Sphere training programme, Istanbul, Türkiye, 22-26 January 2024

The Sphere Standards training served as an introductory immersion into Sphere and the Sphere Handbook, utilizing the 2018 edition as its foundation. The program had a primary focus on acquainting participants with the Sphere philosophy, key humanitarian concepts such as dignity and accountability, and the core content encompassed within the handbook.

Aya Yagan, a certified Sphere Trainer and the Technical Director at NSDation, facilitated the program. The training occurred at the IHH community center in Istanbul, Türkiye, from January 22 to 26, 2024, conducted in Arabic. Fourteen participants (12 male, 2 female) attended.

The training aimed to achieve the following objectives:

• Explain the Sphere philosophy and utilize the Sphere handbook.
• Familiarize participants with the four technical chapters of the Sphere.
• Apply minimum humanitarian standards and guidelines to address specific challenges encountered in their daily work.