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
Drinking Water Quality Testing
Published:
April 29, 2017This workshop includes theory, demonstrations, discussion, case studies and hands-on practice to asses: how to use portable test kits; different DWQT methods; how to test physical, chemical and microbiological parameters of drinking water; topics including health, safety, sanitary inspections,...Read more
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GlobalTowards Global Water Security
Published:
August 1, 2016Report that assesses the conditions under which
a global Water Grand Strategy (WGS) might be
created and implemented by stakeholders in the
United States within the next one to two years. Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaBREAKING THE TABOO ON MENSTRUATION: CHALLENGES AND IMPACTS IN MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT
Published:
May 1, 2017Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article about the challenges of normalizing mensturation. Read more
BIOSAND FILTER VIDEOS IN BURMESE HELP PEOPLE GET SAFE WATER AT HOME
Published:
May 1, 2017Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article on how biosand filters are helping people obtain clean drinking water in Burma. Read more
TOP 5 WAYS COMPETENCIES CAN HELP YOU IMPROVE WASH SECTOR PERFORMANCE
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May 1, 2017Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Top 5 ways that competenvces help prmote WASH sector performance. Read more
THE IMPORTANCE AND IMPACT OF WASH FOR MATERNAL, NEWBORN, AND CHILD HEALTH
Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article on the importance of WASH in a maternal context. Read more
ASK A RESEARCHER: CONSIDERING WASH IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Published:
December 1, 2016Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article on WASH and Climate change. Read more
DIARRHEAL DISEASE: THE TOP CULPRITS
Published:
December 1, 2016Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article on the spread/risk of diarhhea, and its adverse effects,. Read more
PREPARING COMMUNITY WASH PROMOTERS FOR SUCCESS
Published:
September 1, 2016Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article on the steps that can be taken to help community WASH promoters succeed. Read more
FECAL SLUDGE MANAGEMENT IN 5 MINUTES
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September 1, 2016Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article on waste management. Read more
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