Report: 10 years of Sphere in Action, enhancing the quality and accountability of humanitarian action

When it was first conceived, it was acknowledged that the Sphere Project was ‘an initial step towards effectiveness and accountability’ to those affected by calamity or armed conflict, and also to those providing resources, financial or otherwise. The Humanitarian Charter reaffirmed the primacy of the humanitarian imperative, reinforcing the right to life with dignity.

Ten years later, the Sphere Project continues to maintain these core principles, working together with other quality and accountability initiatives in the humanitarian sector.

This report aims to provide a small insight into the first ten years of the Sphere Project - with reference to some of those who 'govern' the Project as well as to a number of examples of those who 'use' the Humanitarian Charter and the Minimum Standards, citing first-hand experiences and case studies.

The report is available for download from the Sphere website.