Sphere

Apr

09

Presentation from CWSA to Sphere European Focal Points, online, 9th April 2025

Private

by Sphere , Community World Service Asia (CWSA)

April 9, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

April 9, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online,

CWSA presented their role as Sphere's Regional Partner in Asia to Sphere's European Focal Points.

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Apr

08

London School of Economics (LSE) Student visit to Humanitarian Hub

Private

by Sphere , CHS Alliance

April 8, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

April 8, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Face-to-Face, Workshop, Presentation

Humanitarian Hub Geneva, La Voie Creuse 16
Geneva, Switzerland

Around 40 students visited the Humanitarian Hub in Geneva. In two groups, each group had 45 minutes with Sphere and...

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Apr

02

Introduction to Sphere workshop, Geneva, 2 April 2025

Private

by Sphere

April 2, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

April 2, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Face-to-Face,

Sphere welcomed a group of 26 students from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine for an interactive introduction to Sphere workshop...

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Mar

27

Free Sphere Handbook Training Workshop, HNPW, Switzerland, 27 March 2025

by Sphere , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

March 27, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

March 27, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Face-to-Face,

Join a team of expert Sphere trainers for a fun and interactive workshop on how to use the Sphere Handbook....

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Mar

26

Humanitarians as Climate and Environment Champions, HNPW, Online/Switzerland, 26 March 2025

by Sphere , International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

March 26, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

March 26, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Mixed,

CICG,

The climate crisis is no longer a single challenge among others; it’s now the predominant context within which humanitarian actors...

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Mar

26

AI for humanitarians – an introductory workshop, HNPW, Switzerland, 26 March 2025

by Sphere , RedR UK , Humanitarian Leadership Academy , Microsoft , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

March 26, 2025

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

March 26, 2025

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Mixed, Training and Learning Events, Workshop

CICG,

In a late 2024 survey, Sphere asked people working in the humanitarian sector what would be most beneficial to help...

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Mar

25

Humanitarian Same, Reset or Dispatch: what does fit for purpose look like?

by Sphere

March 25, 2025

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

March 25, 2025

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Mixed,

The diminishing political support for the aid agenda and basic humanitarian principles (like International Humanitarian Law) signals that we have...

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Mar

24

Resilience to future shocks: Unlocking the power of the Humanitarian Standards Partnership, online and inperson, HNPW, Switzerland, 24 March 2025

by Sphere , HSP , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

March 24, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

March 24, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Mixed,

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), Rue de Varembé 17
Geneva, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Come to a 30-minute hybrid presentation and let leading experts unlock the power of the Humanitarian Standards Partnership for you! For those...

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Mar

19

Operationalising the Sphere Handbook – World Tour, online, 19 March 2025

by Sphere , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

March 19, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

March 19, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Online,

Online, South Africa

Join the Sphere team for a practical session on using the Sphere Handbook, wherever you are in the world. Speakers from...

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Mar

14

Conheça o Esfera: Dignidade primeiro, sempre!

by Fraternity – International Humanitarian Missions (FIHM) , Sphere , Dignity first, always!

March 14, 2025

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

March 14, 2025

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Online, Training and Learning Events, Workshop

Online,

Você é um trabalhador humanitário ou social, que se esforça para prestar uma assistência eficaz e responsável? Quer garantir que...

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Feb

10

AI Literacy for Humanitarians, Nairobi, Kenya, 10 Feb 2025

Private

by Sphere , Microsoft

February 10, 2025

Face-to-Face, Workshop

Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya

???? Sphere organised an AI Literacy for Humanitarians workshop last week at the Microsoft office in Nairobi. ???? Our objectives:...

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Jan

29

Sphere Online Forum Live Chat Event: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Private

by Sphere , Nesta

January 29, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

January 29, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Online,

online, Switzerland

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Dec

12

“From Universal Standards to Contextualized Application: Quality + Accountability + Safeguarding in Action!”, 12 December 2024, Bangkok

by Community World Service Asia (CWSA) , Sphere

12 December 2024

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

12 December 2024

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Face-to-Face,

Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week (RHPW) 2024 Theme: Sparking Global Change through Local Solutions in Humanitarian Action Introduction: The Regional Humanitarian...

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Dec

11

“Game On! Learning Through Play – Climate, Humanitarian Action, And Ethics”, 11 December 2024, Bangkok, Thailand

by MERCY Malaysia , Sphere , HSP

11 December 2024

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

11 December 2024

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Face-to-Face,

Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week (RHPW) 2024 Theme: Sparking Global Change through Local Solutions in Humanitarian Action Introduction: The Regional Humanitarian...

