Caritas will be cohosting or participating in launches of the sphere projects new handbook humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response in various locations around the globe on 14 april. New actors including the military and development agencies were actively engaging in humanitarian operations. Remove training and resource materials filter training and resource materials remove sphere filter sphere. The sphere handbook is designed for use in disaster response and is applicable in a range of situations where relief is required, including natural disasters as well as manmade disasters. Summary of the sphere handbook in action 2016 update.
The arkitsktens to life with dignity is the basis for the right to humanitarian assistance right to protection and security legal foundation the current charter includes a companion resource, zkey documents that inform the sphere humanitarian doa. Disasterready offers more than 600 free online courses from top ngos on all aspects of humanitarian relief and development. The sphere projects most popular book is the sphere handbook 2011. Global sphere hand book covers both conflict and natural disaster 2011 2004 2000 early 199819971994project timeline project description the third revision of the sphere handbook was released in 2011. The sphere project has 22 books on goodreads with 7 ratings. Spheres thematic sheet on reducing environmental impact in humanitarian response offers handson guidance to practitioners looking to consider environmental issues in their humanitarian programmes. The core humanitarian standard and the sphere core standards. Introducing the sphere handbook 2011 edition youtube. In the middle of the south pacific, 1,000 feet below the surface, a huge spaceship is discovered resting on the ocean floor. Launch of the arabic version of the sphere handbook 2011 al.
The humanitarian charter and the minimum standards are published together as a handbook, the latest edition of which you are reading now. It is a statement about rights and duties and about the implications. Volunteers do not need to know the standards themselves, but they should know what the sphere project is and its history. A thematic sheet is a short guide that compiles references to a particular topic in the sphere handbook and delves deeper into the issue. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response. The protection principles support the rights set out in the humanitarian charter. The sphere project and its handbook are well known for introducing considerations of quality and accountability to humanitarian action.
Books by the sphere project author of the sphere handbook. Psychological first aid has been recommended by many international and national expert groups, including the interagency standing committee iasc and the sphere project. 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. 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, accountable humanitarian response. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response 2011 edition. The sphere handbook is designed for planning, implementation, monitoring and. The sphere project was initiated in 1997 by a number of humanitarian ngos and the red cross and red crescent movement. However, the sphere standards reflect the core content of the right to housing and contribute to the progressive realisation of this right globally.
The sphere handbook has a number of companion standards, extending its scope in response to needs that have emerged within the humanitarian sector. The sphere handbook 3rd edition 2011 humanitarian charter conflict or disasteraffected populations have a right to life with dignity a right to receive humanitarian assistance a right to protection and security. The principles articulate the role that all humanitarian actors can play in helping protect people. Published on 14 apr 2011 view original download pdf 2. Anyone working or volunteering in a humanitarian response will hear frequent references to the sphere handbook. Ocha coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster. Caritas europa will be cohosting the launch of the new handbook in brussels and the caritas internationalis delegation in geneva will be supporting the launch in switzerland. The revision of the sphere handbook has been an extensive, collaborative and consultative process, engaging a considerable number of people around the world too many to mention individually by name. The handbook does not offer practical guidance on how to provide certain services the key actions suggest activities to reach a standard without specifying how to do that. 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. Background the sphere project is an attempt by the operational agencies of the international humanitarian community to define common standards for the provision of assistance in a spirit of quality and accountability. In other words, it sets out what should be done when responding to crises. In 2006, the sphere handbook was introduced to the chinese government and ngos in china.
Download ebook humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response russian pdf for free. The sphere project guidelines consist of a humanitarian. In 2009, the world health organizations who mhgap guidelines development group evaluated. Introduction a ledition 2011 du manuel sphere youtube. 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 project is an attempt by the operational agencies of the international humanitarian community to define common standards for the provision of assistance in a spirit of quality and accountability. The sphere handbook is designed for use in disaster response, and may also be useful in disaster preparedness and humanitarian advocacy. The sphere handbook 2011 acdrrmo drrm cca online resource. The sphere handbook is spheres flagship publication. The sphere handbook is sphere s flagship publication. Books by the sphere project author of the sphere handbook 2011.
The sphere project has committed to fully integrate the chs into the sphere handbook, replacing its core standards cs upon finalisation of the full chs in 2015 1 the cs are available online at. Water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion wash food security and nutrition. Download pdf download our partner standard handbooks. Key workshop reference is the 2011 edition of the sphere project.
