The Sphere Project was launched in 1997 by a group of humanitarian NGOs and the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. Sphere is based on two core beliefs: first, that all possible steps should be taken to alleviate human suffering arising out of calamity and conflict, and second, that those affected by disaster have a right to life with dignity and therefore a right to assistance. Sphere is three things: a handbook, a broad process of collaboration and an expression of commitment to quality and accountability. The project has developed several tools, the key one being the handbook.

This group is initiated by the members/organizers of the TOT Sphere Workshop held in Murree, Pakistan on 2-6 April 2007, which aims:
1. to encourage communication and information-sharing of Sphere training experience/s and lessons learned
2. to build possible networks for project collaboration
3. to strengthen the awareness and foster the practice of Sphere