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Dec

11

“Taking Care of the Nature: Scaling Up Nature-based Solutions in Humanitarian Contexts in Asia” – an exchange learnings from Indonesia, Cambodia and Timor-Leste, 11 December 2024, Bangkok, Thailand

by Plan International , Rumah Zakat , Sphere

11 December 2024

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

11 December 2024

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Face-to-Face,

Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week (RHPW) 2024 Theme: Sparking Global Change through Local Solutions in Humanitarian Action Introduction: The Regional Humanitarian...

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Nov

13

Global Focal Point Forum, 13-15 November, Antalya, Türkiye

Private

by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) , Sphere

13 November 2024 - 15 November 2024

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

13 November 2024 - 15 November 2024

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Face-to-Face,

Turkey, izmir, Turkey

Sphere recently hosted its Global Focal Point Forum, bringing together key stakeholders from around the world to strengthen collaboration, share...

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May

09

Humanitarian Standards: Board games, Tabletop Exercises (TTX) and simulations, Geneva HNPW, 9 May 2024

by Sphere , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

9 May 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

9 May 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Face-to-Face,

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), Rue de Varembé 17
Geneva, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Registration: https://bit.ly/hnpw-7 Come and play! We have 50 brand new humanitarian standards board games to give away! Be the first...

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May

08

Lessons learnt from Kahramanmaras Earthquakes in Türkiye, Geneva HNPW inperson and online, 8 May 2024

by Sphere , Turkish Red Crescent Society , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

8 May 2024

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

8 May 2024

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Mixed,

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), Rue de Varembé 17
Geneva, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Registration: https://bit.ly/hnpw-5 One year on, what insights have we gained from the aftermath of the devastating 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude...

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May

08

Scaling Up Nature-based Solutions in Humanitarian Contexts: Consultative Session, Geneva HNPW in-person and online, 8 May 2024

by Sphere , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) , International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) , International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

8 May 2024

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

8 May 2024

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mixed,

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), Rue de Varembé 17
Geneva, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

This event has passed. Please see here for a recording: Scaling Up Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Humanitarian Contexts (youtube.com) Increasing...

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May

06

Responding to a response: Lessons in localisation from Ukraine, Geneva HNPW, 6 May 2024

by Sphere , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) , Humanitarian Leadership Academy

6 May 2024

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

6 May 2024

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Face-to-Face,

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), Rue de Varembé 17
Geneva, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Humanitarian response to the Ukraine crisis in Eastern Europe proved once again that local actors are not only the first to react...

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May

02

Sphere standards in action around the world, HNPW online, 2 May 2024

by Sphere , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

2 May 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2 May 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Online,

This event has passed. Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKxA0GI4bao Join us for an illuminating discussion on the effective use of...

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Apr

29

Sphere at Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW), Geneva and online, 29 April to 5 May 2024

by UNOCHA , Sphere

29 April 2024 - 10 May 2024

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

29 April 2024 - 10 May 2024

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

,

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), Rue de Varembé 17
Geneva, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Please join Sphere and the Humanitarian Standards Partnership but two weeks of free events! See attached flyer for full Sphere...

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Apr

18

Experience-sharing webinar on organising Sphere Training of Trainer (ToT) events, online, Geneva, 18 April 2024

Private

by Sphere

18 April 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

18 April 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online,

This online meeting will take place at 13.00 CET (Geneva time) on Thursday 18th April. We will hear Lessons Learnt...

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Mar

19

Focus Group: How can Sphere strengthen its presence in universities, online, Geneva, 19 March 2024

by Sphere

19 March 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

19 March 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online,

We know that students are being taught about Sphere standards in many universities around the world. However, we don’t have...

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Feb

06

Mentoring for participants in Using Sphere Standards in Urban Contexts Training, online, 6 February 2024

by Sphere , German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz)

6 February 2024

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

6 February 2024

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Online,

Sphere trainers Aya Yagan and Stephen Blakemore offered two online mentoring sessions for graduates of 2023's Using Sphere Standards in...

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Jan

27

“Esfera en la práctica”, curso en línea masivo y abierto (MOOC), en linea, enero 2024

by RedR UK , Sphere

27 January 2024 - 9 March 2024

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

27 January 2024 - 9 March 2024

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Online, Training and Learning Events, Course

Curso MOOC Esfera Registrate aquí: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/esfera-en-la-practica-curso-en-linea-masivo-y-abierto-mooc-tickets-696712665337 Para soporte técnicoí: sphere@redr.org.uk Bienvenido al MOOC Esfera en la Práctica. El MOOC es...

