We are a worldwide network of people and organisations committed to principled, accountable and quality humanitarian assistance.

We are active and vocal in every region of the World thanks to our community of hundreds of thousands of Sphere users, trainers, members, focal points, partners, donors and other champions.

Crisis-affected people actively participate in decisions and actions which impact them; have what they need to survive and recover with dignity; and are resilient to future crises.

Sphere defines, promotes and applies humanitarian principles and minimum standards to ensure lifesaving, protective and accountable response to crisis.

The widespread knowledge, integration and application of minimum standards in humanitarian policy and practice strengthens the capacities of people affected by crisis to survive and recover with dignity.