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.
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.
2nd edition, 2010
1st edition, 2018
This handbook is produced by the Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP) and is only available in digital format.
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.