LEGS Handbook

LEGS is an independent initiative that aims to improve the quality and livelihoods impact of livestock-related projects in humanitarian situations.

Download or Purchase the LEGS Handbook

To purchase a hard copy of the 2nd edition of LEGS:

English Version
French Version
Spanish Version
Arabic Version

Download the 2nd edition of the LEGS Handbook:

English, 2nd edition

Download the second edition of LEGS in English here

Spanish, 2nd edition

Download the second edition of LEGS in Spanish here

French, 2nd edition

Download the second edition of LEGS in French here

Arabic, 2nd edition

Download the second edition of LEGS in Arabic here

Mongolian, 2nd edition

Download the second edition of LEGS in Mongolian here

Download the 1st edition of the LEGS Handbook:

Vietnamese, 1st edition

Download the first edition of LEGS in Vietnamese here

Thai, 1st edition

Download the first edition of LEGS in Thai here

Download LEGS electronic decision making tool:

LEGS electronic decision making tool

You can download the complete LEGS electronic decision making tool here.

Please note this is a very large file that is over 70mb and will take a long time to download on a slow connection. Please note also that the tool may not work on Mac computers, unless they are configured to use Windows-based programmes.

LEGS Handbook

The LEGS Handbook

The LEGS Handbook provides standards and guidelines for appropriate and timely livestock-based livelihoods responses in emergencies, using a participatory and evidence-based approach. The Handbook was produced through a broad consultation process, drawing on good practice worldwide. The LEGS Handbook is a companion to The Sphere Handbook alongside other humanitarian standards which make up the Humanitarian Standards Partnership.

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