول منخفضة أو متوسطة الدخل ذات أنظمة صحية ضعيفة . ويشكّل هذا الوضع من حيث التنقل المستمر تحدياً لطريقة عمل الوكالات الإنسانية. ولن تختفي الدوافع الأساسية للهجرة في أي وقت قريب. وتشير حالات من الأرجنتين والبرازيل وفنزويلا وكولومبيا إلى بعض التعديلات المطلوبة.

يعاني العديد من الناس من مرض خطير أو يتوفوا بسبب كوفيد-19، وهم معزولين عن أحبائهم، وهو وضع يتعارض مع الاعتقاد الأخلاقي بأن للناس الحق في الموت الكريم. بدأت الوكالات الإنسانية تعترف ببطء بالرعاية التلطيفية- الوقاية والتخفيف من المعاناة والضائقة المرتبطة بالأمراض المهدِّدة للحياة- باعتبارها جزءاً مهماً من سلسلة الرعاية الصحية، إلى جانب العلاج المنقذ للحياة في الاستجابة الإنسانية. يتضمن معيار اسفير الجديد الآن الرعاية التلطيفية. غير أن الجائحة الحالية تتيح فرصة لوضع الرعاية التلطيفية على أجندة الأعمال الإنسانية. لقد حان الوقت لجميع الجهات الفاعلة في مجال العمل الإنساني أن توثق قصصها عن رعاية الأشخاص المتضررين من كوفيد-19 وتتبادلها وتتعلم منها.

على الصعيد العالمي، هناك أكثر من 20 مليون لاجئ، تستضيف معظمهم دول ذات نظم صحية ضعيفة. يوضح هذا المثال من كوكس بازار في بنجلاديش كيف تم إعطاء الأولوية للرعاية التلطيفية ودمجها في استجابة الرعاية الصحية حتى في ظل شح الموارد.

كيف يمكن تطبيق المعيار الإنساني بشأن الرعاية التلطيفية في سياق مخيم للاجئين أثناء جائحة كوفيد-19؟