Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Assessment of the Environmental Sanitation Construction Component: Integrated Health and Nutrition Systems Project in Guatemala
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November 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
The Integrated Health and Nutrition System Project was initiated with the signing of the loan agreement on September 30, 1980. The project is designed to improve the health/nutrition status and overall welfare of the rural poor in the departments of Totonicapan, San Marcos and Solola through full...Read more
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Guatemala, Latin America and the CaribbeanDirectory of Organizations Involved in Community Education and Participation in Water Supply and Sanitation
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November 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
There is increasing demand for information on organizations that can support the development or improvement of community education and participation in water supply and sanitation projects, whether through social research, evaluation, technical advice, training, or the production of educational...Read more
Guidelines for Human Resource Development Planning in the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector
Published:
October 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
Only 22% of rural populations have access to reasonably safe water and 15% to sanitary excreta facilities. 77% of the urban population have access to piped water and 75% to sanitary excreta facilities. The UN Water Conference recommended national development policies and plans where appropriate to...Read more
Preliminary Planning for Rural Water Supply Alternatives in Zaire
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June 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
WASH involvement with rural water projects in Zaire began when Dr. Isely of the WASH Project developed recommendations for increased spring capping and rain water catchment activities. Three consultancies have resulted to address the needs of USAID, SANRU-86, and Peace Corps/Zaire: training was the...Read more
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Congo, Dem. Rep., Sub-Saharan AfricaWorkshop on Sanitation in Bakel, Senegal, April 20 - May 3, 1983: an Assessment of Environmental Health Conditions
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June 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
In spring 1983, a workshop on rural sanitation, herein summarized, was held in Bakel, Senegal, to give 16 people, including 12 nurses participating in A.I.D.'s Small Irrigated Perimeters Project, the skills needed to plan village-level sanitation projects. The workshop focused on latrine...Read more
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Senegal, Sub-Saharan AfricaMalawi Self-Help Rural Water Supply Program: a Mid-Term Evaluation of the USAID-Financed Project
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January 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to help the Government of Malawi expand its rural piped water system and provide health education. Special mid-term evaluation covers the period 8/80-8/83 and is based on document review, site visits, and interviews with Ministry of Health (MOH), Departments of Lands, Valuation...Read more
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Malawi, Sub-Saharan AfricaFeasibility of Rural Groundwater Development in Honduras
Published:
December 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Gravity or wells could be used to provide water to target communities. MSP has identified 3000 communities as possibly requiring wells and SANAA has identified 500 communities as its target (approx. 2000 wells could be needed). This project is located in rural areas of western Honduras. USAID...Read more
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Honduras, Latin America and the CaribbeanRelating Improvements in Water Supply and Sanitation to Nutritional Status
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October 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper assumes a causal relationship, although poorly discerned and incompletely described, between certain improvements in water supply and sanitation and the nutritional status of older infants and young children (age 8 months to 4 years). Since the debate surrounding this relationship bears...Read more
Dependable Precipitation and Potential Yields for Senegal: a Practical Guide for Rain fed Agriculture
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May 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
A substantial potential exists for improving rain fed agriculture in Senegal. Thus concludes this study, which analyzes the relationships among precipitation levels, growing season lengths, and potential agricultural yield in that country. The study begins by determining monthly dependable...Read more
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Senegal, Sub-Saharan AfricaEnvironmental Health in Egypt: A Sectoral Assessment and Recommendations
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April 19, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Vigorous multidisciplinary and multiagency steps have been taken to strengthen operational activities in Egypt. This report serves three purposes: to identify the current situation in Egypt, show the shortcomings of the current environmental and legal systems, and provide recommendations on the...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep., Middle East and North AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.