Sphere Standards

Kicking off #HNPW with impact! 🚀 Our first session on contextualising #Sphere brought together 130 humanitarian practitioners from across the globe! 🌍✨ A huge thank you to our incredible speakers and panellists – Avianto Amri, Mamdouh TELLO, MA, Mohammad Shazed, Aya Yagan, Nabil Kumaim, PhD, and Caroline G. – for leading a dynamic discussion on adapting humanitarian standards to diverse contexts. And this is just the beginning! More thought-provoking sessions are lined up throughout the week. Want to be part of the conversation? Register now through the Sphere calendar (link in the comments) or scan the QR codes in the event calendar below. #HNPW #HumanitarianStandards #Sphere

How can we make humanitarian data more accessible, coordinated, and impactful? At HNPW 2025, Sphere’s Head of Digital & Communications, Tristan R Hale, joins a panel, at iMMAP Inc.’s session on "Advancing Humanitarian Data Standards: Enhancing Coordination and Impact" to discuss humanitarian data standards and their role in improving emergency response. He’ll share insights on: ➡️ Sphere’s experience in developing and sharing standards, including through the Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP). ➡️ The importance of contextualisation and real-world case studies. ➡️ How emerging tech and open formats like XML can improve access and uptake. 📅 Don’t miss out – For more details visit the link in the comments! Photo credit: iMMAP Inc. #HumanitarianData #SphereStandards #DataForImpact

#Sphere doesn’t work alone – our strength comes from the organisations, networks, and communities that put humanitarian standards into action every day. From NGOs and INGOs to disaster response networks, governments, academia and the private sector, we work side by side to create lasting change and ensure aid reaches people #swiftly, #effectively, and with #dignity. Every connection strengthens our impact. Join the movement shaping humanitarian response. Learn more about Sphere's impact - link in the comments. #HumanitarianStandardsSaveLives #DignifiedAid #StrongPartnerships

Operationalising the Sphere Handbook – World Tour @ #HNPW2025 🌍 Wherever you are in the world, join Sphere for a practical session on applying the handbook in diverse contexts. Experienced Sphere practitioners will share how they contextualise humanitarian standards to their countries and settings, offering step-by-step guidance, real-world insights, and practical advice. 🎤 Speakers: 🔹 Aya Yagan – Technical Director, NSDation 🔹 Nabil Kumaim, PhD – Director, Partnerships and Fundraising, YFCA 🔹 Avianto Amri – CEO, PREDIKT 🔹 Mohammad Shazed – Advisor: Humanitarian Affairs 🔹 Caroline G. – Consultant, Antei Global 🔹 Mamdouh TELLO, MA – International Development & Humanitarian Expert 📅 Remote session at HNPW 2025 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gGzKj76U #SphereAtHNPW #SphereStandards #HumanitarianStandards #SphereHandbook #Contextualisation

🚨  Survey: We Need Your Insights! 🚨 As the rapid withdrawal of humanitarian funding is felt worldwide, we would love to hear from fellow humanitarians on how these cuts are impacting quality and accountability in your organisation. Please take a moment to complete this short survey and share your real-world experiences. Your feedback will guide our understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector, and help the CHS Alliance and Sphere Standards target support to our members and beyond. ⏳ Survey Deadline: March 28  (French, Spanish, and Arabic versions also available)  💬 We must ensure that the commitments to communities affected by crises continue to drive decisions. Your voice matters. 👉 Take part now https://bit.ly/QASurvy #HumanitarianAction #FundingCuts #AidDecisions  #CHSAlliance #Sphere #HumanitarianChallenges

🔊 Five free online Sphere sessions – don’t miss out! Join the global #Sphere community from 19 to 27 March for interactive briefings on today’s key humanitarian challenges. Share insights, explore practical solutions, and strengthen the use of standards in crisis response. 📅 Register now and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/giVa_wes #HNPW #SphereStandards #HumanitarianAction

🌍 #LocalAction, #GlobalStandards 🌍 Humanitarian crises demand solutions rooted in local realities – but how do we ensure quality and accountability? Sphere champions worldwide are leading change by adapting global standards to their unique contexts. 🔸 What does localising Sphere look like? 🔸 What challenges arise, and how are they overcome? 🔸 How is Sphere shaping humanitarian response globally? A huge thank you to Fraternity – International Humanitarian Missions (FIHM) for bringing these stories to life through their incredible work on this video. Watch this glimpse of our latest video and see how Sphere is making an impact worldwide. 🎥✨ 📺 Full video here: https://lnkd.in/eNMD7U_f #SphereStandards #Localisation #HumanitarianAction #GlobalImpact

A year ago, a vision took shape: to bring humanitarian standards closer to those who need them most. Today, thanks to the incredible partnership with the Türk Kızılay and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, that vision is a reality. 💙 “Before the training, Sphere was just a handbook to me. Now, it’s a guide I turn to in every response.” – A humanitarian worker in Türkiye. Through the Sphere Türkiye Project, frontline responders gained the tools to protect lives with dignity: 👥 181 responders trained—from TRCS volunteers to local government officers. 🎓 34 new trainers now ready to pass on their knowledge. 🌍 The Global Focal Points Forum in Antalya brought together humanitarians from 39 countries, sharing experiences and shaping the future of humanitarian aid. 📚 Sphere’s e-learning course is now in Turkish, making it accessible to even more responders. This wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership of Alper Kucuk, Ece Ceren Doğar, and Jessie Thomson and the tireless efforts of Aslı Marasli, who made every detail count. Humanitarian work is about people – those we serve and those who serve. And this partnership proved that when we work together, we create lasting change. 💪 🔗 Read the full blog post @ https://lnkd.in/e-hH8_Sz #SphereTürkiye #HumanitarianImpact #PeopleHelpingPeople #LocalisationInAction #TRCS #IFRC

#IWD2025 | Celebrating women driving change Across continents and crises, the women of #Sphere stand strong. They #lead. They #advocate. They #champion dignity for crisis-affected communities—because assistance should never compromise rights, safety, or humanity. From policy rooms to the frontlines, they have dedicated their lives to ensuring that humanitarian action is not just about aid but about accountability, respect, and justice. To the fearless women raising their voices for dignified assistance—today and every day, we celebrate #you. 💜 #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress #DignityInAction #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Sphere’s Regional Partner Asia, Community World Service Asia & ACT Church of Sweden host a virtual series on the impact of funding cuts in humanitarian aid. 🗓️ March 17 | 20 | 26 | 📍 Online 🎙️ Moderated by Uma Narayanan Register now: https://lnkd.in/eFY-4nU9 #QualityAndAccountability #HumanitarianAid #SphereStandards