CoDRRAAn international video shows how humanitarian organisations apply the Sphere standards in different countries.
The Sphere standards give responders a shared way to discuss the minimum conditions needed to protect people's rights and dignity during a crisis. The video Sphere Champions Leading Local Change with Global Standards brings together practitioners who describe what that means in their own settings.
The examples show how organisations, including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, use the standards to inform work on the ground. Applying the standards involves examining local conditions and working with affected communities.
For Japan, the experience of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake makes this relevant to preparedness for future large earthquakes. When a disaster exceeds what domestic responders can handle alone, familiarity with Sphere can help local and international organisations discuss priorities and coordinate their response.