Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response (2004 Edition)

The Sphere Project is a programme of the Steering Committee for Humanitarian
Response (SCHR) and InterAction with VOICE and ICVA. The project was
launched in 1997 to develop a set of universal minimum standards in core areas
of humanitarian assistance. The aim of the project is to improve the quality of
assistance provided to people affected by disasters, and to enhance the
accountability of the humanitarian system in disaster response. The
Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response are the
product of the collective experience of many people and agencies.