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
Case Study on WASH in Schools in Ethiopia
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This case study from World Vision's WASH project illustrates how WASH has improved school attendance in one community...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study from World Vision on Citizen Advocacy and Disabilities
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This case study from Ghana tells the story of a blind man who advocates in his community for improved water and sanitation.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study on Community Participation in Honduras
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This case study from World Vision's WASH project in Honduras illustrates how World Vision partners with community leaders, local partners and the municipality to access a permanent source of clean water...Read more
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HondurasCase Study on Health Clubs in Kenya
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This case study from WV Kenya highlights the impact of a school health and hygiene club in Kenya.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaFY13 WASH Annual Report: Malawi
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January 1, 2014World Vision
This report summarizes the work done through WVUS-funded WASH programs with World Vision Malawi from October 2012 through September 2013.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study on Boreholes in Malawi
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March 1, 2014World Vision
Children and families in Chimpini village are no longer dependent on the contaminated Chasato River for their water, the same water that would make them sick regularly. Alternately, they no longer need to walk nearly two miles to an overly crowded borehole.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study on Improvements in Open Defecation
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March 1, 2014World Vision
When families have drinking water and improved sanitation near their homes, and adopt good hygiene practices, they gain health and hope for life. Noelie, a community member, tells the story of change in her community.Read more
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GlobalCase Study on Pump Repair and Business in Niger
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March 1, 2014World Vision
Learning the technical skills necessary to repair hand pumps has helped Bassirou Moudi create a new business while ensuring water continues to flow in his community.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study: Hand-Drilled Well with Transformative Impact
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This is a story about how a hand-drilled well brought water and hope to a women's group in Rwanda...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study on Business and Youth Mentorship
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March 1, 2014World Vision
Stephen Okerayot was among the first to adopt World Vision's low-cost well-drilling methods and discovered that helping his community obtain clean water led to new business opportunities and a chance to mentor youth. This is his story...Read more
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