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
Kabul - 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 AsiaCosta Rica - OFDA/Lac Shelter and Settlements Workshop, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
Published:
February 26, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
Summary of OFDA/LAC experiences in creating shelters for displaced persons and the requirements and metrics that USAID uses to ensure sustainable structures.Read more
Regional focus:
Costa RicaLatin America and the CaribbeanReport: Multiple-Use Water Services for the Poor: Assessing the State of Knowledge
Published:
December 1, 2007Winrock International
An assessment of the costs, benefits and poverty impacts of Multiple-Use Water Services for populations that could be reached in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. This study was conducted by Winrock International in collaboration with IRC and IWMI.Read more
Annex - Multiple-Use Water Services for the Poor: Assessing the State of Knowledge
Published:
December 1, 2007Winrock International
The annex of the Multiple-Use Water Services for the Poor study conducted by Winrock International in collaboration with IRC and IWMI. This annex contains case studies, notes on methodology, additional details on results and the bibliography.Read more
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