Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS)

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  Introduction

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  The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS) sets out Nine Commitments that organisations and individuals involved in humanitarian response can use to improve the quality and effectiveness of the assistance they provide. The 

  CHS places communities and people affected by crisis at the centre of humanitarian action. As a core standard, the CHS describes the essential elements of principled, accountable and high-quality humanitarian aid. It is a voluntary and measurable standard. The CHS is the result of a global consultation process. It draws together key elements of existing humanitarian standards and commitments. 

  
  
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  courses

  
  

      CHS ALLIANCE

  
  

  Free core humanitarian certification

  

  
  

  
  

  Core Humanitarian Essentials

  
  

  

  
  

  Core Humanitarian Standard Test

  
  

  A course on how to improve the quality, accountability, and effectiveness of humanitarian responses through CHS.

  Study the CHS Essentials, a 6-hour course. 
  

  Take your CHS certification test

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  SPHERE STANDARDS
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  A self-led online course from TEARFUND on how the local church can put the four humanitarian principles into practice during a disaster response
  

  Learn how to promote Sphere Standards within your humanitarian work, benefitting the people affected by crisis and disaster that you serve. 

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    CHS Training of Trainers
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  Videos

      
  

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  Resources

  • Select activity NEW ! Core Humanitarian Standard 2024

    

    NEW ! Core Humanitarian Standard 2024 File

    
  • Select activity 2 days CHS Training - Handbook and presentation

    

    2 days CHS Training - Handbook and presentation URL

    
  • Select activity Half-day CHS Training - Handbook and presentation

    

    Half-day CHS Training - Handbook and presentation URL

    
  • Select activity Presentation on Accountability toward individuals and the CHS

    

    Presentation on Accountability toward individuals and the CHS URL

    
  • Select activity CHS Managing Complaints Package

    

    CHS Managing Complaints Package URL

    
  • Select activity Whistleblowing - How to create a safe speak-up culture

    

    Whistleblowing - How to create a safe speak-up culture URL

    
  • Select activity E-Learning course: On how to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in your organization's work

    

    E-Learning course: On how to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in your organization's work URL

    
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