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
Haiti - 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 CaribbeanReview of USAID Rural Potable Water Programs, Haiti
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January 8, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
This report provides an overview of a 1980 assessment visit to Rural Water Supply projects implemented by CARE through an Operational Program Grant from USAID/Haiti. The document includes an overview of CARE's programs in rural water supply, comments and recommendations for the CARE/AID...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.