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
Haiti - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti (11-19-2010)
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November 19, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
This one-pager provides an overview of ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti for the Cholera Outbreak in 2010.Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - Cholera: Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
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November 19, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an overview of humanitarian assistance to address widespread cholera outbreak in Haiti. On October 22, U.S. Ambassador Kenneth H. Merten issued a disaster declaration due to the cholera outbreak. USAID's Haiti Task Team (HTT)'comprising representatives from USAID...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti (11-16-2010)
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November 16, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
This one-pager provides an overview of ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti for the Cholera Outbreak in 2010.Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - Cholera: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
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November 16, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an overview of humanitarian assistance to address widespread cholera outbreak in Haiti. On October 22, U.S. Ambassador Kenneth H. Merten issued a disaster declaration due to the cholera outbreak. USAID's Haiti Task Team (HTT)'comprising representatives from USAID...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanZimbabwe - Zambezi River Basin Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programs, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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September 30, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID developed a Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) which reports stable national food security due to an adequate 2009/2010 harvest and sufficient availability of food in local markets. However, some food-insecure populations will require assistance beginning in October and...Read more
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ZimbabweSub-Saharan AfricaHaiti: Cash-For-Work (CFW) Activities in Haiti, Fiscal Year (FY) 2010
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September 1, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an overview of USAID/OFDA Fiscal Year 2010 Cash-For-Work Activities in Haiti. The January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti destroyed homes, damaged productive assets, and disrupted transportation and market infrastructure'affecting economic activity at the household,...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanSouth Asia - Newsletter: July/August FY 2010
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August 1, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding for disaster response and disaster risk reduction programs in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Such activities include latrine construction, access to emergency WASH facilities and expanding disease surveillance and tracking.Read more
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South East AsiaSuccess Story: Helping Families in Fort National and Avenue Poupelard
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July 16, 2010Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
A success story USAID-funded programs reach those in areas that had not received aid in Port-au-Prince, Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanSuccess Story: Providing Healthcare in Asile Comunal
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July 6, 2010Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
A success story on USAID-funded health teams treat 300 patients a week in Asile Comunal, Haiti.Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanYemen - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Yemen (03-17-2011)
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March 17, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
This map illustrates the location of USAID and U.S. State Department Humanitarian Assistance for Yemen.Read more
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