Course: Technical Primer - Health (26004)

In humanitarian crises, good intentions are not enough. We need to act ethically, effectively, and in line with international standards.

This interactive two-day workshop introduces essential frameworks, practical tools, and ethical principles that guide humanitarian action around the world. Together, we explore how global standards — such as those in the Sphere Handbook (2018) — can improve decisions and outcomes for people affected by crises.

Note: This course is independently developed by Vector Volunteer Services. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sphere. Sphere content is used under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License.

By the end of the course, we will:

• Understand core humanitarian principles like dignity, accountability, and impartiality
• Explore the structure and purpose of Sphere and CHS standards
• Apply protection principles and assessment tools to guide ethical decisions
• Practice technical response in WASH or food security scenarios
• Reflect on our role in crisis response — locally and globally

This is a practice-based course with real-world examples and peer learning.

Ideal for anyone who wants to understand how humanitarian response works in practice:

• Students exploring careers in crisis response
• Mid-career professionals seeking meaningful engagement
• Community volunteers, educators, and team leads
• Anyone preparing to support affected communities, near or far

No prior experience needed. Bring curiosity and a willingness to learn.

At Vector Volunteer Services, we build capacity for principled humanitarian action. Our facilitators bring real-world field experience, and our sessions are grounded in practice, not just theory.

We use globally recognised tools like the Sphere Standards to build understanding — not bureaucracy.

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Limited spaces available. Early and group discounts apply.

Licensing notice

This course references concepts from the Sphere Handbook (2018) and Sphere Training Package (2018), used under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License. More at handbook.spherestandards.org

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Host or Publisher Vector Volunteer Services Ltd