Emergency & Disaster Relief
According to Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, in a disaster situation, the provision of safe water and sanitation solutions, and especially hygiene promotion, are vital to reduce the spread of epidemic diseases. Resources available in this sub-theme include case studies of disaster response, overviews of ongoing support to emergencies, and other resources related to WASH provision in disasters.
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Emergency & Disaster Relief Resources
Targeted Shelter, Livelihood and WASH Assistance in the Resettlement Areas of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka
Published:
September 20, 2012Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
Our goal is to provide safe and dignified shelter and/or realizable income generating opportunities by filling current gaps in shelter, livelihood and WASH support for highly vulnerable families in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.Read more
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Sri LankaSouth East AsiaSouth Asia - Newsletter: May/June FY 2012
Published:
June 1, 2012U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding for disaster response and disaster risk reduction programs in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan including distribution of WASH resources. Preventing the spread of water and vector borne illnesses are a top priority.Read more
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South East AsiaSahel - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to the Sahel (04-13-2012)
Published:
April 1, 2012U.S. Agency for International Development
This document presents a map of active USG humanitarian assistance to the Sahel as of April 2012.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaHaiti - Hosting Support: an Overlooked Humanitarian Shelter, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012
Published:
February 1, 2012U.S. Agency for International Development
Hosting support following disasters has been an effective method of providing emergency resources to citizens in the example countries of Pakistan and Haiti. This method also provide water, sanitation and hygiene resources to effected citizens.Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanEmergency Response and Livelihood Recovery for Drought Affected Communities in North Eastern Kenya: Final Report: August 1, 2011-April 30, 2012
Published:
January 1, 2012U.S. Agency for International Development
In response to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, Mercy Corps has been implementing the Emergency Response and Livelihood Recovery Program in Wajir District of Northeastern Kenya with support from the USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. The OFDA program was heavily invested...Read more
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KenyaSub-Saharan AfricaAssisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (July-Sept 2012)
Published:
January 1, 2012U.S. Agency for International Development
According to the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) Sudan Humanitarian Weekly update for September 2012, sporadic fighting continued in parts of Darfur, resulting in new civilian displacement.Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaHaiti - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti (12-12-2011)
Published:
December 12, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a map showing the ongoing USG humanitarian assistance to Haiti for the cholera outbreak.Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti (11-14-2011)
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November 14, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Haiti. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanIraq - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Iraq (10-21-2011)
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October 21, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Iraq. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
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IraqMiddle East and North AfricaHaiti - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti (10-14-2011)
Published:
October 14, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Haiti. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
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