Field guidelines for best practices in shelter response. The right to life with dignity the sphere project or sphere was initiated in 1997 by a group of humanitarian. Introduction international federation of red cross and red crescent societies the ifrc shelter kit vii 1 booklet overview this booklet describes what an international federation of red cross and red. Applying sphere standards to these demographic data also illustrate the inadequacy of the standards to informal settlements. Click on the circles to discover the focal points in each region. The minimum sectoral data presented in these guidance notes are based on the standards and units of measurement set by the unhcr handbook for emergencies, third edition, and the sphere project humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response, 2011 edition. The sphere community sets standards for humanitarian action and promotes quality and accountability. A plan for distribution management, task allocation to various teams, flow management, recording, and security will also need to. Generally, a sector specialist covers shelter and settlement needs assessment, analysis and site planning during the first phase of an emergency response. The sphere minimum standards for shelter and settlement are a practical. These standards are documented in the sphere handbook, which we will introduce later. Today, the sphere standards are the most widely recognized humanitarian standards across the globe. Because it is not owned by any one organization, the sphere handbook enjoys broad acceptance by the humanitarian sector as a whole.
Minimum standards in shelter, settlement and nonfood items 239. Humanitarian standards in urban, postdisaster contexts. Water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion wash food security and nutrition. It is with pleasure that i present the second edition of the practical guide to the systematic use of standards and indicators in unhcr operations. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in humanitarian response, third edition 2011 p206. The sphere handbook is an internationally recognized set of common principles and universal minimum standards for humanitarian response. Sphere standards in humanitarian practice reliefweb. The results were published in a handbook in january 2000. The application of sphere standards in camp design a. Individuals and agency staff working in the sector would also benefit from learning skills of applying sphere standards in practice to inform their ongoing and emergent projects and to plan sphere. The sphere handbook standards for quality humanitarian. 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. Although there are no specific standards on vawg within the sphere standards, each standard recognizes that sexual violence programming and gender are crosscutting issues. The range of perspectives on the major themes is presented, with suggestions as to how these issues could be progressed.
Shelter interventions should be sustainable and whenever possible include. These include shelter, site planning, food items, nonfood items, and water and sanitation. The sphere handbook is the oldest initiative in the field of humanitarian standards. The sphere shelter, settlement and nonfood items standards shelter and settlement standard 1. The sphere training package 2018 edition is an essential companion not only for seasoned sphere trainers, but also for less experienced workshop leaders and even selflearners. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster response.
Standards have been developed to guide the implementation of interventions in these areas. The package is the main support tool for lecturers, learning consultants and field trainers who facilitate sphere training of. 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 application of sphere standards in camp design a simulationnotes for facilitators 1. New standards have also been developed, informed by recent practice and learning, such as wash and healthcare settings in disease outbreaks, security of tenure in shelter. The shelters provided to persons in the aftermath of a disaster must meet good quality standards in order to last for a number of years, offering persons affected a safe, secure, healthy and digni. The core humanitarian standard and the sphere core standards. Minimum standards in shelter, settlement and nonfood items. All possible steps should be taken to alleviate human suffering arising out of calamity and conflict. They are used as reference tools by humanitarian agencies, advocacy groups, governments, and donors. It is useful at this point to remind the participants that although this is a very useful tool, it is still far from perfect, and previous sphere editions and many other sources of information on emergency shelter have had a fairly strong bias towards refugee camps. Key dilemmas and challenges for those involved in the shelter sector are described, based on issues that emerged from the extensive global consultative process undertaken to inform the revision of the sphere handbook.
It comprises the humanitarian charter, the protection principles, the core humanitarian standard, and minimum humanitarian standards in four vital areas of response. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards in disaster. Esnfi cluster afghanistan technical standards 2015. Disasterready offers more than 600 free online courses from top ngos on all aspects of humanitarian relief and development. However, the sphere standards reflect the core content of the right to housing and contribute to the progressive realisation of this right globally. Two core humanitarian values guide the sphere project. The sphere handbook is sphere s flagship publication. The importance of shelter,settlementand nonfood items in disasters. This process led to the publication of the first sphere handbook in 2000. Its aim was to improve the quality of their humanitarian responses and to be accountable for their actions. The minimum standards in this chapter are not a full expression of the right to water.
Refer to entry on transit center standards for more information on these. As the shelter, settlement and nonfood item standards and actions are implemented, a vulnerability and capacity analysis should be performed as it helps to ensure that the response effort supports those who have a right to assistance in a nondiscriminatory manner and who need it most. It has been fieldtested over twenty years and regularly updated to ensure it remains fit for purpose in a changing world. These are qualitative in nature and specify the minimum levels to be. However, the sphere standards reflect the core content of the right to water and contribute to the progressive realisation of this right globally. These include, among others, the sphere project, the good humanitarian. The initial chapter on common standards sets out guidelines for programme design and implementation, which. This includes the sphere handbook to learn the humanitarian charter and minimum standards for humanitarian response. Shelter interventions should always include the provision of latrines in coordination with wash cluster and according its standards unless other jointcoordinated projects will be providing this assistance.
Sphere a global community committed to humanitarian. Standards contribute to an operational framework for accountability in disaster assistance efforts. The minimum standards in this chapter are not a full expression of the right to housing. What does not change is its rightsbased foundations. Practical guide to the systematic use of standards.
Sphere minimum standards and indicators for humanitarian. The sphere handbook is marking its 20th anniversary with the publication of this fourth edition. The right to life with dignity the sphere project or sphere was initiated in 1997 by a group of humani. It is the result of an intense yearlong mobilisation of human itarian actors around the globe and reflects two decades of experience using the standards in frontline operations, policy development and advocacy to. Sphere standards in humanitarian practice 2630 december 2019pune, india this 5day course helps to build a good understanding of the rationale, structure and content of the sphere standards, and provides clear understanding on the minimum standards, indicators and key nutrition, health and, shelter and settlements.
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. However, the sphere standards reflect the core content of the right to health and contribute to the progressive realisation of this right globally. When used well, it can lead to better programming, and as a basis for training in humanitarian shelter provision. The sphere projecthandbook20111 pdf in english sphere chap. Minimum interagency standards for protection mainstreaming.
Often a reception or transit centre is necessary for temporary accommodation at the beginning of a refugee crisis. Nationalcultural standards for shelter type of shelter. Strategic planning shelter and settlement strategies contribute to the security, safety, health and wellbeing of both displaced and nondisplaced affected populations and promote recovery and reconstruction where possible. Minimum interagency standards for protection mainstreaming published world vision, 2012. Founded in 1997, sphere is one of the earliest initiatives aiming to improve the quality and accountability of the humanitarian sector. In particular, the hap 2010 standard benchmarks and the sphere core standards already contained complementary requirements.
Site planning, shelter design and construction management lisa dubin international rescue committee. An nfi distribution team should be identified for each location and should include a distribution officer, beneficiary leaders, and volunteers. Korogocho falls well below the sphere recommended shelter standard for the population density of 45 m 2 person with 21. The sphere philosophy is based on two core beliefs.
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