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
Southern Africa - Disaster Risk Reduction: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
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September 30, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
Countries in the Southern Africa region face cyclical drought, floods, and cyclones, as well as food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and prolonged complex emergencies. These disasters present significant challenges to vulnerable populations, who often lack access to basic services and adequate...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaAssisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (July-Sept 2011)
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January 1, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This quarter, July to September 2011, represented the transition from the 1st OFDA grant (1st June 2010 to 31st July 2011) to the approval of the cost extension proposal (1st August 2011 to 31st July 2012). MCS obtained a modification of the award to extend the initial completion date, revise...Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaWest Africa - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to West Africa (09-30-2011)
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January 1, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a map showing USAID/OFDA Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programs in West and North Africa.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaZimbabwe - Zambezi River Basin Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programs, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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September 30, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID developed a Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) which reports stable national food security due to an adequate 2009/2010 harvest and sufficient availability of food in local markets. However, some food-insecure populations will require assistance beginning in October and...Read more
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ZimbabweSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2010
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March 8, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
In 2010, Sudan continues to cope with the effects of conflict, displacement, and insecurity countrywide. Since 2003, a complex emergency in Sudan's western region of Darfur has affected more than 4.7 million people, including nearly 2.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). In Darfur,...Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaChad - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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October 8, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 10/08/2009.Read more
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ChadSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan (09-30-2009)
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September 30, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Sudan, including WASH aspects, as of 09/30/2009.Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaChad - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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September 25, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 09/25/2009.Read more
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ChadSub-Saharan AfricaEthiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #11, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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September 17, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update on the complex emergency in Ethiopia, including WASH aspects, as of 09/17/2009.Read more
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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan (09-04-2009)
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September 4, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Sudan, including WASH aspects, as of 09/04/2009.Read more
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