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
Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #10
Published:
July 2, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On June 15, the U.N. Secretary-General noted concern regarding the deterioration of relations between Chad and Sudan, and the subsequent impact on Darfur. Despite a May 2009 agreement between Chad and Sudan, violence between armed groups has continued in the border areas of Darfur and eastern...Read more
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SudanLatin America and the CaribbeanDemocratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (07-01-2009)
Published:
July 1, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 07/01/2009.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-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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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #9
Published:
June 5, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
International humanitarian organizations continue to address gaps due to the GNU-mandated expulsion of 13 international organizations and closure of three national humanitarian agencies. In addition, ongoing fighting in North Darfur and increasing cross-border tensions with Chad have...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanDemocratic 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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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaDemocratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (06-04-2009)
Published:
June 4, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 06/04/2009.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaKabul - Urban Development and Humanitarian Shelter in Kabul: Current Issues and Next Steps, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
Published:
June 1, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID has provided significant funding for the rebuilding of Afghanistan including settlement assistance including structures, water, sanitation and hygiene, water resource management, and climate aspects.Read more
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AfghanistanSouth East AsiaEthiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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May 7, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Ethiopia, including WASH aspects, as of 05/07/2009.Read more
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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaDemocratic Republic of Congo - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
Published:
May 6, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 05/06/2009.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaDemocratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (05-06-2009)
Published:
May 6, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 05/06/2009.Read more
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