The Sphere Handbook (Paperback)

Sphere Association

ISBN 10: 1908176407 / ISBN 13: 9781908176400

Published by Sphere Project, Rugby, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. The Sphere Handbook presents a principled approach to quality and accountability in humanitarian response. It is a practical translation of Spheres core belief that all people affected by disaster or conflict have a right to life with dignity and the right to receive humanitarian assistance.The Humanitarian Charter is the cornerstone of the Handbook, with the Protection Principles and Core Humanitarian Standard providing a foundation which informs all sectors of assistance. Technical standards outline priorities to ensure response in four key life-saving sectors: water, sanitation and hygiene promotion; food security and nutrition; shelter and settlement; and health.The measurable minimum standards describe what needs to be achieved in a humanitarian response in order for people to survive and re-establish their lives and livelihoods in ways that respect their voice and promote their dignity. Key actions, indicators and guidance notes provide ways to apply these standards in diverse context. The chapters are all linked and reinforce each other.The strength of the Sphere Handbook lies in its universality and adaptability to all humanitarian settings. It enjoys broad ownership in the humanitarian sector and therefore provides a common language for working with all stakeholders towards quality and accountability in humanitarian contexts.Did you know? You can request free copies of the Minimum Standards for Education, and the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards for Older People and People with Disabilities (the postage is payable).Contact INEE for your copy of the Minimum Standards for EducationContact ADCAP for your copy of the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards for Older People and People with Disabilities 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. The new edition of the Sphere Projects Handbook updates the qualitative and quantitative indicators and guidance notes and improves the overall structure and consistency of the text. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sphere Handbook (Paperback)
• Publisher: Sphere Project, Rugby
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1908176407
• ISBN 13: 9781908176400
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Sphere Handbook presents a principled approach to quality and accountability in humanitarian response. It is a practical translation of Sphere’s core belief that all people affected by disaster or conflict have a right to life with dignity and the right to receive humanitarian assistance. The Humanitarian Charter is the cornerstone of the Handbook, with the Protection Principles and Core Humanitarian Standard providing a foundation which informs all sectors of assistance. Technical standards outline priorities to ensure response in four key life-saving sectors: water, sanitation and hygiene promotion; food security and nutrition; shelter and settlement; and health. The measurable minimum standards describe what needs to be achieved in a humanitarian response in order for people to survive and re-establish their lives and livelihoods in ways that respect their voice and promote their dignity. Key actions, indicators and guidance notes provide ways to apply these standards in diverse context. The chapters are all linked and reinforce each other. The strength of the Sphere Handbook lies in its universality and adaptability to all humanitarian settings. It enjoys broad ownership in the humanitarian sector and therefore provides a common language for working with all stakeholders towards quality and accountability in humanitarian contexts. Did you know? You can request free copies of the Minimum Standards for Education, and the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards for Older People and People with Disabilities (the postage is payable). Contact INEE for your copy of the Minimum Standards for Education Contact ADCAP for your copy of the Humanitarian Inclusion Standards for Older People and People with Disabilities

About the Author

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. In 2017, the Sphere Project became independent as and is now the Sphere Association.