Emergency & Disaster Relief
According to Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, in a disaster situation, the provision of safe water and sanitation solutions, and especially hygiene promotion, are vital to reduce the spread of epidemic diseases. Resources available in this sub-theme include case studies of disaster response, overviews of ongoing support to emergencies, and other resources related to WASH provision in disasters.
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Success Story: Helping Families in Fort National and Avenue Poupelard
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July 16, 2010Skoll Global Threats Fund, U.S. Agency for International Development
A success story USAID-funded programs reach those in areas that had not received aid in Port-au-Prince, Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.Read more
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Haiti, Latin America and the CaribbeanSuccess Story: Providing Healthcare in Asile Comunal
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July 6, 2010Skoll Global Threats Fund, U.S. Agency for International Development
A success story on USAID-funded health teams treat 300 patients a week in Asile Comunal, Haiti.Read more
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Haiti, Latin America and the CaribbeanChad - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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October 8, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 10/08/2009.Read more
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Chad, Sub-Saharan AfricaChad - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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September 25, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 09/25/2009.Read more
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Chad, Sub-Saharan AfricaEthiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #11, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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September 17, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Ethiopia, including WASH aspects, as of 09/17/2009.Read more
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Ethiopia, Sub-Saharan AfricaLesotho and Swaziland - Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programs, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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September 1, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
Detailed report of how Swaziland and Lesotho have dealt with serious water shortages which were the result of intensive agricultural practices and livestock overgrazing. The USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network identifies higher than average food prices which reflect potential household food...Read more
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Swaziland, Sub-Saharan AfricaEthiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #10, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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August 12, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Ethiopia, including WASH aspects, as of 08/12/2009.Read more
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Ethiopia, Sub-Saharan AfricaEthiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #9, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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July 8, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Ethiopia, including WASH aspects, as of 07/08/2009.Read more
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Ethiopia, Sub-Saharan AfricaEthiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #8, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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June 12, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Ethiopia, including WASH aspects, as of 06/12/2009.Read more
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Ethiopia, Sub-Saharan AfricaDemocratic Republic of Congo - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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June 4, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 06/04/2009.Read more
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