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 - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ethiopia (10-01-2008)

Published: 
October 1, 2008
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

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
October 1, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Severe rainfall created humanitarian challenges including: conflict, flooding, malnutrition, and infestation. USAID provided assistance with WASH, flood alleviation , food security, and nutrition in Ethiopia.Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ethiopia (09-04-2008)

Published: 
September 4, 2008
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

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #6, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 4, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Drought, inflation, population growth, and limited food government capacity have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Several staple crops have failed and USAID has committed assistance for: disaster risk reduction, health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, and a...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ethiopia (08-06-2008)

Published: 
August 6, 2008
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

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
August 6, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Consecutive seasons of failed rains, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, rising inflation, endemic poverty, and limited government capacity, have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Approximately 7.2 million people receive food or cash assistance through the...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ethiopia (07-09-2008)

Published: 
July 9, 2008
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

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
July 9, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Consecutive seasons of failed rains, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, rising inflation, endemic poverty, and limited government capacity, have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Approximately 7.2 million people receive food or cash assistance through the...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ethiopia (06-11-2008)

Published: 
June 11, 2008
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

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #3, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
June 11, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Consecutive seasons of failed rains, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, rising inflation, endemic poverty, and limited government capacity, have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Approximately 7.2 million people continue to receive food or cash assistance...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

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