This month, Sphere met Sajilu Kamwendo, Director of Preparedness and Standards at World Vision International. He reflected on how standards are used by his organisation.

Sphere has recently updated its Interactive Handbook, making it quicker and easier to browse and access its content.

Throughout March 2019, Sphere and its partners continued the roll-out of the new Sphere Handbook, with events scheduled across four continents.

In the four months which followed the launch of the Sphere Handbook, this publication has been introduced to the humanitarian community through multiple local events.

Sphere Handbook users curious to know more about the content of the 2018 edition now have access to a wide range of in-depth information.

Following the launch of the Sphere Handbook in November, Sphere's partners are already at work translating the Handbook into their own languages.

As Sphere reached the milestone of its second decade of existence, the humanitarian community got together to celebrate the new edition of its flagship publication – the 2018 Sphere Handbook.

The Sphere Handbook is the oldest initiative in the field of humanitarian standards.

The Ecuadorian government reaffirmed the Sphere standards' role as the foundation of the country's risk management structures as it unveiled its recently updated National Disaster Response Plan.

The Sphere Executive Board welcomed a humanitarian standards initiative focusing on older people and people with disabilities as the newest member of the Humanitarian Standard Partnership.

Following an intense year of drafting, consultation and review, the fourth edition of the Sphere Handbook is approaching the final stages of production.

The CPMS are being revised and updated.

A second draft of the revised Sphere Handbook will be ready for feedback in October.

Six humanitarian standards bearers announce the launch of a joint mobile application

New video from the LEGS Project

The Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action are being updated this year. The second edition will be available in 2018.

Child Protection in Humanitarian Action Global Meeting 2017: Kampala, Uganda, 11-12 September.

CaLP has teamed up with the Humanitarian Leadership Academy to develop a new Cash Learning Hub on the Academy's new learning platform Kaya

The International Rescue Committee and Cash Learning Partnership are excited to announce the launch of their Markets e-learning courses, now available in English, French and Arabic

Did you miss our Global Cash Forum? Read the full report to learn more about the latest discussions around cash transfer programming.

Gustavo Payan shares his experience with Conflict Sensitive Education in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Journal on Education in Emergencies, Volume 3, Number 1. In this special issue, we focus on education and peacebuilding.

The revision of the Sphere Handbook has reached its first milestone as the public consultation phase begins today. The first draft of the Sphere revised standards is now available for review.

The “Ten Things You Should Know About LEGS” video is up on YouTube for you to watch and share.

The revision of the Sphere Handbook is picking up steam and Draft 1 of the new standards is about to be released. Get ready for some serious reading and feedback to share your experience.