The authors of this paper have some concerns related to the number of indicators 159 in total for wash, food security and nutrition, and health action in the current sphere handbook. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response. The sphere project is the author of the sphere handbook 2011 4. The sphere project and its handbook frame a humanitarian charter, identify a set of minimum standards in key lifesaving sectors and consolidate their core standards. Sphere project humanitarian charter and minimum standards in.
All in diary is a project managed by the international association of professionals in humanitarian assistance and protection phap aisbl. The sphere project and its handbook are well known for introducing considerations of quality and accountability to humanitarian action. Introducing the sphere handbook 2011 edition youtube. The handbook can also be used as a negotiation tool for local and international authorities in the event of a humanitarian crisis as well as for disaster preparedness planning activities the sphere project 2011. Launch of the arabic version of the sphere handbook 2011 al. United nations office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs 377 apply united nations office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs filter united nations childrens fund 260 apply united nations childrens fund filter world health organization 68 apply world health organization filter. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response sphere project. Sphere project humanitarian charter and minimum standards. The 2011 edition placed a stronger emphasis on protection and safety of.
The sphere project 2011 edition of the sphere handbook. The sphere project has consciously opted for the handbook not to be prescriptive or complianceoriented, in order to encourage the broadest possible ownership of. The sphere project minimum dalam respons kemanusiaan 2011 the. It is the result of an intense yearlong mobilisation of humanitarian actors around the globe and reflects two decades of experience using the standards in frontline operations, policy development and advocacy to uphold principled quality and accountability. This latest edition of the sphere handbook, humanitarian charter and minimum. Previous versions of the sphere handbook contained lists of nutrient requirements to use to assess the adequacy of general food aid rations, a key indicator of many food assistance responses. With this handbook, sphere is working for a world in which the right of all people affected by disasters to reestablish their lives and livelihoods is recognized and acted upon in ways that respect their voice and promote their dignity. The sphere project minimum dalam respons kemanusiaan. The sphere handbook standards for quality humanitarian response. With this handbook, sphere is working for a world in which the right of all people affected by disasters to reestablish their lives and livelihoods is recognized and acted upon in ways. The sphere standards are the most commonly used and most widely known set of humanitarian standards.
It built upon the previous two editions and contained a section on minimum standards in shelter, settlement and nonfood items. Since it was established in 1997, the sphere project has played a central role within the humanitarian community. The term disaster encompasses these situations, and where appropriate, the term conflict is used. Derivation of nutrient requirements for disasteraffected. The sphere handbook defines minimum standards and indicators for assessing humanitarian responses, including food.
The sphere project has committed to fully integrate the chs into the sphere handbook, replacing its core standards cs upon finalisation of the full chs in 20151 the cs are available online at. The sphere project, a leading initiative promoting quality and accountability in humanitarian work, launched today the arabic version of the 2011 revised edition of the sphere handbook. Sphere project handbook pdf in core areas of humanitarian response. The sphere handbook in action elearning course aims to strengthen the effective use of the sphere handbook, humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response. The sphere project handbook2011 humanitarianresponse. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The chs will not change or replace spheres humanitarian. The sphere project memberikan dukungan kepada masyarakat penanggulangan bencana indonesia mpbi untuk menerjemahkan dan menerbitkan the sphere project handbook. Sphere project humanitarian charter and minimum 2011 the. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster. Derivation of nutrient requirements for disasteraffected populations sphere project 2011 summary of research 1. The sphere project, now known as sphere, was created in 1997 by a group of humanitarian nongovernmental organisations and the red cross and red crescent movement. The cornerstone ondemand foundation established to bring the most effective humanitarian training resources on topics such as the sphere handbook and humanitarian charter to aid workers and volunteers anywhere, anytime.
