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
Yuma Desalting Plant
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July 15, 2014U.S. Department of the Interior | Bureau of Reclamation
This is the homepage for the Water Quality Improvement Center (WQIC), one of six National Centers for Water Treatment Technologies and the only center focused on inland brackish water, both surface and groundwater. WQIC is a state-of-the-art advanced water treatment research center located in Yuma...Read more
Invasive Mussel Detection and Monitoring Program for Reclamation Reservoirs
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June 1, 2012U.S. Department of the Interior | Bureau of Reclamation
"Invasive Mussel Detection and Monitoring Program for Reclamation Reservoirs" is a fact sheet that describes an invasive quagga and zebra mussel detection and monitoring program. This fact sheet outlines the threat, the goal and the program. Specific water testing details are also...Read more
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United StatesVegetation Drought Response Index (VEGDRI)
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June 30, 2014U.S. Geological SurveyRobert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
The National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) produces VegDRI in collaboration with the US Geological Survey's (USGS) Center for Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS), and the High Plains Regional Climate Center (HPRCC). Main researchers working on VegDRI are Dr. Brian Wardlow, with...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaCase 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 AfricaInvestigating the Perceptions and Barriers to Menstrual Hygiene Management in Zambia
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February 1, 2014World Vision
This report summarizes findings of a three-month on-site research project conducted by a University of North Carolina doctoral student on menstrual hygiene management.Read more
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ZambiaFY13 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: Honduras
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January 1, 2014World Vision
This report summarizes the work done through WVUS-funded WASH programs with World Vision Honduras from October 2012 thorugh September 2013.Read more
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HondurasCase Study on Community Participation in Honduras
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This case study from World Vision's WASH project in Honduras illustrates how World Vision partners with community leaders, local partners and the municipality to access a permanent source of clean water.Read more
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