A Sphere Standards training, organized by HFI (support by USAID-HFI STEADY Project) from December 2 to 5, 2024, successfully enhanced the capacity of HFI members to provide high-quality emergency response.

Sphere Standards are a globally agreed set of principles and minimum standards for effective and accountable emergency response. These standards cover various aspects of humanitarian aid, such as food security, water and sanitation, shelter, and health.

The training was attended by 23 participants (7 women and 16 men) from five HFI Hubs. This training aimed to address the urgent need for members to effectively understand and implement the HFI Joint Protocol, integrating the Sphere Standards.

This initiative was launched to enhance the Hubs’ understanding of Sphere Standards in implementing the HFI Joint Protocol with an inclusive approach. The goal is to disseminate knowledge of Sphere Standards, integrate theory and practice, and build the capacity of HFI members in five regions.

The training was facilitated by Mr. Syahri Ramadhan and other Sphere-certified HFI members (MDMC, LPBI NU, Rumah Zakat, and YCWS, listed on https://www.spherestandards.org/training/tr-info/). The training focused on the practical application of Sphere Standards in local emergency situations.

The training participants came from the HFI Hub network, including members of the Indonesian Women with Disabilities Association (HWDI) who are part of the Jakarta Hub network; a female religious leader who is also part of the HFI NTT Hub network; and local partner institutions of HFI members in regions that are part of the Hub networks in North Sumatra, West Kalimantan, and South Sulawesi.

This training is expected to increase participants’ understanding of humanitarian principles and Sphere Standards, equipping them with practical skills to respond to crises. By developing internal facilitators and aligning them with the HFI Joint Protocol guidelines for emergencies, HFI has laid a strong foundation for the widespread implementation of Sphere Standards across Indonesia, adapted to local contexts.