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Canadian Medical Assistance Teams is committed to the efficient, objective and professional delivery of humanitarian assistance by all of its volunteers.

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 (see www.sphereproject.org). It is a key eligibility requirement by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and other government funding agencies to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Introductory SPHERE videos
This is a 9-minute video made in 1999, giving a general introduction to Sphere.  (English) 9 mins - High Speed Internet recommended Click here

CMAT achieved SPHERE status in January, 2005 and is one of the only NGOs in Canada offering this specialized disaster training.

Keep visiting this page for additional training courses that are being developed.

SPHERE Minimum Standards Disaster Training

lTORONTO, ONTARIO:  November 30, 2007 to December 2, 2007

lVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA:  January 25-27, 2008

Accommodations: 
To be announced.

 
Course times: *
Friday 19:00 to 21:30hrs
Saturday 08:30 to 16:30hrs
Sunday 09:00 to 15:00hrs
* Times are subject to change.
Refreshment breaks and lunch will be provided.

Cost: $1,000 (Canadian dollars) up to and including 15 days before course (November 15, 2007/January 10, 2008), then $1,250 up to course date (Canadian dollars) to be used towards CMAT humanitarian projects.

Special discounts: CRF volunteers who have deployed on previous missions (e.g. Pakistan, Bangladesh) are eligible for a 50% discount; other volunteers who have been asked to provide supporting documentation and have complete files are eligible for a 25% discount.

Early cancellation fee: Full refund less 10% towards administration expenses until 15 days before course, then 50% refund if cancelled up to course date.

Space is limited - interested individuals are urged to register early to avoid disappointment.

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Past Courses

SPHERE Minimum Standards Training - Saskatoon, Canada.

September 7, 8 and 9, 2007

Location: The Michael Dutchak Centre, 430 Melville Street, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 

CMAT International Disaster Response Workshop (Ont)

October 14-15, 2006

Location:  Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario. CANADA.

 

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