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Dec

11

Integrating Humanitarian Standards into Disaster Simulation Exercises – Experience sharing webinar, online, Geneva, 11 December 2023

by Sphere

11 December 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

11 December 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Online, Training and Learning Events, Workshop, Presentation

Full event recording available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b50RjMkt8E4 Sphere will bring together experts from around the world to discuss their experience of...

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Dec

08

MERS Webinar – Easy Principles for Better Market-Based Programming, Online, Dec 2023

by Sphere , Minimum Economic Recovery Standards (MERS) , Humanitarian Standards Partnership

8 December 2023

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

8 December 2023

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Online, Training and Learning Events

Online,

Free

???? Date: December 8th ⏲️ Time: 2 PM CET ???? Join us here: Webinar Registration https://lnkd.in/eJTyueb8 Please join us for this pivotal webinar...

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Dec

06

Sphere Members’ Town Hall Meeting, online, 6 December 2023

Private

by Sphere

6 December 2023

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

6 December 2023

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Online,

Sphere extends a warm invitation to its members for the forthcoming Town Hall and Q&A Meeting. This event provides an...

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Dec

04

Sphere Global Focal Point Town Hall, online, 4 December 2023

Private

by Sphere

4 December 2023

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

4 December 2023

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Online,

Over many years now, Sphere has been building its network of country focal points. This meeting will be an open...

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Sep

28

A SPHERE TRAINING OF TRAINERS, Bangkok, Thailand, 28 Sep – 3 Oct 2023

by Community World Service Asia (CWSA) , Sphere

28 September 2023 - 3 October 2023

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

28 September 2023 - 3 October 2023

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Face-to-Face, Training of Trainers (ToT)

Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand

This Sphere Training of Trainers (ToT) aims to develop humanitarian professionals’ skills in training, promoting and applying Sphere Minimum Humanitarian...

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Sep

28

Core Humanitarian Standard revision regional consultation for Asia Pacific, Bangkok, Thailand, 28 September 2023

by CHS Alliance , Sphere , Groupe URD

28 September 2023

Face-to-Face, Revision Consultation

Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand

Register your interest (until 13 Sep 2023) here The CHS custodians (CHS Alliance, Sphere and Groupe URD), with the support...

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Sep

07

Core Humanitarian Standard revision regional consultation for Southern and Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, 7 September 2023

by CHS Alliance , Sphere , Groupe URD

7 September 2023

Face-to-Face, Revision Consultation

Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya

Free

Register your interest (until 24 Aug 2023) here The CHS custodians (CHS Alliance, Sphere and Groupe URD), with the support...

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Jul

12

Core Humanitarian Standard revision regional consultation for Western and Central Africa, Dakar, Senegal, 12 July 2023

by CHS Alliance , Sphere , Groupe URD

12 July 2023

Face-to-Face, Revision Consultation

Dakar, Senegal, Dakar, Senegal

Free

Inscription: https://www.chsalliance.org/get-support/event/dakar-chs-revision-regional-workshop/ Les garants du CHS (CHS Alliance, Sphere et Groupe URD) ont le plaisir de vous inviter à participer...

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Jul

11

Sphere Standards in Urban Contexts Training Package Launch, online, 11 July 2023

by Sphere

11 July 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

11 July 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Online, Course, Workshop

Online,

‘Applying Sphere standards in urban contexts’ is a new 3-day online/in-person training package that has been co-developed by Sphere and...

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Jul

11

Core Humanitarian Standard revision regional consultation for Central and South America, Panama City, 11-12 July 2023

by CHS Alliance , Sphere , Groupe URD

11 July 2023 - 12 July 2023

Face-to-Face, Revision Consultation

Panama City, Panama, Panama City, Panama

Free

Inscripción: https://www.chsalliance.org/get-support/event/panama-chs-revision-regional-workshop/ Los custodios de la La Norma Humanitaria Esencial en materia de calidad y rendición de cuentas (CHS por...

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Jun

07

Global Core Humanitarian Standard revision regional consultation, Geneva, Switzerland, 7 June 2023

by CHS Alliance , Sphere , Groupe URD

7 June 2023

Face-to-Face, Revision Consultation

Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland

Free

Register your interest (until 24 May 2023) here The CHS custodians (CHS Alliance, Sphere and Groupe URD), with the support...

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May

16

Core Humanitarian Standard revision regional consultation for MENA, Amman, Jordan, 16 May 2023

by CHS Alliance , Sphere , Groupe URD

16 May 2023

Face-to-Face, Revision Consultation

Amman, Jordan, Amman, Jordan

Free

*** Registration closed *** The CHS custodians (CHS Alliance, Sphere and Groupe URD), with the support of Danish Refugee Council...