Sphere s flagship publication is the sphere handbook. By defining minimum standards, the initiative strives to enhance the quality and accountability of humanitarian assistance. In the 2011 revision, the humanitarian charter has been completely rewritten, the common standards have changed significantly, and a stronger focus on protection has been introduced. The sphere project is an attempt by the operational agencies of the international humanitarian community to define common standards for the. The right to life with dignity the sphere project or sphere was initiated in 1997 by a group of humanitarian. Jun 08, 2014 the sphere handbook is designed for use during humanitarian response in a range of situations including natural disasters, conflict, slow and rapidonset situations, rural and urban environments, and complex political emergencies in all countries. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response, 2011, 2011. Handbook structure and explains how to use it and how you or your organisation can conform to the sphere minimum standards.
From the book the sphere handbook is designed for use during humanitarian response in a range of situations including natural disasters, conflict, slow and rapidonset situations, rural and urban environments, and complex political emergencies in all countries. The sphere project aims to upholds minimum standards via its 2011 handbook humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response. New actors including the military and development agencies. Pdf the sphere project the sphere project 2011 sphere. The sphere project author of the sphere handbook 2011. The sphere handbook, humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response, 2011. This article describes the main provisions and updates to the minimum standards in food security and nutrition in the 2011 edition of the sphere handbook. The sphere handbook 2011 acdrrmo drrm cca online resource.
All in diary is a project managed by the international association of professionals in humanitarian assistance and protection. The sphere handbook is marking its 20th anniversary with the publication of this fourth edition. Jun 22, 2011 the sphere project is an initiative to determine and promote standards by which the global community responds to the plight of people affected by disasters. It is the result of an intense yearlong mobilisation of humanitarian actors around the globe and reflects two decades of experience using the standards in frontline operations, policy development and advocacy to uphold principled quality and.
Disasterready offers more than 600 free online courses from top ngos on all aspects of humanitarian relief and development. The sphere handbook defines minimum standards and indicators for assessing humanitarian responses, including food and nutrition. The sphere handbook is one of the most widely known and internationally recognized sets of common principles and universal minimum standards for the delivery of quality humanitarian response. The sphere project was initiated in 1997 by a group of ngos and the red cross and red. The sphere project the sphere project is a programme of the steering committee for humanitarian response schr and interaction with voice and icva. Launch of the arabic version of the sphere handbook 2011. The sphere project was launched in 1997 by a group of humanitarian ngos and the red cross and red crescent movement. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response russian edition by the sphere project jul 12, 2011. Caritas will be cohosting or participating in launches of the sphere projects new handbook humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response in various locations around the globe on 14 april. Its rights based approach puts the rights of disaster and conflict affected populations at the center of humanitarian action. Nov 20, 2018 the sphere project, now known as sphere, was created in 1997 by a group of humanitarian nongovernmental organisations and the red cross and red crescent movement. The core humanitarian standard and the sphere core standards. These lists incorporated the nutrients specified by who in 2000, along with some additional nutrients.
Sphere formerly known as the sphere project is a global movement started in 1997 aiming to improve the quality of humanitarian assistance. The right to life with dignity the sphere project or sphere was initiated in 1997 by a group of humanitarian nongovernmental organisations ngos and the international red cross. Sphere project, 2004 in 2000 the sphere group issued the first edition of its handbook. The materials found here, taken together, support a concise and cohesive 4 day workshop that will guide participants through the entire sphere handbook 2011 edition. In 2009, the world health organizations who mhgap guidelines development group evaluated. The project was launched in 1997 to develop a set of universal minimum standards in core areas of humanitarian assistance. Sphere project handbook 2011 pdf this latest edition of the sphere handbook, humanitarian charter and minimum. Spheres flagship publication is the sphere handbook.
Apr 20, 2011 ton van zutphen, chair of the sphere project board and emergency response director at world vision international speaks at the launch of the sphere handbook 2011 edition humanitarian charter and. Sphere handbook 2018 center for humanitarian health. With this handbook, sphere is working for a world in which the right of all people affected by disasters to reestablish their lives and livelihoods is recognized and acted upon in ways that respect their voice and pr. The fourth edition of the sphere handbook was published in 2018.
