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
A DFT Study of the Hydrophobicity of Silicalite
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January 1, 2010Factors that influence water adsorption in silicalite were studied. It was found that the energy of adsorption becomes less stable as water molecules are loaded in the silicalite structure. A structure with one water molecule was found to have an energy of -14.42 KJ/mol while one with three...Read more
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GlobalAmmonia Wastewater Treatment by Immobilized Activated Sludge
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January 1, 2010Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The increase in urbanization has created the need for proper management and treatment of wastewater. The activated sludge process is an alternative method to treat high strength ammonia wastewater. In this project, the effect of temperature and the nitrification performances in treating ammonia...Read more
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GlobalDesigning an Elevated Storage Tank
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January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Technical note provides guidance on designing an elevated storage tank. Elevated storage tanks are used to deliver water either through large distribution systems or through standpipes located at or near the source or at other communal watering points. Elevated storage tanks are used where ground...Read more
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GlobalUSAID Hand-Operated Water Pump: A Classic Example of Technology Transfer
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January 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
A.I.D.'s technology transfer efforts have enabled various developing nations to produce their own hand-operated water pumps, thereby providing them with improved rural health, a source of pride and employment, and an alternative to costlier imported pumps. This report describes an A.I.D...Read more
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GlobalEffective Utilization of Sanitation Revolving Fund Under TSC
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January 1, 1999Water for People
Total Sanitation Campaign, the only Government sponsored program to fund the rural sanitation needs has made a significant improvement but the quantum of investments is limited to fill the gaps and there are no immediate solutions. A large number of families not in the BPL list but not economically...Read more
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GlobalCase 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 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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GlobalWASH Hilton in Practice Paper
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September 1, 2012World Vision
This report provides a retrospective look at the philanthropic investments of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector over the last two decades. It summarizes the Foundation's achievements, critical lessons learned, and the evolution of the...Read more
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GlobalWhere Most Needed: FY13 WASH Annual Report
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July 1, 2014World Vision
This annual report, covering the period of October 2012-September 2013, summarizes annual WASH work done in 10 countries prioritized for funding by World Vision United States.Read more
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GlobalWhere Most Needed: FY14 WASH Semi-Annual Report
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July 1, 2014World Vision
This semi-annual report covers WASH work funded by World Vision United States through its For Every Child Campaign, October 2013 through March 2014. Read more
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