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

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #11

Published: 
August 7, 2009
U.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
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #10

Published: 
July 2, 2009
U.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
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #9

Published: 
June 5, 2009
U.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
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #8

Published: 
May 4, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
A steady decline in the operational environment in Darfur has characterized the first quarter of 2009, according to U.N. reports. The U.N. noted that intense military confrontations resulting in the displacement of more than 42,000 people from South Darfur to North Darfur, followed by the...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #12

Published: 
March 19, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On March 17, the U.N. health cluster in Zimbabwe reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. However, from March 8 to 14, WHO recorded a significant decline in the weekly rates of reported cholera deaths and new cases compared to the previous week. According to WHO, the figures confirmed...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #6

Published: 
March 10, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On March 4, the GNU Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) ordered 12 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and one international development firm to terminate programs in northern Sudan and cancelled the organizations' registrations after the International Criminal Court (ICC)...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #11

Published: 
March 6, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 27, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the cholera outbreak remained uncontrolled. However, from February 22 to 28, WHO recorded a significant decline in the weekly rates of reported cholera deaths and new cases compared to the previous...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweLatin America and the Caribbean

Costa Rica - OFDA/Lac Shelter and Settlements Workshop, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
February 26, 2009
U.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 Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #10

Published: 
February 26, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 20, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. OCHA noted that approximately 68 percent of total cases reported to date have originated in Harare, Manicaland, Mashonaland West, and Masvingo provinces, in...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweLatin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #9

Published: 
February 18, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 13, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. In addition, OCHA noted that while new case rates in many urban districts appear to have stabilized in recent weeks, rates in rural areas continue to increase...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweLatin America and the Caribbean

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