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
Democratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (11-13-2008)
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November 13, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 11/13/2008.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaDemocratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (11-06-2008)
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November 6, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 11/06/2008.Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaEthiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009
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November 5, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Consecutive seasons of failed rains, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, rising inflation, endemic poverty, and limited government capacity, have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Approximately 7.2 million people receive food or cash assistance through the...Read more
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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaChad - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Chad (10-08-2008)
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October 8, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 10/08/2008.Read more
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ChadSub-Saharan AfricaEthiopia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ethiopia (10-01-2008)
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October 1, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Ethiopia. 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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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaEthiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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October 1, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Severe rainfall created humanitarian challenges including: conflict, flooding, malnutrition, and infestation. USAID provided assistance with WASH, flood alleviation , food security, and nutrition in Ethiopia.Read more
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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaZimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (09-19-2008)
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September 19, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Zimbabwe. 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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ZimbabweSub-Saharan AfricaZimbabwe - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #3, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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September 19, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Provides a situation report of fiscal year (FY) 2008 to Zimbabwe for the Complex Emergency.Read more
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ZimbabweSub-Saharan AfricaKenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (09-17-2008)
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September 17, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Kenya in September 2008.Read more
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KenyaSub-Saharan AfricaSomalia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Somalia (09-10-2008)
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September 10, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of ongoing USG Humanitarian assistance to Somalia in September 2008.Read more
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