Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Bamboo-Reinforced Concrete Rainwater Collection Tanks
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
The Community-Based Appropriate Technology and Development Services (CBATDS) program has registered significant successes in the introduction and wider dissemination of technologies to provide potable water to villages in semi-arid drought-prone Northeaster Thailand. The year pilot project...Read more
Regional focus:
Thailand, East Asia and PacificPotable Water Project in Rural Thailand
Published:
May 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
The greatest impact of the Potable Water Project in Thailand was not health-related, but occurred in the form of economic benefits such as increased gardening, livestock raising, and crafts production. This surprising conclusion is a primary finding of this project evaluation. Some 250 water...Read more
Regional focus:
Thailand, East Asia and PacificDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.