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

Emergency Response and Livelihood Recovery for Drought Affected Communities in North Eastern Kenya: Final Report: August 1, 2011-April 30, 2012

Published: 
January 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
In response to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, Mercy Corps has been implementing the Emergency Response and Livelihood Recovery Program in Wajir District of Northeastern Kenya with support from the USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. The OFDA program was heavily invested...Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

Kenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (09-17-2008)

Published: 
September 17, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Kenya in September 2008.Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

Kenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (08-25-2008)

Published: 
August 25, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Kenya in August 2008.Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

Kenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (07-23-2008)

Published: 
July 23, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Kenya in July 2008.Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

Kenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (06-25-2008)

Published: 
June 25, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Kenya in June 2008.Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

Kenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (05-28-2008)

Published: 
May 28, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Kenya. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as what government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

Kenya - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #14, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
May 28, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
GOK continues to facilitate the return of IDPs from temporary shelters in camps and host communities to pre-crisis lands. The majority of returnees are farmers moving back to agricultural areas. UNHCR and the GOK are working to register IDPs in host communities and return sites in order to provide...Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

Kenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (05-07-2008)

Published: 
May 7, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Kenya. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as what government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

Kenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (04-23-2008)

Published: 
April 23, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Kenya in April 2008.Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

Kenya - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #12, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
April 23, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
The April 13 announcement of the formation of a coalition cabinet has led to a reduction in tensions in areas of Kenya affected by post-election crisis. Existing camp shelter resources upgraded in response to protracted displacement needs compounded by the onset of the March rains. USAID/DART...Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

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