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Apr

27

25 years of Sphere: What’s next for minimum humanitarian standards?

by Sphere , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

27 April 2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

27 April 2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Face-to-Face, Network meeting, Other Events

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), Rue de Varembé 17
Geneva, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Free

Sphere will be hosting a special face-to-face #event on 27 April 2023 at this year’s Humanitarian Networks and #Partnerships Week (#HNPW) in Geneva. Register...

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Apr

26

Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Humanitarian Action, Geneva/Hybrid, 26 Apr 2023

by Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) , Sphere , International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) , Friends of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (FEBA)

26 April 2023

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

26 April 2023

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Mixed, Network meeting, Training and Learning Events, Other Events, Handbook Launch Event, Presentation

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), Rue de Varembé 17
Geneva, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Free

HYBRID EVENT: JOIN FACE-TO-FACE OR ONLINE In the coming decades growing disaster risk, driven in part by climate change and...

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Apr

25

Why we need a Core Humanitarian Standard – Improving collective commitment to people in crisis, Geneva, 25 April 2023

by Sphere , CHS Alliance , Groupe URD , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

25 April 2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

25 April 2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Face-to-Face, Presentation

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), Rue de Varembé 17
Geneva, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Free

This session is co-organised by CHS Alliance, Groupe URD and Sphere. Why we need a Core Humanitarian Standard – Improving...

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Apr

18

Nepal and Sphere standards: A localisation success story, online HNPW, 18 April 2023

by Sphere , Disaster Preparedness Network-Nepal (DPNet-Nepal)

18 April 2023

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

18 April 2023

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Online,

Join us online at HNPW (Humanitarian Networks Partnership Week) to find out more about how Sphere standards have been localised...

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Apr

11

How to use the Sphere Handbook in Ukraine, online, 11 and 13 April 2023

by Sphere , RedR UK

11 April 2023 - 13 April 2023

Online, Workshop

Online,

In collaboration with RedR UK, Sphere is organizing an online training programme to provide an introduction to the Sphere Handbook...

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Feb

07

Reunion des diplômés Sphère sur le terrain FLOT 2022: Six mois après….en ligne, 7 février 2023

by Sphere , Africa Humanitarian Standards Network (AHSN)

7 February 2023

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

7 February 2023

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

,

Une soixantaine de diplômés de la FLOT 2022, se sont réunis pour échanger sur leurs activités Sphère au cours de...

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Dec

21

Introduction to Sphere workshop, Chisinau, Moldova, 21 December 2022

Private

by Sphere , Sphere (Ukraine and Eastern Europe programme) , International Organization for Migration (IOM) – International

21 December 2022

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

21 December 2022

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Face-to-Face,

A one-day workshop in English, with Romanian interpretation, for IOM national staff and partners.

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Dec

20

Introduction to Sphere workshop, Chisinau, Moldova, 20 December 2022

Private

by Sphere , Sphere (Ukraine and Eastern Europe programme) , International Organization for Migration (IOM) – International

20 December 2022

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

20 December 2022

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Face-to-Face,

A one-day worskhop in English for IOM national staff and partners in Moldova.

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Dec

13

Engaging with Disaster Management Authorities: Progress and next steps, Online, 13 December 2022

by Sphere

13 December 2022

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

13 December 2022

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online,

Sphere invited its network of focal points, trainers and members to discuss their experiences of engaging with National Disaster Management...

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Dec

12

Presentation about Sphere and its Eastern Europe Programme, Ukraine, Online, 12 December 2022

Private

by Save the Children Ukraine , Sphere , Sphere (Ukraine and Eastern Europe programme)

12 December 2022

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

12 December 2022

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online, Presentation

Online,

Sphere's coordinator for Ukraine and Eastern Europe Programme gave a on-line presentation for the Save the Children Ukraine staff and...

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Dec

09

Introductory Sphere workshop, Warsaw, Poland, 9 December 2022

Private

by Sphere , Sphere (Ukraine and Eastern Europe programme) , Save the Children (Poland)

9 December 2022

Face-to-Face, Workshop

Warsaw, Poland, Warsaw, Poland

Free

A one-day workshop for Save the Children staff in Warsaw.

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Dec

03

Introduction to Sphere, 3 December 2022, Jaroslaw, Poland

Private

by All Hands and Hearts , Sphere , Sphere (Ukraine and Eastern Europe programme)

3 December 2022

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

3 December 2022

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Face-to-Face, Workshop

Jaroslaw, Poland, Poland

Participants: 25 All Hands and Hearts staff and volunteers rehabilitating 2 shelters for Ukrainian refugees in Poland Objective: To familiarise...

