The standards are designed to help you provide a high. Jun 08, 2014 the sphere handbook is designed for use during humanitarian response in a range of situations including natural disasters, conflict, slow and rapidonset situations, rural and urban environments, and complex political emergencies in all countries. The sphere community sets standards for humanitarian action and promotes quality and accountability. Sphere s thematic sheet on reducing environmental impact in humanitarian response offers handson guidance to practitioners looking to consider environmental issues in their humanitarian programmes. The sphere handbook is designed for use in disaster response, and may also be. They contribute to professionalism in the sector and are a basic tool for fundamental accountability. Volunteers do not need to know the standards themselves, but they should know what the sphere project is and its history. The sphere handbook food security and nutrition network. Minimum standards on food security, nutrition and food aid, some examples. The sphere humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response sets out for the first time what people affected by disasters have a right to expect from humanitarian assistance.
It is the result of an intense yearlong mobilisation of humanitarian actors around the globe and reflects two decades of experience using the standards in frontline operations, policy development and advocacy to uphold principled quality and. Sphere a global community committed to humanitarian. The sphere project guidelines consist of a humanitarian. It is the result of an intense yearlong mobilisation of human itarian actors around the globe and reflects two decades of experience using the standards in frontline operations, policy development and advocacy to uphold. Together, they form the sphere handbook, which has developed into one of the most widely. Always remember the fundamentals of the protection principles and the core. Click on the circles to discover the focal points in each region. This includes staff and volunteers of local, national and international humanitarian organisations responding to a crisis, as well as affected people themselves. Mar 12, 2019 humanitarian actors have long used the sphere handbook and its minimum standards to guide operational practice. The sphere project was launched in 1997 to develop a set of minimum. The humanitarian charter and minimum standards put these core beliefs into practice. Jun 14, 2017 the sphere handbook is an internationally recognized set of common principles and universal minimum standards for humanitarian response. Ocha coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises.
The handbook is one of most widely known and internationally recognized tools for. Anyone working or volunteering in a humanitarian response will hear frequent references to the sphere handbook. Taken together, the humanitarian charter and the minimum. The sphere minimum standards for food security and nutrition are a practical expression of the right to adequate food in humanitarian contexts. The aim of the project is to improve the quality of assistance provided to people affected by disasters, and to enhance the accountability of the. It is a practical translation of spheres core belief that all people affected by disaster or conflict have a right to life with dignity and the right to. It is a practical translation of spheres core belief that all people affected by disaster or conflict have a right to life with dignity and the right to receive humanitarian assistance. The sphere handbook in action elearning course aims to strengthen the effective use of the sphere handbook, humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response.
Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us. From the book the sphere handbook is designed for use during humanitarian response in a range of situations including natural disasters, conflict, slow and rapidonset situations, rural and urban environments, and complex political emergencies in all countries. Sphere formerly known as the sphere project is a global movement started in 1997 aiming to improve the quality of humanitarian assistance. Monthly newsletter boletin mensual bulletin mensuel 11 x yearanoan special campaigns campanas especiales des campagnes speciales 34 x yearanoan. Caritas cohosting launches of the new sphere handbook. The result in the sphere handbook addresses both aspects of. The sphere handbook standards for quality humanitarian response. In relation to the food security, nutrition and food aid standards, it was agreed by participants in the revision process that the human right to adequate food and freedom from hunger should be incorporated. Throughout the handbook, the term vulnerable groups refers to all these groups. The cornerstone of the handbook is the humanitarian charter, which is.
The sphere projects humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response, which was launched in 1997 by a group of humanitarian ngos and the red cross and red crescent movement,articulate what people affected by disasters have a right to expect from humanitarian assistance. The sphere handbook is marking its 20th anniversary with the publication of this fourth edition. The sphere project founded in 1997 by a consortium of humanitarian ngos and the red cross and red crescent movement, the sphere project features a handbook, a broad process of collaboration. In fact, it is in large part an adaptation of the ifrc warehouse manual. Nov 20, 2018 the sphere project, now known as sphere, was created in 1997 by a group of humanitarian nongovernmental organisations and the red cross and red crescent movement. Meeting the needs of people affected by crisis the humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response commonly known as the sphere handbook is designed to be a universal resource for those providing lifesaving humanitarian aid in crisis response. The handbook is also used for humanitarian advocacy to improve the quality and accountability of assistance and.
