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Description
CWSA has been a Sphere Regional Partner in Asia since 2011 in recognition of its consistent promotion of quality and accountability approaches across the Asia region. The overarching objective of this partnership is to support and build on the valuable Quality and Accountability capacity-building already undertaken by CWSA. It focuses on increasing local ownership, contextual adaptation and application of Sphere together with other Quality and Accountability initiatives, in particular the Humanitarian Standards Partnership.
The countries falling under this MoU are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Maldives and Vietnam. It is understood that CWSA will maintain and establish privileged relationships with countries in which they have a presence themselves or through ADRRN or ACT Alliance members.
Workplan
Memorandum of Understanding 2021-2023
Workplan might be outdated.
Events & Training
Jun
04
Training on Sphere Minimum Standards, 4-6 June 2024, Karachi, Pakistan
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Agha Khan Agency for Habitat
June 4, 2024 - June 6, 2024 
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
June 4, 2024 - June 6, 2024
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM 
Face-to-Face, Workshop A 3 day training on Sphere Minimum Standard with Agha Khan Agency fo Habitat team in Karachi.
Find out moreFeb
21
Sphere in Practice- Integrating Sphere Technical Standards in Project Cycle Management, Umerkot, Pakistan, 21-23 February 2024
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
February 21, 2024 - February 23, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
February 21, 2024 - February 23, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Workshop This 3-day workshop aimed to strengthen knowledge on the Sphere Minimum Standards and its approach to support the participants learn...
Find out moreSep
28
CONTEXTUALISING SAFEGUARDING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION, Bangkok, 28 Sept-3 Oct 2023
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
28 September 2023 - 3 October 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
28 September 2023 - 3 October 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Workshop A 5 Day Workshop on learning how to operationalise and implement safeguarding, while keeping community engagement and communication at the...
Find out moreSep
28
A SPHERE TRAINING OF TRAINERS, Bangkok, Thailand, 28 Sep – 3 Oct 2023
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Sphere
28 September 2023 - 3 October 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
28 September 2023 - 3 October 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Training of Trainers (ToT) This Sphere Training of Trainers (ToT) aims to develop humanitarian professionals’ skills in training, promoting and applying Sphere Minimum Humanitarian...
Find out moreDec
04
Sphere Regional Focal Point Forum, Bangkok, 4-9 December 2022
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
4 December 2022 - 9 December 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4 December 2022 - 9 December 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face, 
As both a Sphere regional partner and country focal point, CWSA hosted a regional Sphere Focal Point Forum for Asia...
Find out moreDec
04
Regional Training on Quality, Accountability & Safeguarding, 4-9 Dec 2022, Bangkok
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
4 December 2022 - 9 December 2022
4 December 2022 - 9 December 2022
Face-to-Face, Workshop Uphold Commitments and Standards on Quality, Accountability to Affected Populations and Safeguarding, covering all forms of misconduct (including Protection from...
Find out moreAug
09
Using Sphere Standards in Project Cycle Management
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
9 August 2022 - 11 August 2022
9 August 2022 - 11 August 2022
Face-to-Face, Training and Learning Events, Workshop When: August 9-11, 2022 Where: Kabul, Afghanistan Language: English If you wish to participate, please register here The impact humanitarian...
Find out moreJun
01
Asia Focal Points Quartely Meeting
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, CHS Alliance
1 June 2022
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
1 June 2022
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 
Online, Handbook Revision Consultation, Presentation The CHS Revision process has been officially launched in May and will capture what's well, what needs to be changed,...
Find out moreFeb
03
Upholding Humanitarian Standards: Applying Quality and Accountability Standards through the Project Life, 3 Feb 2022, online, Pakistan
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
3 February 2022
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3 February 2022
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Online, Workshop, What's New? (WiN) The second session of this Learning Journey on Quality, Accountability and Safeguarding, facilitated by Sylvie Robert, included a panel discussion...
Find out moreNov
24
Sphere Focal Points Quarterly meeting, 24 November 2021, online, Pakistan
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
24 November 2021
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
24 November 2021
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Online, Network meeting, Presentation Sphere Focal Points in Asia meeting to discuss new learnings and collaborative opportunities to implement the new Sphere strategy and...
Find out moreSep
03
First Virtual Sphere Focal Points Asia Meeting, online, Pakistan, 3 September 2021
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
3 September 2021
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
3 September 2021
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Online, Network meeting An informal consultative meeting hosted by Community World Service Asia was held online amongst the Sphere Country Focal Points in...
Find out moreDec
02
How to Make Complaint Response Mechanism Participatory and Responsive, 2 Dec 2020
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network
, International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA)
, UNOCHA
2 December 2020
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2 December 2020
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Online, Workshop Nov
30
Coordination and Representation – Who is making the decisions? Online, 30 Nov 2020
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Alliance for Empowering Partnership
30 November 2020
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
30 November 2020
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Online, Workshop The World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in 2016 brought significant attention to Localization. The Grand Bargain confirmed a commitment from the...