Used together with this handbook, the companion standards will improve the. The sphere standards have become the standards for excellence in humanitarian assistance, said secretary general for humanitarian affairs united nations, valerie amos, during the presentation of the 2011 edition of the sphere handbook in the city of new york. Psychological first aid has been recommended by many international and national expert groups, including the interagency standing committee iasc and the sphere project. The publication of the sphere handbook humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response 2011 edition has spurred renewed interest in. The sphere project handbook 2011 version food security cluster. Sphere project handbook 2011 publications resources. Sphere is a global movement started in 1997 aiming to improve the quality of humanitarian assistance. The right to life with dignity the sphere project is an initiative to determine and promote standards by which the global community responds to the. United nations office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs 377 apply united nations office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs filter. Psychological first aid is an alternative to psychological debriefing. The aim of the project is to improve the quality of. The sphere handbook establishes shared principles and a set of universal minimum standards in core areas of humanitarian response such as water, food, shelter.
The sphere project was initiated in 1997 by a group of ngos and the red cross and red crescent movement to develop a set of universal minimum standards in core areas of humanitarian response. The sphere handbook standards for quality humanitarian. Jul, 2012 the sphere handbook is one of the most widely known and internationally recognized sets of common principles and universal minimum standards for the delivery of quality humanitarian response. On april 14, the english version of the sphere handbook published in dozen countries. Because it is not owned by any one organization, the sphere handbook enjoys broad acceptance by the humanitarian sector as a whole. The sphere project handbook 2011 version food security. Caritas cohosting launches of the new sphere handbook. Chair of the sphere project board ton van zutphen on the. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response. Posted on 09 july 2015 by tech support in comments off on sphere project handbook 2011. Launched in 1997 by a group of humanitarian ngos and the red cross and red crescent movement, the sphere project is.
In 2011, the us centers for disease control cdc developed the measurement of selected sphere indicators messi project for humanitarian response 19. This includes the sphere handbook to learn the humanitarian charter and minimum standards for humanitarian response. Access to water humanitarian assistance resettlement right to food right to health. Ton van zutphen, chair of the sphere project board and emergency response director at world vision international speaks at the launch of the sphere handbook 2011. Whats new in the 2011 edition of the sphere handbook the new edition of the sphere project s handbook updates the qualitative and quantitative indicators and guidance notes and improves the overall structure and consistency of the textthe new version has. It provides insights into many of the typical problems found in the sectors of wash, food. Remove the sphere project filter the sphere project. The minimum standards focuses include water, food, shelter and health. The sphere handbook is one of the most widely known and internationally recognized sets of common principles and universal minimum. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response the sphere project on. Previous editions of the sphere handbook are available in over 30 languages. The sphere project has been running in various forms since 1997.
The sphere standards are periodically revised to make sure the handbook reflects new evidence and evolving practice in the humanitarian sector. The handbook structure reflects spheres aim to firmly anchor humanitarian response in a rightsbased and participatory approach. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response sphere project series. The humanitarian charter adapted from the sphere project 2011. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian. This manual was updated in 2004 to reflect changes in the field of humanitarian assistance and a new version was set for release in april, 2011. The sphere project is an initiative to determine and promote standards by which the global community responds to the plight of people affected by disasters. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response edisi 2011 ke dalam bahasa indonesia dengan. The sphere project is an attempt by the operational agencies of the international humanitarian. All of these documents are grounded in the organizations. The sphere project handbook 2011 version the sphere handbook is one of the most widely known and internationally recognized sets of common principles and universal minimum standards for the delivery of quality humanitarian response. The sphere project 2011 bangla health message foundation for disaster forum df is a dhaka based national disaster preparedness network of seventy humanitarian and development agencies, research institutions, government departments and independent activists who are working on various disaster and environmental issues with special focus on.
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