Sphere in Humanitarian Practice

A four-day RedR India training module that prepares humanitarian personnel as well as development professionals to enhance their capacities with regard to the technical standards with the concepts, philosophies, contexts and the legal frameworks that constitute Sphere. The training would also deal with the practicalities of implementing Sphere in humanitarian response.

Aim of the training

To improve the effectiveness of a specialist and non-specialist in emergency response.

Course Objectives and Outline

By the end of the course, participants will able to: Explain the philosophy and approach of the Sphere Project Appreciate the value and significance of Sphere Project Identify the sections in the handbook Understand and describe the relationship between Sphere, Humanitarian Charter and Rights Based Approach Identify the difference between (Sphere) Minimum Standards, Key Indicators, Key Actions and Guidance Notes Describe how to use the Handbook in the realm of humanitarian action Know the Common Standards and explain their linkages with technical interventions at all stages of project cycle. Learn to apply Sphere in assessments, planning, monitoring and evaluations, of humanitarian response programme Use the Standards and indicators (from each technical chapter) for an effective humanitarian Response Address the practical difficulties in implementing Sphere

Dates & Venue

1st to 4th February, 2012 Dhaka, Bangladesh

RedR India Facilitating Humanitarianism

Expected Participants
This course is open to GO, INGOs, UN, Red Cross, NGOs, development and emergency personnel who have experience of coordinating, implementing humanitarian relief, rehabilitation and development work or are likely to be involved in disaster response initiatives.

Course Fees
Type: Residential Training This cost is fully-inclusive of all accommodation, food, training and training material from the evening of the first date advertised to the evening of the last date advertised. Organisational rate (Sponsored Candidates) INR 22,000 or USD 440 Individual rate (Non-Sponsored) INR 17,500 or USD 350

How to Apply?
Please fill out the attached Registration Form and send it to training@redrindia.org. On confirmation of availability of seat please forward your course fees to RedR India. For more details on course fees etc., please refer the Registration Form.

For more information about the training and/or RedR India, please visit: www.redr.org.in RedR India "Samrudhi", Bungalow No.1, A Wing, AJ Classics Condominium, Survey No.2/3A, Hingne, Karve Nagar, Pune 411052, Maharashtra, India Phone: +91-20-25474430, +91-20-32912532 You can also write to us at: info@redrindia.org

RedR India Facilitating Humanitarianism