Sphere India is a coalition and collaborative partnership, between government and non-governmental agencies involved in humanitarian initiatives in India. Launched in 2002, Sphere India aims at contributing towards the quality of humanitarian response by ensuring improved coordination among various stakeholders in humanitarian work, while promoting the spirit and commitment embodied in the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response.
Sphere India members include different Government Institutions, UN Agencies, INGOs, National NGOs and different NGO Networks. Currently, Sphere India members include ACTED, Action Aid, ADRA, AIDMI, CCF, CARE INDIA, CARITAS INDIA, CASA, Christian Aid, CRS, DC, DCA, EFICOR, EHA, Geo Hazards, Heifer International, IRCS & IFRC, LWS, NIDM, OXFAM GB, PLAN INDIA, REDR INDIA, Save The Children, SEEDS, UNDP, UNICEF, VANI, VASUDEVA, and WHO. The list is still growing.
In reference to Bihar Floods, we are working as the coordinating agency in New Delhi and we are facilitating the process of Unified Response in Bihar. Below is the detail information as required by you:
Focus of work: Coordination of Unified Response (Facilitating the relief process so that no gaps are left and no overlaps occur)
List of materials/ services needed: Information needs
Collection points:
Any other information: As we are coordinating the Unified Response process in Bihar, we need regular updates of information on Situation, Needs, Responses & Gaps in different areas (village / block / district wise and Sector wise – Health, WATSAN, Shelter, Food Aid etc.)