Emergency & Disaster Relief

According to Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, in a disaster situation, the provision of safe water and sanitation solutions, and especially hygiene promotion, are vital to reduce the spread of epidemic diseases. Resources available in this sub-theme include case studies of disaster response, overviews of ongoing support to emergencies, and other resources related to WASH provision in disasters.

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Emergency & Disaster Relief Resources

Assisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (Jan-March 2014)

Published: 
March 31, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
In early 2014 a new wave of violence across Darfur generated enormous additional humanitarian needs. Hostilities and violence involving Government forces supported by the Rapid Support Force, a Government-affiliated militia, and armed movements in Darfur have expanded and the conflict has spread...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

Typhoon Haiyan Recovery Program: Baseline Assessment Report

Published: 
March 1, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
The baseline assessment for this project was conducted in February 2014 using qualitative (focus group discussions and key informant interviews) and quantitative (household survey) methods. There were a total of 126 respondents interviewed from each of the 17 program area barangays in Tacloban...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Somalia Livelihoods Support (Solis I and II)

Published: 
February 28, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Somalia Livelihoods Support (SOLIS) project was implemented in two phases of 12 and 17 months respectively, ending in November 2012. It started during the end of the rainy season in 2010, continued through the drought and subsequent famine of 2011 (the worst drought to hit Somalia in 60 years)...Read more
Regional focus: 
SomaliaSub-Saharan Africa

Active USG Humanitarian Programs in Ethiopia [Map]

Published: 
February 1, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Ethiopia. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Emergency Assistance to Storm-Affected Populations in Central Luzon: Final Results Report

Published: 
January 1, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Emergency Assistance to Storm-Affected Populations in Central Luzon project was conceptualized based on the assessment made by Plan Philippines' 'Go Team' of basic humanitarian needs of families affected by Tropical Storm Maring, which hit the Philippines on August 18, 2013...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Assisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (Oct-Dec 2013 Period)

Published: 
January 1, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
In 2013 South Darfur State was affected by various conflicts including fighting between the SAF and SLA-AW forces, fighting between militias and Government security officials, and inter-tribal fighting. The state also faced problems of banditry and criminality raising serious concerns about...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

Khartoum/White Nile Emergency Project: Final Report

Published: 
November 10, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
The overall goal of this project was to assist humanitarian agencies to effectively and promptly respond to North-South separation related emergencies in Khartoum and White Nile States through the provision of needed resources to organizations already on the ground who have a history of working...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

Yemen : Complex Emergency - Fact Sheet #1, FY 2014

Published: 
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
This fact sheet provides an overview of the emergency response to the complex humanitarian emergency in Yemen.Read more
Regional focus: 
Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North Africa

National Water Program 2012 Strategy- Response to Climate Change

Published: 
December 1, 2012
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Climate change poses significant challenges to water resources and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Water Program (NWP). The NWP 2012 Strategy: Response to Climate Change addresses climate change in the context of our water programs. It emphasizes assessing and managing...Read more

Latin America and the Caribbean - Newsletter: November FY 2013

Published: 
November 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding on a variety of projects in Latin America and the Caribbean including water, sanitation and hygiene as well as disaster relief efforts. There has been a significant focus on supporting urban areas in the area specifically in response to disasters including...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

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