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Nov

28

Nature-based Solutions in Humanitarian Contexts – Round table discussion (English)

Private

by Sphere , International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) , Friends of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (FEBA)

28 November 2022

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

28 November 2022

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Online, Network meeting

Online,

Sphere focal points, trainers, members and other partners discussed the upcoming Nature-based Solutions in Humanitarian Contexts Sphere Unpacked Guide.

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Nov

28

Nature-based Solutions in Humanitarian Contexts – Round table discussion (Spanish)

by Sphere , International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) , Friends of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (FEBA)

28 November 2022

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

28 November 2022

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

, Network meeting

Online,

Sphere focal points, trainers, members and other partners discussed the upcoming Nature-based Solutions in Humanitarian Contexts Sphere Unpacked Guide.

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Nov

11

Sphere Handbook Launch, Taiwan (Traditional Chinese)

by Taiwan Alliance in International Development (Taiwan Aid) , Sphere

11 November 2022

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

11 November 2022

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event

Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan

Sphere Handbook launch Time Activity 15:00 Opening Jay Hung, Director of Taiwan Aid / CEO of Zhishan Foundation 15:10 –...

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Oct

25

Sphere Training, 25-27 October 2022, Frankfurt

Private

by Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH) , Sphere , Sphere (Ukraine and Eastern Europe programme)

25 October 2022 - 27 October 2022

Face-to-Face, Workshop

Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. Regionalverband Rhein-Main, Berner Straße 103-105
Frankfurt am Main, 60437 Germany

Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH) organised a 3-day workshop Sphere standards for the staff of different humanitarian organisations of Germany, working...

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Oct

03

Six month catch-up meeting with Sphere/DPPI-SEE Albania ToT graduates , online, 3 October 2022

by Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative for South Eastern Europe (DPPI SEE) , Sphere

3 October 2022

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

3 October 2022

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

,

DPPI-SEE ToT graduates caught up online with each other and the Sphere secretariat to report on progress since the ToT...

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Sep

20

Core Humanitarian Standard Revision Consultation, Online, Geneva, 20 September 2022

Private

by Sphere

20 September 2022

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

20 September 2022

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Online,

Sphere trainers, members and focal points came together for a 2h online workshop to give their feedback on the revision...

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Jun

13

Sphere Standards, Training of Trainers (TOT) with DPPI-SEE, Albania, 13-17 June 2022

Private

by Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative for South Eastern Europe (DPPI SEE) , Sphere

13 June 2022 - 17 June 2022

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

13 June 2022 - 17 June 2022

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Face-to-Face,

Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative for South-Eastern Europe Sphere Training of Trainers took place in Tirana 13-17 July. Participants came...

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May

26

Sphere ‘Open Space’, online, 26 May 2022

by Sphere

26 May 2022

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

26 May 2022

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

,

Sphere trainers Jim Good and Axel Schmidt hosted the first Sphere 'Open Space' event. Sphere trainers, focal points, members and...

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May

25

Africa Humanitarian Standards Network Launch, Harare, Zimbabwe and online, 25 May 2022

by Africa Humanitarian Standards Network (AHSN) , Sphere , Centre for Humanitarian Analytics (CHA)

25 May 2022

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

25 May 2022

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Mixed, Other Events

Harare, Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Free

Watch the event recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_38c59es7c (In French and English with captions in French or English.)

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May

20

Sphere presentation for Public Health students, University of Beirut, Lebanon, Online, May 2022

Private

by Sphere , St Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon

20 May 2022

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

20 May 2022

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Online,

Agenda Personal introductions (10m) Introduction to Sphere: Have you heard of/read/used/contributed to the Sphere Handbook? (10m) Q&A (10m) Standards vs....

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May

18

CHS revision launch: What should the future Commitments to people affected by crisis be? Online, 18 May 2022 #2

by Sphere , Groupe URD , CHS Alliance , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

18 May 2022

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

18 May 2022

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Online, Other Events

Online,

Watch the recording of this session here (in Spanish). Find out more about the Core Humanitarian Standard and the revision...

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May

18

CHS revision launch: What should the future Commitments to people affected by crisis be? Online, 18 May 2022 #1

by Sphere , Groupe URD , CHS Alliance , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

18 May 2022

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

18 May 2022

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Online, Other Events

Online,

Watch the recording of this session here (in French). Find out more about the Core Humanitarian Standard and the revision...

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May

17

« Sphère sur le terrain », formation en ligne ouverte à tous (FLOT), 17 mai – 28 juin 2022

by Sphere , RedR UK , Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH)

17 May 2022 - 28 June 2022

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

17 May 2022 - 28 June 2022

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Online, Training and Learning Events, Course

Online,

Free

La FLOT « Sphère sur le terrain » permet aux étudiants, professionnels humanitaires et à toute autre personne d’en apprendre...

