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Humanitarian practice
There are now many standards which relate to best practice for humanitarian organisations and how to most effectively deliver aid following a disaster. Aid workers and organisations need tobe aware of these standards, such as Sphere Minimum Standards in Disaster Response. Sphere Guidelines and other documents can be found here.
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Bibliography
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Essentials of Humanitarian Practice
Author(s): RedR
A selected bibliography of publications and handbooks on Humanitarian Practice.
Information
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International Development and Humanitarian Training Competency Framework
Author(s): RedR UK and Bioforce
A new tool designed to improve the standard of capacity building in the humanitarian sector. Developed by RedR UK and Bioforce, the framework is supported by Bond, ELRHA, INTRAC, Mango and People in Aid.
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International Development and Humanitarian Training Competency Framework - Version Française
Author(s): RedR UK and Bioforce
A new tool designed to improve the standard of capacity building in the humanitarian sector. Developed by RedR UK and Bioforce, the framework is supported by Bond, ELRHA, INTRAC, Mango and People in Aid.
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The Red Cross Code of Conduct
Author(s): IFRC
The Code of Conduct for The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief was developed and agreed upon by eight of the largest disaster response agencies in the world in 1994. It is being used by the International Federation to monitor its own standards of relief delivery and to encourage other agencies to set similar standards.
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The Sphere Handbook
Author(s): Sphere
What is Sphere? Introduction to the Sphere Handbook
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The Sphere Handbook - Health Services
Author(s): The Sphere project
This chapter is divided into three main sections: Health Systems and Infrastructure; Control of Communicable Diseases; and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases.
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The Sphere Handbook - Shelter and Settlement
Author(s): The Sphere project
This chapter is divided into two sections, comprising 1) Shelter and Settlement and 2) Non-Food Items: Clothing, Bedding and Household Items. Both sections provide general standards for use in any of several response scenarios, such as the return to and repair of damaged dwellings, accommodation with host families, mass shelter in existing buildings and structures, and temporary planned or self-settled camps.
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The Sphere Handbook - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion
Author(s): The Sphere project
This chapter is divided into six main sections: 1) Hygiene Promotion, 2) Water Supply, 3) Excreta Disposal, 4)Vector Control, 5) Solid Waste Management and 6) Drainage.
Publications
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Engineering in Emergencies
Author(s): Jan Davies & Robert Lambert
A practical guide for relief workers. £29.95 (free UK p&p). To purchase this book please download and complete the order form below and return to us either by fax, email or post.
Report/briefing
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Field Level Learning in Sri Lanka
Author(s): Paula Thomson
This case study considers the goals, roles, principles and approaches of the District Learning Support Offices (DLSO) operating in four districts in Sri Lanka against good practice field level learning.
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The Millennium Development Goals and the Engineering Community
Author(s): Bobby Lambert
A RedR briefing paper from May 2005 discussing the Millennium Development Goals. The MDGs can be seen as a key initiative to reduce vulnerability to disaster. The paper was prepared as part of the Institution of Civil Engineers commission on international development,'Engineers without Frontiers'.
Training material
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Needs Assessment in Emergencies course pre-reading
Author(s): Various
Needs Assessment in Emergencies Pre-reading