Siam journal on scientific computing siam society for. The sphere project handbook 2011 version food security. The sphere standards are the most commonly used and most widely known set of humanitarian standards. 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. Sphere will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. The sphere project, a leading initiative promoting quality and accountability in humanitarian work, launched today the arabic version of the 2011 revised edition of the sphere handbook. Jul, 2012 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 sphere handbook standards for quality humanitarian. The sphere handbook is a voluntary code and a selfregulatory tool for quality and accountability, and the sphere project does not operate any compliance mechanism. The sphere handbook establishes shared principles and a set of universal minimum standards in core areas of humanitarian response such as water, food, shelter. The sphere project is the author of the sphere handbook 2011 4. The sphere handbook standards for quality humanitarian response.
The cornerstone of the handbook is the humanitarian charter, which is. The roles and responsibilities of humanitarian actors. Sphere formerly known as the sphere project is a global movement started in 1997 aiming to improve the quality of humanitarian assistance. The sphere project author of the sphere handbook 2011. 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. Sphere s flagship publication is the sphere handbook. It comprises the humanitarian charter, the protection principles, the core humanitarian standard, and minimum humanitarian standards in four vital areas of response. We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all. The sphere handbook 3rd edition 2011 humanitarian charter conflict or disasteraffected populations have a right to life with dignity. It is applicable in a range of situations where relief is required, including natural disasters as well as armed conflict. Caritas cohosting launches of the new sphere handbook.
The sphere project acknowledges the breadth of the contributions made and the willingness of organisations and individuals to be involved. This includes the sphere handbook to learn the humanitarian charter and minimum standards for humanitarian response. Further operational research is required following the publication of the 2018 sphere handbook to better understand the usability and relevance of the newly selected set of indicators. The sphere project was launched in 1997 to develop a set of minimum. This edition of the sphere handbook is the result of the most diverse and farreaching consultation process in the history of sphere.
The sphere handbook establishes shared principles and a set of universally acknowledged minimum standards in four lifesaving areas of humanitarian 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. Taken together, the humanitarian charter and the minimum standards contribute to an operational framework for accountability in disaster assistance efforts. Pdf the sphere project the sphere project 2011 sphere.
Psychological first aid is an alternative to psychological debriefing. Nearly 4,500 online comments were received from 190 organisations, and more than 1,400 people participated in 60 inperson events hosted by partners in 40 countries. The importance of shelter,settlementand nonfood items in disasters shelter is a critical determinant for survival in the initial stages of a disaster. After working with the 2011 sphere handbook as a trainer throughout 2012 and 20 i have realized that there is much more change here than first meets the eye, and that for those who have been training with sphere for some time, simply explaining the new features is not adequate. Whats new in the pdf 2011 edition of the sphere handbook the new edition of the sphere projects handbook updates the qualitative and quantitative indicators and guidance notes and improves the overall structure and. 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.
Pdf sphere handbook 2011 achmad rizki azhari academia. The handbook editions and languages sphere standards. 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. Whats new in the 2011 edition of the sphere handbook 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 new version has. Designing the sphere handbook 2018 call for proposals for graphic design services 26 october 2017 sphere is seeking a skilled graphic designer with both print and web design experience to produce the new version of the humanitarian communitys flagship manual, the sphere handbook 2018. Our handbook is available to be downloaded as a pdf version in different languages. The revision that led to the 2011 edition of the sphere handbook involved more than 650 experts from some 300 organizations in approximately 20 countries.
But sphere is not just a manual of humanitarian good practice. Sphere handbook 2018 center for humanitarian health. The humanitarian charter and minimum standards will not of course stop humanitarian crises from happening, nor can they prevent human suffering. 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. Launch of the arabic version of the sphere handbook 2011. Because it is not owned by any one organization, the sphere. Spheres flagship publication is the sphere handbook. Apr 14, 2011 the sphere handbook establishes shared principles and a set of universally acknowledged minimum standards in four lifesaving areas of humanitarian response.
This article describes the main provisions and updates to the minimum standards in food security and nutrition in the 2011 edition of the sphere handbook. Because it is not owned by any one organization, the sphere handbook enjoys broad acceptance by the humanitarian sector as a whole. The sphere handbook is marking its 20th anniversary with the publication of this fourth edition. Following the publication of the latest sphere handbook in 2011, the humanitarian community has acknowledged a series of new challenges.
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