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May

17

Introduction to Sphere workshops at SIMEX, UK and online, 17-18 May 2022

Private

by Sphere , The Simex Series Trust, U.K.

17 May 2022 - 18 May 2022

Mixed, Training and Learning Events, Workshop

Portsmouth, United Kingdom (UK), Portsmouth, United Kingdom

A series of 2 in-person and 1 interactive online workshop for SIMEX 2022 participants. The online workshops were facilitated by...

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May

12

CHS revision launch: What should the future Commitments to people affected by crisis be? Hybrid, 12 May 2022

by Sphere , Groupe URD , CHS Alliance , Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW)

12 May 2022

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

12 May 2022

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Mixed, Other Events

Geneva, Switzerland, Geneva, Switzerland

Watch the recording of this session here (in English). Find out more about the Core Humanitarian Standard and the revision...

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May

09

Sphere at Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW), Geneva and online, 9-13 May 2022

by Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) , Sphere

9 May 2022 - 13 May 2022

Mixed,

Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG), Rue de Varembé 17
Geneva, Geneva 1211 Switzerland

Come and talk to us about Sphere, the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and the Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP). As well...

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May

05

Warsztaty dotyczące standardów humanitarnych: Poszanowanie praw i potrzeb uchodźców, 5 maja 2022, online, język polski

by Sphere , Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH)

5 May 2022

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

5 May 2022

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online, Training and Learning Events, Workshop

Online,

Free

Jest to interaktywny warsztat wprowadzający do standardów humanitarnych dla osób pracujących z uchodźcami z Ukrainy w Polsce. Pracownicy humanitarni i...

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Apr

30

Taller básico esfera: Implementando la accion humanitaria en Venezuela, Caracas, 30 April 2022

Private

by Caritas de Venezuela , Sphere

30 April 2022

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

30 April 2022

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Face-to-Face, Workshop

Caritas Caracas, Venezuela, Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Fátima, Urb. El Conde, Detras de Parque Central
Caracas, Distrito Capital 1010 Venezuela

El objetivo de este curso es fortalecer las capacidades de 25 funcionarios y laicos, con el fin de que implementen...

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Apr

12

Presentacion del paquete de capacitation de Esfera en linea, Online, Colombia, 12 april 2022

Private

by Sphere

12 April 2022

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

12 April 2022

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Online,

Bogotá, Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia

El propósito de la reunión es mostrarles el nuevo paquete de capacitación en línea de Esfera, recibir sus comentarios y...

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Apr

06

Humanitarian standards introductory workshop, 6th April 2022, Online, Poland

by Sphere , Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH) , Minimum Standards for Camp Management

6 April 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

6 April 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online, Workshop

Online,

Free

This interactive, introductory workshop on humanitarian standards is for people working with Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Volunteers, through their daily...

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Apr

04

Humanitarian standards introductory workshop, 4 and 6 April 2022, Online, Poland

by Sphere , Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH) , Minimum Standards for Camp Management

4 April 2022

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

4 April 2022

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Online, Workshop

Online,

Free

This interactive, introductory workshop on humanitarian standards is for people working with Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Volunteers, through their daily...

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Mar

22

Introduction to Sphere workshop for KUNO, online, 22 March 2022

Private

by Kuno – humanitarian knowledge exchange , Arbeiter Samariter-Bund (ASB) , Sphere

22 March 2022

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

22 March 2022

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Online,

Half-day online interactive workshop for KUNO. 16 participants including NGOs from Ethiopia, Mozambique, Afghanistan, South Sudan and the Netherlands. Agenda:...

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Mar

09

Panel Discussion: Accountability framework – Feedback mechanisms, standards and verification process, Online, 9 March 2022

Private

by Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies , Sphere

9 March 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

9 March 2022

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online,

Presentation to CAS students from the Centre of Humanitarian studies on Sphere, CHS Alliance and HQAI. The three organisations discussed:...

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Feb

24

Meeting of the Sphere network in Central and Latin America, Online, 24 Feb 2022

Private

by Sphere , Red Esfera Bolivia (Sphere Network Bolivia)

24 February 2022

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

24 February 2022

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Online, Network meeting

Online,

CAPACITADORES Y PUNTOS FOCALES ESFERA, EN LA REGION DEAMERICA LATINA Y EL CARIBE (LAC) PARTICIPANTES: Capacitadores formados en el Primer...

