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
Ethiopia - 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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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #11
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August 7, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
Ongoing clashes between government forces and armed groups near the Sudan-Chad border in late July heightened tensions and limited humanitarian access to border areas. In addition, insecurity and targeted attacks against humanitarian workers continue to hinder the provision of emergency...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanDemocratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (08-06-2009)
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August 6, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 08/06/2009.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-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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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #10
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July 2, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
On June 15, the U.N. Secretary-General noted concern regarding the deterioration of relations between Chad and Sudan, and the subsequent impact on Darfur. Despite a May 2009 agreement between Chad and Sudan, violence between armed groups has continued in the border areas of Darfur and eastern...Read more
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SudanLatin America and the CaribbeanDemocratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (07-01-2009)
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July 1, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 07/01/2009.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-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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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #9
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June 5, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
International humanitarian organizations continue to address gaps due to the GNU-mandated expulsion of 13 international organizations and closure of three national humanitarian agencies. In addition, ongoing fighting in North Darfur and increasing cross-border tensions with Chad have...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanDemocratic 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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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaDemocratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (06-04-2009)
Published:
June 4, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 06/04/2009.Read more
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