Sphere a global community committed to humanitarian. 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. It is useful at this point to remind the participants that although this is a very useful tool, it is still far from perfect. It is useful at this point to remind the participants that although this is. The sphere minimum standards for food security and nutrition are a. In 2017, the sphere project became independent as and is now the sphere association.
Minimum standards in food security and nutrition sphere. Two core humanitarian values guide the sphere project. The fundamental similarity in approach between the chs and the sphere core standards is not a coincidence, as the latter were already developed with a view to promoting coherence with other existing humanitarian standards. Spheres flagship publication is the sphere handbook. Community management of acute malnutrition cmam is the globally endorsed approach for treatment of. 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, now known as sphere, was created in 1997 by a group of humanitarian nongovernmental organisations and. The sphere handbook is sphere s flagship publication.
The results were published in a handbook in january 2000. Sam management protocol available this time brought the approach from facilitybased to communitybased by outpatient therapeutic program otp. The sphere handbook, a cornerstone of humanitarian practice, recently underwent a major revision aiming to specifically address urban crises, which have challenged the humanitarian system sitko 2017. World vision wv health and nutrition sector, and it contributes directly to the cwb aspiration of children. It has been fieldtested over twenty years and regularly updated to ensure it remains fit for purpose in a changing world. The sphere handbook food security and nutrition network. The sphere handbook is marking its 20th anniversary with the publication of this fourth edition.
The food and nutrition handbook is a valuable resource, easy to read and a great reference tool while in the field. 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 uphold. Proposed recommended nutrient densities for moderately. Cmam reporting standards presented in this paper have been developed to meet latest sphere standards. Humanitarian charter and minimum standards the minimum standards in this chapter are not a full expression of the right to housing. Sphere handbook 2018 center for humanitarian health. 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. This includes the sphere handbook to learn the humanitarian charter and minimum standards for humanitarian response.
The sphere standards are the most commonly used and most widely known set of humanitarian standards. While it should be noted that food security was not included in the hher, 6 of the included. New sphere standards for food security, nutrition and food aid. The sphere handbook is spheres flagship publication. Communitybased management of acute malnutrition cmam is a.
In particular, the hap 2010 standard benchmarks and the sphere core standards already contained complementary requirements. Click on the circles to discover the focal points in each region. The core humanitarian standard and the sphere core standards. The minimum standards for food security and nutrition are a practical expression of the shared beliefs and commitments of humanitarian agencies and the common principles, rights and duties governing humanitarian action set out in. For instance, where nutritional standards have not been met, the urgency to. This study seeks to determine whether optima conforms to sphere standards recovery rate 75 %. However, the sphere standards reflect the core content of the right to housing and contribute to the progressive realisation of this right globally. It comprises the humanitarian charter, the protection principles, the core humanitarian standard, and minimum humanitarian standards in four vital areas of response.
In relation to the food security, nutrition and food aid standards, it was agreed by participants in the revision. Sphere standards in humanitarian practice reliefweb. The minimum standards cover four primary lifesaving areas of humanitarian aid. All possible steps should be taken to alleviate human suffering arising out of calamity and conflict. Treatment outcomes of severe acute malnutrition in. The handbook offers what it claims are universal minimum standards in five sectors that dominate humanitarian relief efforts water and sanitation, food aid, nutrition, health services, and. Disasterready offers more than 600 free online courses from top ngos on all aspects of humanitarian relief and development. The importance of shelter,settlementand nonfood items in disasters. Derivation of nutrient requirements for disasteraffected. Sphere standards in humanitarian practice 2630 december 2019pune, india this 5day course helps to build a good. The standards are grounded in the beliefs, principles, duties and rights declared in the humanitarian charter.
This session, like the other sphere and sessions, is intended to make participants open, read, understand, and work with the sphere standards, actions, indicators and guidance notes for this chapter. Nutrition education provides students with the knowledge to develop good eating and exercise habits, and the skills they need to make the right choices in the future. English manual and guideline on world about coordination, disaster management, aged persons, children and more. The food security and nutrition chapter of the sphere handbook contains 18 minimum standards and 63 indicators. Wisconsins model academic standards for nutrition education v foreword wellnourished children are ready to learn. A word of gratitude must, therefore, be given to all those who have made this. Children in third world countries suffer from severe acute malnutrition sam in an extent of public health important. 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. Sorry, you need the flash player to view these lessons. Essential practice competencies for the commission on dietetic registrations credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners 4 the commission on dietetic registration has developed the essential practice competencies for cdr credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners to provide overarching validated standards for two credentials, the registered.
These include, among others, the sphere project, the good humanitarian. The most recent revision of the sphere minimum standards was initiated in 200910. 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. Proposed recommended nutrient densities for moderately malnourished children. 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 standards mentioned in these guidelines meet the set of minimum standards in disaster response as mentioned in the sphere project 4. Wfp stress that this document complements but does not replace other key material e. Trainingworkshop from redr india in programproject management about food and nutrition. The sphere handbook is the oldest initiative in the field of humanitarian standards. New sphere standards for food security, nutrition and food. The new wisconsin promise calls for a comprehensive approach. Sphere food security and nutrition standards unicef.
However, the sphere standards reflect the core content of the right to health and contribute to the progressive realisation of this right globally. The sphere handbook presents a principled approach to quality and accountability in humanitarian response. This process led to the publication of the first sphere handbook in 2000. However, the sphere standards reflect the core content of the right to water and contribute to the progressive realisation of this right globally. Everyone has the right to be free from hunger and to have adequate food.
Taken together, the humanitarian charter and the minimum standards contribute to an operational framework for accountability in disaster assistance efforts. Smart methodology manual, standardised expanded nutrition. 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. This section provides guidance on all aspects of managing and delivering the emergency operation, including good practices for sector responses organised by operational context urban, rural, camp, selected emergency standards and indicators, as well as unhcrs processes and rules for programme, supply, administration, finance, human. The package is the main support tool for lecturers, learning consultants and field trainers who facilitate sphere training of any kind. An article in disasters examines the recent revision of the sphere minimum standards in disaster response relating to food security, nutrition and food aid. The minimum standards in this chapter are not a full expression of the right to health. The minimum standards in this chapter are not a full expression of the right to water. Examination of these standards and indicators must be.
But, little was known about the treatment outcomes of the program in ethiopia. The sphere community sets standards for humanitarian action and promotes quality and accountability. 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 sphere minimum standards for food security and nutrition are a practical expression of the right to adequate food in humanitarian contexts. Sphere project, standards, protection, principles, nutrition, food security. Water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion wash food security and nutrition shelter and settlement health. The revision pro cess for the food chapter minimum standards for food security and nutrition involved a wide consultation. Water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion wash food security and nutrition. This training course aims to enhance the participants capacity to. Although there are no specific standards on vawg within the sphere standards, each standard recognizes that sexual violence programming and gender are crosscutting issues.
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