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
Kenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (03-26-2008)
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March 26, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Kenya in March 2008.Read more
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KenyaSub-Saharan AfricaKenya - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #10, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
Published:
March 26, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Several factors impacting the upcoming maize harvest that are preventing farmers in IDP camps from preparing land for the long-rains planting season. The number of hectares planted during the upcoming season estimated to fall 25 to 30% below normal levels. IDPs are remaining in or moving into camps...Read more
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KenyaSub-Saharan AfricaSomalia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #3, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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March 21, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Large-scale fighting in Somalia has led to deterioration in humanitarian conditions. As a result refugees have fled the country and people have been displaced within Somalia. They are in need of humanitarian assistance. Combined effects of poor and failed rains, continuing conflict, massive...Read more
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SomaliaSub-Saharan AfricaSomalia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Somalia (03-21-2008)
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March 21, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of ongoing USG Humanitarian assistance to Somalia in March 2008.Read more
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SomaliaSub-Saharan AfricaKenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (03-19-2008)
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March 19, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Kenya in March 2008.Read more
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KenyaSub-Saharan AfricaKenya - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #9, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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March 19, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Population displacement threatens to reduce land cultivation by up to 30% in the upcoming long rains planting season, likely to result in decreased food production and negatively impact food security throughout Kenya. Humanitarian agencies report concern over declining food security among...Read more
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KenyaSub-Saharan AfricaKenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (03-12-2008)
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March 12, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Kenya in March 2008.Read more
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KenyaSub-Saharan AfricaEcuador - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ecuador (03-27-2008)
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March 7, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Ecuador. 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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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanEcuador - Floods: Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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March 7, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID response to severe flooding in Ecuador to provide WASH facilities, food security, and meeting the most pressing needs of women and children.Read more
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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanKenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (03-05-2008)
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March 5, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Kenya in March 2008.Read more
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