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📚 FREE Sphere Handbook Giveaway — Arabic & Spanish versions!

We are offering Sphere Handbook 2018 editions in Arabic and Spanish free of charge while stocks last.

Recipients only need to cover handling and postage costs (from Southampton, England). These copies are offered free for individual or organisational use. They are not intended for resale.

If you are interested in receiving copies, please contact:
📩 [email protected]
Please include:
• Language requested
• Number of copies needed
• Organisation (if applicable)
• Delivery location

This is a limited-time destocking initiative, so requests will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

You can also continue to order English bulk packs and print-on-demand single copies in multiple languages from our publisher (link in comments)

We often think of in humanitarian work in terms of programmes and processes.

But what about ?

How do we make sure that the way we communicate reflects the same standards we expect in humanitarian action?

This was the focus of a recent learning session facilitated by Sphere, led by Communications Manager, Zunaira Shams, bringing together 25 participants from different regions.

Rather than focusing on outputs or reporting, the discussion explored how accountability can be made more visible in everyday communications practice – through the questions we ask before we share information, images, or updates.

The carousel highlights some of the key questions explored in the session, offering a simple framework for reflection on how communications can better reflect , , , and .

A small shift in how we think about communications can change how our work is understood.

To learn more about the session or explore similar learning opportunities, connect with Zunaira Shams.

Behind strong humanitarian collaboration are the people helping connect ideas and action — and we are excited to welcome one of them to Sphere!

Susanna Davies joined Sphere in May 2026 as Humanitarian Standards Partnership Coordinator.

Bringing 17 years of humanitarian experience, Susanna has worked extensively on humanitarian standards, protection, localisation, and partnership practice. She is particularly passionate about helping organisations collaborate more effectively and translate learning into action.

Before joining Sphere, Susanna co-led global work on the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, supporting inter-agency learning, advocacy, and collaboration across the child protection sector. She has also worked with organisations including Save the Children International, UNHCR, UNICEF, and the International Rescue Committee across contexts such as South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Lebanon, Iraq, Türkiye, Jordan, Chad, Malawi, and Zambia.

At Sphere, Susanna supports coordination across the Humanitarian Standards Partnership (HSP), helping strengthen collaboration between partners and shape shared strategies and priorities for collective action.

Alongside her role at Sphere, Susanna also serves as Head of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at JRNY Consulting. She holds a Master of Science in International Social Work and Administration from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from The George Washington University.

A warm welcome to Susanna as she joins Sphere’s growing team.

Experience from across West and Central Africa is now part of the Sphere team!

We are happy to welcome Hassane Koubere as Sphere’s new Training & Events Coordinator.

With years of experience in humanitarian action, facilitation and capacity strengthening, Hassane has worked across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad supporting organisations and communities in applying quality and accountability standards.

His journey has taken him from coordinating regional operations for the Burkina Faso Red Cross to leading programmes in child protection, education, and community resilience with organisations including the Danish Refugee Council, Save the Children, and Plan International.

At Sphere, Hassane coordinates training and events to bring humanitarian practitioners together to exchange ideas and strengthen practice.

Alongside his field and leadership experience, Hassane is also a recognised trainer with Bioforce, Sphere, CHS Alliance, and the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN). He holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Action from the Kalu Institute.

When he’s not coordinating training or supporting humanitarian learning, you will likely find him on a volleyball court, out jogging or exploring books and audiobooks on mindset and motivation.

We are thrilled to have Hassane bringing his expertise, and experience to Sphere!

Storytelling that brings ideas and impact together — now with a new voice in the team!

We warmly welcome Dur E Nayab, who joined Sphere as Communications Associate in 2026. She will be supporting communications across Sphere and Community World Service Asia in her role.

With a passion for strategic communications and digital storytelling, Dure supports the development of content and communications that help strengthen Sphere’s global presence and engagement.

Before joining Sphere, Dure has experience in content creation, stakeholder engagement and digital communications. Her work reflects a strong interest in creating accessible, people-centred communications that connect global audiences.

Based in Karachi, Dure holds a degree in Applied Linguistics and is particularly interested in visual storytelling and humanitarian work.

Beyond storytelling and social media, she enjoys three things equally: discovering good coffee, relaxing by the beach and unapologetically enjoying a good nap.

Please join us in welcoming Dur E Nayab to Sphere!