Spheres thematic sheet on reducing environmental impact in humanitarian response offers handson guidance to practitioners looking to consider environmental issues in their. Spheres flagship publication is the sphere handbook. The sphere handbook is sphere s flagship publication. The sphere handbook is designed for planning, implementation, monitoring and. The importance of food security and nutrition in disasters access to food and the maintenance of an adequate nutritional status are critical determinants of peoples survival in a disaster see the place of sphere within humanitarian action on page 9. The importance of shelter,settlementand nonfood items in disasters. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response. The sphere project launched today the arabic version of the 2011 revised edition of the sphere handbook. The sphere handbook is aimed at practitioners involved in planning, managing or implementing a humanitarian response. The term disaster encompasses these situations, and where appropriate, the term conflict is used. The sphere handbook sets common principles and universal minimum standards in areas of humanitarian response.
The sphere handbook and some partner handbooks from the humanitarian standards partnership are available on a digital and interactive platform. Strategic leadership, streamlined coordination, and an inclusive approach to partnership are critical to an effective emergency response. It has been fieldtested over twenty years and regularly updated to ensure it remains fit for purpose in a changing world. The sphere standards are the most commonly used and most widely known set of humanitarian standards. Making the sphere handbook 2018 edition overview universal minimum standards put people firmly at the centre of humanitarian assistance and provide a framework for what people can expect of humanitarian action. The sphere handbook standards for quality humanitarian. Wfpthe essential food and nutrition handbook wfp have published, with collaboration from nutrition works, a food and nutrition handbook 2000. The sphere standards and the coronavirus response february 2020 2 1. However, the sphere standards reflect the core content. This process led to the publication of the first sphere handbook in 2000. Because it is not owned by any one organization, the sphere handbook enjoys broad acceptance by the humanitarian sector as a whole. The people affected are often already chronically undernourished when the disaster hits. The sphere project, now known as sphere, was created in 1997 by a group of humanitarian nongovernmental organisations and the red cross and red crescent movement.
Launch of the arabic version of the sphere handbook 2011. Water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion wash food security and nutrition shelter and settlement health. However, the sphere standards reflect the core content of the right to housing and contribute to the progressive realisation of this right globally. Handbook structure and explains how to use it and how you or your organisation can conform to the sphere minimum standards. New sphere standards for food security, nutrition and food. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian. What does not change is its rightsbased foundations. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response sphere project series by the sphere project jun 1, 2004. It comprises the humanitarian charter, the protection principles, the core humanitarian standard, and minimum humanitarian standards in four vital areas of response. This 15hour course brings the handbook to life through the use of realistic scenarios, helping the learner to get acquainted with its core messages and to understand. It focuses in particular on warehouse management and stock movement control, according to ifrc standards and procedures.
The sphere handbook presents a principled approach to quality and accountability in humanitarian response. Sphere handbook 2018 center for humanitarian health. The core humanitarian standard is one of the three foundational chapters of sphere, informing and supporting the technical standards, together with the humanitarian charter and the protection principles. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response are the product of. In the middle of the south pacific, 1,000 feet below the surface, a huge spaceship is discovered resting on the ocean floor. This session, like the other sphere and sessions, is intended to make participants open, read, understand, and work with the sphere standards, actions, indicators and guidance notes for this chapter. The sphere handbook establishes shared principles and a set of universal minimum standards in core areas of humanitarian response such as water, food, shelter and health. Sphere s flagship publication is the sphere handbook. Core humanitarian standard on quality and accountability.
