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
Sanitation Marketing: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Enterprise Development (Watershed) Project - Cambodia
U.S. Agency for International Development
One pager on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Enterprise Development (WaterSHED) Project in Cambodia.Read more
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CambodiaEast Asia and PacificThrust: First Annual Report
U.S. Agency for International Development
The seismic sea wave, or tsunami, has been one of the most destructive natural hazards within the Pacific Basin. Mitigation procedures are especially vital to these coastal populations in areas close to the source of the tsunami. Developing countries, with minimal or no regional warning systems,...Read more
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ChileLatin America and the CaribbeanStatus. of Aid Type Hand pump in the Dominican Republic
U.S. Agency for International Development
The USAID/Washington through its Office of Health requested the Water and Sanitation for Health (WASH) Project to provide technical assistance for the USAID Mission to the Dominican Republic and the State Secretariate for Public Health and Social Assistance (SESPAS). This technical as assistance...Read more
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Dominican RepublicLatin America and the CaribbeanWater and Wastewater Sector Strategy Paper
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper constitutes a first look at the options available to AID in its relationship with the Government of Egypt and in the management of an unprecedented program in wastewater in Cairo, Alexandria and the Canal Cities.Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaWASH At Scale: Hygiene Improvement Project (HIP) - Ethiopia
U.S. Agency for International Development
Hygiene in Practice (HIP) employed an at-scale approach in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, predicated upon the principle of multiples. The project promoted improved hygiene behavior by working on multiple levels, engaging multiple players, and stressing multiple behaviors through multiple...Read more
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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaReal Impact: Ethiopia Hygiene Improvement Project
U.S. Agency for International Development
Hygiene in Practice (HIP) employed an at-scale approach in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, predicated upon the principle of multiples. The project promoted improved hygiene behavior by working on multiple levels, engaging multiple players, and stressing multiple behaviors through multiple...Read more
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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaHaiti - Success Story: Helping Communities Rebuild, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a success story showcasing the effort to help communities in Haiti rebuild after the 2010 earthquake.Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanProject Activities Completion Report: Rural Water and Sanitation
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (1980-89) to provide potable water and sanitation systems in rural Honduras. The targeted 430 water systems were completed, and 420 are working satisfactorily; watershed deterioration is to blame for those not functioning. However, the water delivered by these functioning systems...Read more
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HondurasLatin America and the CaribbeanIndonesia - Success Story: Humanitarian Transportation Bridge Enables Tsunami Response to Remote Islands, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a success story showcasing a humanitarian transportation bridge built to enable tsunami response to remote islands in Indonesia.Read more
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IndonesiaEast Asia and PacificReal Impact: Senegal the Water and Development Alliance
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentThe Coca-Cola Company
USAID's Real Impact series highlights examples of water sector projects around the world. Each case example provides from-the-field insights about successful approaches, challenges faced, and lessons learned.Read more
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SenegalSub-Saharan AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.