Vision & Values

Our vision

Crisis-affected people actively participate in decisions and actions which impact them; have what they need to survive and recover with dignity; and are resilient to future crises.

Our mission

Sphere defines, promotes and applies humanitarian principles and minimum standards to ensure lifesaving, protective and accountable response to crisis.

Core values

As champions of the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards, we believe in…

Dignity: Everyone has the right to life with dignity, which must be upheld throughout conflict, disaster preparedness, humanitarian response and recovery.

Learning: In learning from others as well as actively sharing our own experience to continuously improve principled humanitarian action, which both protects and restores the environment.

Inclusion: The legitimacy and ownership of humanitarian standards is built on inclusivity, diversity and accessibility.

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