Find out moreAug
27
Leaving no one behind: Inclusion in COVID-19 responses in South Asia
by
Sphere
, Sphere Community Bangladesh
, Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)
, Sphere India
27 August 2020
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
27 August 2020
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Online, Presentation This webinar will explore how community members in South Asia are leading inclusive responses against COVID-19 while making sure that no one is left behind.
Find out moreJun
02
Localisation during COVID-19
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
2 June 2020
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2 June 2020
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online, When: June 2, 2020 What time: 2:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) Where: ZOOM – Link to be shared Language: English How long: 90 minutes...
Find out moreApr
09
Quality & Accountability standards in COVID-19 response
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
9 April 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
9 April 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 
, Presentation We all are facing difficult times due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The COVID 19 presents unique challenges in relation...
Find out moreDec
20
Sphere Handbook Launch – Hyderabad, Pakistan
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
20 December 2018
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
20 December 2018
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreDec
18
Sphere Handbook Launch – Islamabad, Pakistan
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
18 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
18 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreDec
14
Sphere Handbook Launch – Peshawar, Pakistan
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
14 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
14 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreDec
13
Sphere Handbook Launch – Umerkot, Pakistan (#2)
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
13 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
13 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreDec
12
Sphere Handbook Launch – Umerkot, Pakistan (#1)
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
12 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreDec
11
Sphere Handbook Launch – Bangkok, Thailand
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
11 December 2018
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
11 December 2018
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
This launch event forms part of the Asia-Pacific Regional NGO Partnerships Week which includes seminars, forums, panel discussions, workshops, AGMs...
Find out moreNov
19
Sphere Handbook Launch – Kabul, Afghanistan
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Agency Coordinating Body For Afghan Relief (ACBAR)
19 November 2018
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
19 November 2018
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief & Development (ACBAR) & Community World Service Asia (CWSA) are hosting a national level...
Find out moreNov
15
Sphere Handbook Launch – Lahore, Pakistan
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
15 November 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
15 November 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreResources
-
Certification system fit for the future652.98 KB pdfThis discussion paper has been developed to assist in exploring different options and contribute to making the humanitarian certification process fit for the future. It sets out some of the challenges from the lessons learned from the existing standard and certification process and suggests options for alternative processes for consideration for the future.
-
Is the Core Humanitarian Standard fit for the future?English 1.33 MB pdf 2022The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability(CHS) emerged in 2014 from an extensive consultation process. It contains excellent guidance, further detailed in its 2015 Guidance Notes and Indicators. The CHS is currently under revision. This paper seeks to contribute to that revision.
Description
CWSA has been a Sphere Regional Partner in Asia since 2011 in recognition of its consistent promotion of quality and accountability approaches across the Asia region. The overarching objective of this partnership is to support and build on the valuable Quality and Accountability capacity-building already undertaken by CWSA. It focuses on increasing local ownership, contextual adaptation and application of Sphere together with other Quality and Accountability initiatives, in particular the Humanitarian Standards Partnership.
The countries falling under this MoU are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Maldives and Vietnam. It is understood that CWSA will maintain and establish privileged relationships with countries in which they have a presence themselves or through ADRRN or ACT Alliance members.
Workplan
Memorandum of Understanding 2021-2023
Workplan might be outdated.
Events & Training
Jun
04
Training on Sphere Minimum Standards, 4-6 June 2024, Karachi, Pakistan
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Agha Khan Agency for Habitat
June 4, 2024 - June 6, 2024
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
June 4, 2024 - June 6, 2024
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Workshop A 3 day training on Sphere Minimum Standard with Agha Khan Agency fo Habitat team in Karachi.
Find out moreFeb
21
Sphere in Practice- Integrating Sphere Technical Standards in Project Cycle Management, Umerkot, Pakistan, 21-23 February 2024
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
February 21, 2024 - February 23, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
February 21, 2024 - February 23, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Workshop This 3-day workshop aimed to strengthen knowledge on the Sphere Minimum Standards and its approach to support the participants learn...
Find out moreSep
28
CONTEXTUALISING SAFEGUARDING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION, Bangkok, 28 Sept-3 Oct 2023
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
28 September 2023 - 3 October 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
28 September 2023 - 3 October 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Workshop A 5 Day Workshop on learning how to operationalise and implement safeguarding, while keeping community engagement and communication at the...
Find out moreSep
28
A SPHERE TRAINING OF TRAINERS, Bangkok, Thailand, 28 Sep – 3 Oct 2023
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Sphere
28 September 2023 - 3 October 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
28 September 2023 - 3 October 2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Training of Trainers (ToT) This Sphere Training of Trainers (ToT) aims to develop humanitarian professionals’ skills in training, promoting and applying Sphere Minimum Humanitarian...
Find out moreDec
04
Sphere Regional Focal Point Forum, Bangkok, 4-9 December 2022
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
4 December 2022 - 9 December 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4 December 2022 - 9 December 2022
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Face-to-Face,
As both a Sphere regional partner and country focal point, CWSA hosted a regional Sphere Focal Point Forum for Asia...