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Jan

14

Sphere Trainer Workshop: Presenting the Sphere Online Training Package, Jan 2022, Online

Private

by Sphere

14 January 2022

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

14 January 2022

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Online, Training of Trainers (ToT)

Online,

Sixteen Sphere trainers met online to get an overview of the draft version of the upcoming Sphere Online Training Package,...

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Dec

06

Sphere in Practice MOOC Catch-up, Online, 6 December, 2021

Private

by Arbeiter Samariter-Bund (ASB) , Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH) , Sphere

6 December 2021

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

6 December 2021

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

,

An interactive, online catch-up for Sphere MOOC graduates, this event was the opportunity to say hello, share experiences, ask questions...

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Nov

29

Curso de Capacitación Para Capacitadores (CPC) Esfera, Caracas, 29 Nov – 3 Dec 2021

Private

by Caritas de Venezuela , Sphere

29 November 2021 - 3 December 2021

Face-to-Face, Workshop

Cuartel Bomberos de Caracas, Cuartel de Bomberos de Caracas
Caracas, Dtto Capital 1010 Venezuela

Objetivos globales del curso En el marco del Día Internacional de la Reducción de Riesgo de Desastres a celebrarse el...

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Nov

15

ToT in online teaching methods for DPPI trainee trainers, Nov-Dec 2021, Online

Private

by Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative for South Eastern Europe (DPPI SEE) , Sphere , RedR UK

15 November 2021 - 2 December 2021

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

15 November 2021 - 2 December 2021

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Online, Training of Trainers (ToT)

Online, Eastern Europe,

Online Teaching Methods training for DPPI Trainee trainers, as part of a 2 year ToT for DPPI-South Eastern Europe. Facilitated...

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Sep

22

Sphere Standards Training of Trainers Programme, All Mozambique, Sept – Dec 2021

by Centre for Humanitarian Analytics (CHA) , Comité Ecuménico para o Desenvolvimento Social (CEDES) , Sphere , Tearfund Mozambique

22 September 2021 - 3 December 2021

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

22 September 2021 - 3 December 2021

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Face-to-Face, Workshop, Training of Trainers (ToT)

Mozambique,

Free

The ToT programme started with a series of 1/2 day and 3-day workshops across Mozambique's 11 provinces to provide Sphere...

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Sep

22

3-day Sphere Workshop, Chimoio, Manica Province, Mozambique and online, Sep 2021

by Centre for Humanitarian Analytics (CHA) , Sphere , Comité Ecuménico para o Desenvolvimento Social (CEDES) , Tearfund Mozambique

22 September 2021

Mixed, Workshop

Mozambique,

Free

This event is the pilot workshop for MozToT 2021, the largest ever Sphere training programme in Mozambique. Find out what...

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Jun

15

ToT for Sphere trainers in online teaching methods, SPANISH, Online, June 2021

Private

by RedR UK , Sphere

15 June 2021 - 2 July 2021

Online,

Delivering effective online courses A training course for Sphere trainers Recent restrictions on travel and in-person gatherings have created a...

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May

27

Sphere General Assembly meeting

by Sphere

27 May 2021

Online, Governance Meeting

Online,

This event is open to Sphere members only.

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May

18

Sphere introductory workshops for SIMEX 2021, online, May 2021

Private

by The Simex Series Trust, U.K. , Sphere

18 May 2021 - 20 May 2021

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

18 May 2021 - 20 May 2021

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Online,

A series of interactive online workshop for SIMEX 2021 participants. These workshops were facilitated by graduates of the ToT for...

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Apr

29

Meeting the challenge: Are the HSP global standards fit for purpose? Session 2

by UNOCHA Leading Edge Programme , Humanitarian Standards Partnership , Sphere

29 April 2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

29 April 2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Online, Presentation

Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks 2021 (Online), Geneva, Switzerland

Free

The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) is the annual event of the Learning Edge Programme and the largest event...

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Apr

27

Localisation is imperative for Accountability to Affected People

by UNOCHA Leading Edge Programme , CHS Alliance , Sphere , H2H Network

27 April 2021

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

27 April 2021

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Online, Training and Learning Events, Presentation

Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks 2021 (Online), Geneva, Switzerland

How have exemplary partnerships and application of universal standards increased accountability to people and communities affected by crisis?

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Apr

27

Meeting the challenge: Are the HSP global standards fit for purpose? Session 1

by UNOCHA Leading Edge Programme , Humanitarian Standards Partnership , Sphere

27 April 2021

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

27 April 2021

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Online, Presentation

Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks 2021 (Online), Geneva, Switzerland

Free

This double session, organised in the framework of the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks, will explore the role of humanitarian standards.

