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Sphere annual report 2022 (English only)English 906.94 KB pdf 2023
By Sphere
During 2022, Sphere continued to work with, for and through its growing network of focal points, members, trainers, donors and practitioners. Major activities included a Programme for Ukraine and Eastern Europe in response to the conflict in Ukraine, a new regional partner for Africa (AHSN), a new HSP partner (SEADS standards), the first HSP website, and the first French Sphere MOOC.
For the first time in a few years, this annual report includes several pages of updates from our focal point network. -
Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Humanitarian ActionEnglish 6.33 MB pdf 2023This guide, developed in collaboration with the Nature-based Solutions in Humanitarian Contexts Working Group, provides practical guidance for using the Sphere minimum standards when implementing nature-based solutions (NbS) that addresses societal challenges in humanitarian action, including disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation.
The guide is currently available in English only. If you would like to translate or print copies of the guide, please contact the Sphere office.
The guide was designed to meet high accessibility standards and this downloadable PDF has been remediated for accessibility and tested according to ISO Standard 14289-1 (PDF/UA) using the Matterhorn Protocol.
The guide was authored by Jenn Hoffman and Dr. Sarah Henly-Shepard on behalf of Sphere, FEBA (an initiative of IUCN), PEDRR, EHAN and IFRC. -
Is the Core Humanitarian Standard fit for the future?English 1.33 MB pdf 2022The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability(CHS) emerged in 2014 from an extensive consultation process. It contains excellent guidance, further detailed in its 2015 Guidance Notes and Indicators. The CHS is currently under revision. This paper seeks to contribute to that revision.
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Humanitarian inclusion standards - UkrainianUkrainian 4.03 MB docx 2022
By ADCAP
Стандарти включення людей похилого віку та людей з інвалідністю до програм гуманітарного реагування The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses. This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali. -
Sphere online training package (English)Spanish 56.41 MB zip 2022
By Sphere , Alice Ncube , Andrew Nzimbi , Anne Lloyd , Axel Schmidt , Aydee Marin Pallares , Dr Oliver Hoffmann , Gabriel Paredes Chávez , Hamza Hamwie , Hassan Jenedie , Ibrahim Hatibu , Jane Davies , Jim Good , Dr. Markus Moke , Miguel Morales , Patrick J. Melancon, PhD , Tristan Hale , Uma Narayanan
The Sphere online training package includes materials and guidance for facilitating over 25 interactive online learning activities. It also contains guidance on how to run effective online Sphere workshops and courses, including pre-training preparations and post-training actions.
This training package is designed for Sphere trainers by Sphere trainers.
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Humanitarian inclusion standards - Indonesian (Bahasa)Bahasa/Indonesian 9.89 MB pdf 2022
By ADCAP
Standar inklusi kemanusiaan untuk orang lanjut usia dan penyandang disabilitas The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses. This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali. -
Thematic sheet: Engaging National Disaster Management AuthoritiesEnglish 319.96 KB pdf 2022A guide for Sphere focal points and humanitarian advocates This Sphere thematic sheet (TS) explains how global humanitarian quality and accountability standards are relevant to national disaster responses. Its key learnings and messages are intended to help Sphere focal points and advocacy staff engaging with representatives of national disaster management authorities (NDMAs) on Sphere and other Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP) standards. This guide is available in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.
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Humanitarian inclusion standards - NepaliNepali 2.67 MB pdf 2022
By ADCAP
The Humanitarian inclusion standards for older people and people with disabilities help humanitarian organisations ensure nobody is marginalised or left behind during emergency responses. This handbook is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Tetum, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian (Bahasa) and Nepali. -
Sphere annual report 2021 (English only)English 268.59 KB pdf 2022
By Sphere
During 2021, Sphere continued to work with, for and through its network of members, focal points, trainers, donors and practitioners. Highlights include two new HSP partners; the first Sphere MOOC attended by over 900 people; new members and focal points; a major ToT programme in Mozambique; and many new resources including new products and new translations. -
Sphere NDMA training guideSpanish 896.11 KB pdf 2022This training guide is designed for Sphere trainers and focal points to support them when facilitating Sphere training for managerial and operational personnel of National Disaster Management Authorities (NDMAs). This guide is available in English, French and Arabic.
A complete NDMA training pack is available in Spanish only, which includes a detailed guide for trainers and supporting materials including PowerPoint slides, whiteboard templates, polls, and handouts for practical exercises. Three alternative sessions plans are suggested.