Find out moreDec
04
Regional Training on Quality, Accountability & Safeguarding, 4-9 Dec 2022, Bangkok
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
4 December 2022 - 9 December 2022
4 December 2022 - 9 December 2022
Face-to-Face, Workshop Uphold Commitments and Standards on Quality, Accountability to Affected Populations and Safeguarding, covering all forms of misconduct (including Protection from...
Find out moreAug
09
Using Sphere Standards in Project Cycle Management
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
9 August 2022 - 11 August 2022
9 August 2022 - 11 August 2022
Face-to-Face, Training and Learning Events, Workshop When: August 9-11, 2022 Where: Kabul, Afghanistan Language: English If you wish to participate, please register here The impact humanitarian...
Find out moreJun
01
Asia Focal Points Quartely Meeting
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, CHS Alliance
1 June 2022
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
1 June 2022
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Online, Handbook Revision Consultation, Presentation The CHS Revision process has been officially launched in May and will capture what's well, what needs to be changed,...
Find out moreFeb
03
Upholding Humanitarian Standards: Applying Quality and Accountability Standards through the Project Life, 3 Feb 2022, online, Pakistan
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
3 February 2022
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3 February 2022
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Online, Workshop, What's New? (WiN) The second session of this Learning Journey on Quality, Accountability and Safeguarding, facilitated by Sylvie Robert, included a panel discussion...
Find out moreNov
24
Sphere Focal Points Quarterly meeting, 24 November 2021, online, Pakistan
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
24 November 2021
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
24 November 2021
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Online, Network meeting, Presentation Sphere Focal Points in Asia meeting to discuss new learnings and collaborative opportunities to implement the new Sphere strategy and...
Find out moreSep
03
First Virtual Sphere Focal Points Asia Meeting, online, Pakistan, 3 September 2021
Private
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
3 September 2021
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
3 September 2021
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Online, Network meeting An informal consultative meeting hosted by Community World Service Asia was held online amongst the Sphere Country Focal Points in...
Find out moreDec
02
How to Make Complaint Response Mechanism Participatory and Responsive, 2 Dec 2020
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network
, International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA)
, UNOCHA
2 December 2020
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2 December 2020
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Online, Workshop Nov
30
Coordination and Representation – Who is making the decisions? Online, 30 Nov 2020
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Alliance for Empowering Partnership
30 November 2020
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
30 November 2020
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Online, Workshop The World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in 2016 brought significant attention to Localization. The Grand Bargain confirmed a commitment from the...
Find out moreAug
27
Leaving no one behind: Inclusion in COVID-19 responses in South Asia
by
Sphere
, Sphere Community Bangladesh
, Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)
, Sphere India
27 August 2020
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
27 August 2020
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Online, Presentation This webinar will explore how community members in South Asia are leading inclusive responses against COVID-19 while making sure that no one is left behind.
Find out moreJun
02
Localisation during COVID-19
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
2 June 2020
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2 June 2020
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online, When: June 2, 2020 What time: 2:00 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) Where: ZOOM – Link to be shared Language: English How long: 90 minutes...
Find out moreApr
09
Quality & Accountability standards in COVID-19 response
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
9 April 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
9 April 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
, Presentation We all are facing difficult times due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The COVID 19 presents unique challenges in relation...
Find out moreDec
20
Sphere Handbook Launch – Hyderabad, Pakistan
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
20 December 2018
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
20 December 2018
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreDec
18
Sphere Handbook Launch – Islamabad, Pakistan
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
18 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
18 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreDec
14
Sphere Handbook Launch – Peshawar, Pakistan
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
14 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
14 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreDec
13
Sphere Handbook Launch – Umerkot, Pakistan (#2)
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
13 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
13 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreDec
12
Sphere Handbook Launch – Umerkot, Pakistan (#1)
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
12 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12 December 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreDec
11
Sphere Handbook Launch – Bangkok, Thailand
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
11 December 2018
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
11 December 2018
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
This launch event forms part of the Asia-Pacific Regional NGO Partnerships Week which includes seminars, forums, panel discussions, workshops, AGMs...
Find out moreNov
19
Sphere Handbook Launch – Kabul, Afghanistan
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
, Agency Coordinating Body For Afghan Relief (ACBAR)
19 November 2018
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
19 November 2018
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief & Development (ACBAR) & Community World Service Asia (CWSA) are hosting a national level...
Find out moreNov
15
Sphere Handbook Launch – Lahore, Pakistan
by
Community World Service Asia (CWSA)
15 November 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
15 November 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Face-to-Face, Handbook Launch Event
Free
A series of launch events to celebrate the publication of the Sphere Handbook 2018 will be organised across Pakistan by Community...
Find out moreResources
-
Certification system fit for the future652.98 KB pdfThis discussion paper has been developed to assist in exploring different options and contribute to making the humanitarian certification process fit for the future. It sets out some of the challenges from the lessons learned from the existing standard and certification process and suggests options for alternative processes for consideration for the future.
-
Is the Core Humanitarian Standard fit for the future?English 1.33 MB pdf 2022The Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability(CHS) emerged in 2014 from an extensive consultation process. It contains excellent guidance, further detailed in its 2015 Guidance Notes and Indicators. The CHS is currently under revision. This paper seeks to contribute to that revision.