HSPapp 2.0.9.1233

The Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSPapp) caters to field practitioners involved in delivering humanitarian aid during disaster or conflict scenarios. It offers access to critical components such as the Humanitarian Charter, Protection Principles, Core Humanitarian Standard, and standards related to essential response areas:

• Water supply, hygiene, and sanitation
• Shelter and non-food items
• Food security and nutrition
• Health action
• Child protection
• Education
• Livestock management
• Market analysis
• Economic recovery

All the content is accessible in English, with selected standards also available in French and Spanish, and more languages anticipated in the future. The HSPapp functions both online and offline and comes at no cost.

The HSPapp is a collaborative effort of the Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP), consortium members include:

• Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action (The Alliance)
• Cash Learning Partnership (CaLP)
• Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
• Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) Project
• Small Enterprise Education and Promotion (SEEP) Network
• Sphere

Built on humanitarian principles and human rights, humanitarian standards empower practitioners in translating principles into tangible actions. They define the support and safeguarding that populations facing crises deserve while upholding their fundamental right to a dignified life. These standards have been shaped by numerous global experts, stemming from concrete evidence, practical experience, and continuous learning, making them some of the most esteemed benchmarks for accountability within humanitarian work.

The Humanitarian Standards Partnership encompasses:

• Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action Website
• Cash Learning Partnership Website
• Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies Handbook
• Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards Project Website
• Small Enterprise Education and Promotion Network Website
• Sphere Website