The Sphere Project was launched in 1997 by a group of humanitarian NGOs and the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. Sphere is based on two core beliefs: first, that all possible steps should be taken to alleviate human suffering arising out of calamity and conflict, and second, that those affected by disaster have a right to life with dignity and therefore a right to assistance. Sphere is three things: a handbook, a broad process of collaboration and an expression of commitment to quality and accountability. The project has developed several tools, the key one being the handbook. Read Sphere in brief. |
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The Sphere Project is providing now a mechanism by which other Humanitarian Quality Standards can become ‘Companion’ Standards to the Sphere Project Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response.
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The Sphere Project is planning to start the revision of the Handbook next year 2009. The revision is a wide consultation process of around 18-21 month period. The next edition of the Handbook is expected to be published in 2010. |
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