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Apr

26

Towards more accountability for affected people: Six stories of adaptation and anticipation

by UNOCHA Leading Edge Programme , H2H Network , CHS Alliance , Sphere , World Vision International , Ground Truth Solutions , Humanitarian Quality Assurance Initiative (HQAI) , Translators Without Borders

26 April 2021

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

26 April 2021

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Online, Presentation

Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks 2021 (Online), Geneva, Switzerland

Events in 2020 have disrupted AAP efforts. The humanitarian sector is being forced to rethink tried-and-tested ways of working.

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Apr

07

Extraordinary General Assembly meeting

by Sphere

7 April 2021

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

7 April 2021

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Online, Governance Meeting

Online,

This event is open to Sphere members only.

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Mar

21

Sphere in Practice Massive Online Open Course (MOOC), Mar-May 2021 (English)

by Sphere , Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH)

21 March 2021 - 3 May 2021

Online,

Free

Sphere’s newly released e-learning course supports anyone who wishes to learn about humanitarian standards in an interactive and engaging way.

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Mar

01

Launch of the Brazilian Portuguese Sphere Handbook (date TBD)

by Sphere , Fraternity – International Humanitarian Missions (FIHM) – Brazil

1 March 2021 - 31 July 2021

Online, Handbook Launch Event

Online,

Sphere’s focal point organisation in Brazil recently completed the translation of the Sphere Handbook into Brazilian Portuguese.

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Jan

21

Taller CHS para las/os formadoras/es de Esfera, Online, 21 enero 2021

Private

by CHS Alliance , Sphere

21 January 2021

3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

21 January 2021

3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Online, Training of Trainers (ToT)

Online,

El objetivo del taller es: dotar a las/os formadoras/es de Esfera conocimientos adicionales sobre la Norma Humanitaria Esencial, las metodologías,...

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Jan

18

ToT for Sphere trainers in online teaching methods, Online, Jan 2021

Private

by Sphere , RedR UK

18 January 2021 - 29 January 2021

Online, Training of Trainers (ToT)

Online,

Delivering effective online courses A training course for Sphere trainers Recent restrictions on travel and in-person gatherings have created a...

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Dec

15

Defying the myth: Why Sphere standards are also applicable in urban settings

by Sphere

15 December 2020

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

15 December 2020

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Online,

Free

The webinar will discuss practical cases of working with the standards in urban environments and present Sphere's newly released guide.

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Nov

26

Introduction to Sphere Workshop, Online, 26 Nov 2020

Private

by Min BuZa – Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs , Kuno – humanitarian knowledge exchange , Sphere , Arbeiter Samariter-Bund (ASB)

26 November 2020

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

26 November 2020

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Online, Workshop

Online,

Half-day online interactive workshop for Mini BuZa and KUNO. 27 participants including government and NGO. Agenda: Workshop introduction and housekeeping...

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Nov

10

Sphere course for DPPI member states, Nov/Dec 2020, Online

Private

by Sphere , Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Initiative for South Eastern Europe (DPPI SEE)

10 November 2020 - 8 December 2020

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

10 November 2020 - 8 December 2020

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online, Course

Online,

This is the third of three planned 'pre-ToT' workshops/courses as part of a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme which will...

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Nov

05

Introduction to Sphere Workshop, Online, 5 Nov 2020

Private

by Min BuZa – Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs , Kuno – humanitarian knowledge exchange , Sphere , Arbeiter Samariter-Bund (ASB)

5 November 2020

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

5 November 2020

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Online, Workshop

Online,

Half-day online interactive workshop for Mini BuZa and KUNO. 22 participants including government and NGO. Registered participants: Terre des Hommes:...

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Nov

05

Sphere in Practice MOOC pilot, Online, Nov 2020

Private

by Sphere , Aktion Deutschland Hilft (ADH) , Arbeiter Samariter-Bund (ASB)

5 November 2020 - 19 November 2020

Online, Course

Online,

Sphere in Practice (SIP) is a new online course due for release in early 2021. It can be taken by...

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Nov

03

Humanitarian standards matter. COVID-19: Local and global perspectives

by Sphere , H2H Network , UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office , CHS Alliance , Concern Worldwide , Global Health Cluster , HelpAge , Lutheran World Federation , War Child

3 November 2020

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3 November 2020

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Online, Training and Learning Events, Presentation

Online,

Download the presentation Watch the webinar recording Fill in the evaluation form Between June and October 2020, Sphere hosted a...

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Oct

28

Palliative care and COVID-19. Challenges for the humanitarian sector

by Sphere , CHS Alliance , H2H Network , UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

28 October 2020

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

28 October 2020

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Online, Training and Learning Events, Presentation

Online,

This webinar explores the importance of providing palliative care services in the framework of a COVID-19 response.

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