The minimum standards in this chapter are not a full expression of the right to water. Pdf the sphere handbook download full pdf book download. The new edition of the sphere projects handbook updates the qualitative and quantitative indicators and guidance notes and improves the overall structure and consistency of the text. The right to life with dignity the sphere project or sphere was initiated in 1997 by a group of humanitarian nongovernmental organisations ngos and the international red cross. Sep 29, 2001 the results were published in a handbook in january 2000. The humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response and the sphere project promotes the active participation of affected populations as well as of local and national authorities, and is used to negotiate humanitarian space and resources with authorities in disasterpreparedness work. The standards reflect the view that people must be at. Food security where people are at risk of food insecurity, programme decisions are based on a demonstrated understanding of how they normally access food, the impact of the disaster on current and future food security, and hence. A thematic sheet is a short guide that compiles references to a particular topic in the sphere handbook and delves deeper into the issue. Summary of the sphere handbook in action 2016 update.
Each person may take the course at her or his own pace. The sphere handbook includes the humanitarian charter and. The handbook editions and languages sphere standards. New sphere standards for food security, nutrition and food aid. The new revision attempts to update these standards partly to address urban crises that have challenged the humanitarian system. Human dignity when you use the sphere handbook, please do so in the spirit of the humanitarian charter. However, the sphere standards reflect the core content of the right to water and contribute to the progressive realisation of this right globally. The sphere handbook for humanitarian response alnap. Aimed at all wfp staff who are involved in the delivery of food assistance, this document is designed as both a reference and training manual. The humanitarian charter and the minimum standards are published together as a handbook, the latest edition of which you are reading now. Sphere project and inee, 2009 this sentiment can be witnessed in refugee camps and conflict zones around the world. The standards are grounded in the beliefs, principles, duties and rights declared in the humanitarian charter. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all.
Disasterready offers more than 600 free online courses from top ngos on all aspects of humanitarian relief and development. Humanitarian charter and identified minimum standards to be attained in disaster assistance, in each of five key sectors water supply and sanitation, nutrition, food aid, shelter and health services. A logistics handbook 3 t he handbook that you are holding is about logistics in relation to disaster preparedness and response. Taken together, the humanitarian charter and the minimum standards contribute to an operational framework for accountability in disaster assistance efforts. Anyone applying the sphere minimum standards should be guided by the protection principles, even if they do not have a distinct protection mandate or specialised capacity in protection. It offers common language and provides guidance for effective and accountable humanitarian response and advocacy. This section provides guidance on unhcrs role in leading and coordinating refugee operations in support of host governments, including the interagency strategy which places protection at the centre, and related resource mobilisation. The sphere handbook is the oldest initiative in the field of humanitarian standards.
The sphere handbook is one of the most widely known and internationally recognized sets of common principles and universal minimum standards for the delivery of quality humanitarian response. The handbook published by the sphere project contains a humanitarian charter which describes the legal responsibilities of national states to protect and assist the affected as well as core standards which provide information on general processes and frameworks for rightsbased and participatory assessments. It is a practical translation of sphere s core belief that all people affected by disaster or conflict have a right to life with dignity and the right to receive humanitarian assistance. Apr 14, 2011 the sphere handbook establishes shared principles and a set of universally acknowledged minimum standards in four lifesaving areas of humanitarian response. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response. Water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion wash food security and nutrition. The sphere handbook is designed for anyone providing humanitarian aid. The sphere handbook and its minimum standards are meant for use at each stage. The sphere handbook is spheres flagship publication. The core humanitarian standard on quality and accountability chs is a direct result of the joint standards initiative jsi in which the humanitarian accountability partnership hap international, people in aid and the sphere project joined forces to seek greater coherence for users of humanitarian standards. These standards are set out in the sphere handbook see.
Humanitarian charter and minimum standards the minimum standards in this chapter are not a full expression of the right to housing. When any one group is at risk, it is likely that others will. Yet, these indicators have never been based on a substantial body of evidence or data from the varied living standards found in cities or specifically. The sphere handbook 2011 acdrrmo drrm cca online resource. It is useful at this point to remind the participants that although this is a very useful tool, it is still far from perfect. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response, designed for use in disaster response but may be applicable in a wide range of situations including natural disasters and armed conflict. The sphere project is an initiative to determine and promote standards by which the global community responds to the plight of people affected by disasters. Sphere will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.
1004 1378 26 163 170 15 920 1261 781 623 722 1358 1297 616 922 1387 194 418 148 490 1378 285 1145 654 976 1259 468 122 352 199 870 829 1294 395 590 46 822 1390 352