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 (05-16-2008)

Published: 
May 19, 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 #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
May 16, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Cyclical droughts, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, endemic poverty, and limited government capacity, have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Approximately 8 million people continue to receive food or cash assistance through the Government of the Federal...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ethiopia (11-30-2007)

Published: 
November 30, 2007
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 #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
November 30, 2007
U.S. Agency for International Development
Cyclical droughts, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, endemic poverty, and limited government capacity, have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Despite an overall improvement in food security in 2007, approximately 8 million people in Ethiopia continue to...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation Assistance to the Ethiopian Drought and Famine

Published: 
August 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report contains a description of the activities of the consultant regarding both the USAID water project and his advisory role with the United Nations. In addition, it describes the status of USAID water supply assistance as of March 1985 and presents recommendations for future actions.Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

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