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Application of International Minimum Humanitarian Standards

Application of International Minimum Humanitarian Standards

This training program provides a comprehensive framework to empower local organizations in understanding and applying internationally recognized minimum humanitarian standards, such as the Sphere Project, in crisis and disaster contexts. The program focuses on strengthening the institutional capacities of organizations in the Global South — that is, those operating in developing countries or resource-limited areas — to ensure humanitarian responses that are effective, context-appropriate, and globally compliant yet locally adapted.



Responsible Abdalla Mohamed
Last Update 11/26/2025
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Application of International Minimum Humanitarian Standards

About this course

By the end of the course, participants are expected to be able to:

  • Understand the legal and ethical foundations of minimum humanitarian standards, including the Humanitarian Charter, Protection Principles, and Quality & Accountability frameworks.
  • Comprehend the technical content of the Sphere standards across key sectors: WASH, Health, Shelter, and Food Security.
  •  Analyze how to adapt and apply these standards within the operational contexts of local organizations in the Global South, considering cultural, social, and institutional needs.
  •  Design an institutional action plan for their organization to integrate minimum humanitarian standards into its policies, operational plans, and procedures.
  •  Apply monitoring and evaluation tools related to these standards within organizational activities, contributing to improved intervention quality and accountability to affected communities.
  • Strengthen collaboration and partnerships among local organizations, beneficiary communities, and donors to ensure genuine adherence to standards and maximize impact.
Target Groups
  • Program coordinators and representatives of local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in developing countries or resource-limited settings.
  • Planning, quality, monitoring, and evaluation staff in local organizations.
  • Local humanitarian response teams (WASH, health, shelter, food security) in Global South contexts.
  • Institutional leaders in local organizations seeking to enhance the integration of minimum humanitarian standards into their policies and operations.
  • Local community partners, representatives of affected communities, or community bodies.
  • Governmental or non-governmental institutions in Qatar.
  • Students and individuals in Qatari institutions.


Application of International Minimum Humanitarian Standards
Application of International Minimum Humanitarian Standards
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Application of International Minimum Humanitarian Standards: https://iehad.com/humanitarian-standards/
Application of International Minimum Humanitarian Standards
About this course

By the end of the course, participants are expected to be able to:

  • Understand the legal and ethical foundations of minimum humanitarian standards, including the Humanitarian Charter, Protection Principles, and Quality & Accountability frameworks.
  • Comprehend the technical content of the Sphere standards across key sectors: WASH, Health, Shelter, and Food Security.
  •  Analyze how to adapt and apply these standards within the operational contexts of local organizations in the Global South, considering cultural, social, and institutional needs.
  •  Design an institutional action plan for their organization to integrate minimum humanitarian standards into its policies, operational plans, and procedures.
  •  Apply monitoring and evaluation tools related to these standards within organizational activities, contributing to improved intervention quality and accountability to affected communities.
  • Strengthen collaboration and partnerships among local organizations, beneficiary communities, and donors to ensure genuine adherence to standards and maximize impact.
Target Groups
  • Program coordinators and representatives of local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in developing countries or resource-limited settings.
  • Planning, quality, monitoring, and evaluation staff in local organizations.
  • Local humanitarian response teams (WASH, health, shelter, food security) in Global South contexts.
  • Institutional leaders in local organizations seeking to enhance the integration of minimum humanitarian standards into their policies and operations.
  • Local community partners, representatives of affected communities, or community bodies.
  • Governmental or non-governmental institutions in Qatar.
  • Students and individuals in Qatari institutions.