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
Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa Website
U.S. Agency for International Development
This resource is the homepage for Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa (SUWASA), a regional initiative of the U.S. Agency for International Development. SUWASA is designed to spread effective models of reform at the water utility and sector levels, and to facilitate innovative financing...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study on WASH in Schools in Ethiopia
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This case study from World Vision's WASH project illustrates how WASH has improved school attendance in one community.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaFY13 WASH Annual Report: Ethiopia
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January 1, 2014World Vision
This report summarizes the work done through WVUS-funded WASH programs with World Vision Ethiopia from October 2012 through September 2013.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaFY13 WASH Annual Report: Ghana
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January 1, 2014World Vision
This report summarizes the work done through WVUS-funded WASH programs with World Vision Ghana from October 2012 through September 2013.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study from World Vision on Citizen Advocacy and Disabilities
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This case study from Ghana tells the story of a blind man who advocates in his community for improved water and sanitation.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaFY13 WASH Annual Report: Kenya
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January 1, 2014World Vision
This report summarizes the work done through WVUS-funded WASH programs with World Vision Kenya from October 2012 through September 2013.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study on Health Clubs in Kenya
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This case study from WV Kenya highlights the impact of a school health and hygiene club in Kenya.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaFY13 WASH Annual Report: Malawi
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January 1, 2014World Vision
This report summarizes the work done through WVUS-funded WASH programs with World Vision Malawi from October 2012 through September 2013.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study on Boreholes in Malawi
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March 1, 2014World Vision
Children and families in Chimpini village are no longer dependent on the contaminated Chasato River for their water, the same water that would make them sick regularly. Alternately, they no longer need to walk nearly two miles to an overly crowded borehole.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaFY13 WASH Annual Report: Mali
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January 1, 2014World Vision
This report summarizes the work done through WVUS-funded WASH programs with World Vision Mali from October 2012 through September 2013.Read more
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