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
Southern Africa - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Southern Africa (09-30-2011)
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September 30, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA's FY 2011 DRR activities in Southern Africa focused on instituting early warning systems for floods and cyclones, building national and regional capacity for risk management, strengthening agricultural livelihoods to mitigate the effects of drought and food insecurity, and...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSouthern Africa - Disaster Risk Reduction: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
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September 30, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
Countries in the Southern Africa region face cyclical drought, floods, and cyclones, as well as food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and prolonged complex emergencies. These disasters present significant challenges to vulnerable populations, who often lack access to basic services and adequate...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaChad - 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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