Login
Become a member
Get a copy of the HSP handbooks
The Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) aims to improve the quality and accountability of humanitarian action across all sectors and promotes a harmonised approach to support users in the application of standards.
On this page, you will find information on how to purchase print copies of the HSP standards handbooks. Please note that Sphere is only responsible for the publication of the Sphere Handbook; you should contact the partner initiatives for additional details on the other publications (links are provided below).
All the partner handbooks can be downloaded for free in PDF format, browsed digitally on our interactive platform, or downloaded as a mobile application.
For more information on the Partnership, please contact the HSP Coordinator.
-
Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities (HIS)
1st edition, 2018
This handbook is produced by the Age and Disability Capacity Programme (ADCAP), an initiative coordinated by HelpAge International.
The handbdook is distributed at no cost. Contact ADCAP to request a copy.
-
Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS)
-
Minimum Economic Recovery Standards (MERS)
-
Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (CPMS)
-
Minimum Standards for Education (INEE)
2nd edition, 2010
This handbook is produced by the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE).The INEE handbook is available free of charge. To request a copy, please complete the order request form (in English).Note that INEE will issue invoices to cover the cost of shipping. -
Minimum Standard for Market Analysis (MISMA)
1st edition, 2018
This handbook is produced by the Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) and is only available in digital format.
-
The Sphere Handbook
4th edition, 2018
This handbook is produced by Sphere. You can buy a print copy in multiple languages.
Note that an earlier edition of the Handbook (2000, 2004 or 2011) may exist in your language even if it is not listed on the page. Contact us for more information.
