Sphere Standards in Urban Contexts Training of Trainers (TOT) and Mentoring, Online, December 2023 to February 2024

This training programme was organized through collaboration between Sphere and GRC, with a focus on engaging Sphere focal points, trainers, and active practitioners from diverse regions.

The training programme was structured to include a 3-day training session utilizing the package, complemented by mentoring sessions. The overarching goal was to empower participants to seamlessly integrate the package into their practices and subsequently train their colleagues and fellow practitioners within their respective regions.

The training targeted individuals with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in the humanitarian field, possessing a basic understanding of the Sphere handbook and holding specific roles relevant to their current job responsibilities.

In total, 21 participants (9 female, 12 male) from 19 countries (Republic of Moldova, Philippines, Nepal, Syrian Arab Republic, UK, Afghanistan, Switzerland, Kenya, Indonesia, Pakistan, USA, South Africa, Yemen, Bangladesh, Brazil) attended and successfully completed the course. Participants represented civil society organizations, international NGOs, and Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations.

The training was facilitated by two Sphere trainers: Aya Yagan and Stephen Blakemore.

You can download the full training pack here: https://spherestandards.org/resources/using-sphere-standards-in-urban-contexts-training-package/