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
Nepal -- Humanitarian Assistance: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
Published:
September 30, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Heavy monsoon rains resulted in flooding in SE Nepal that displaced 70,000 people. Heavy rains in mid-western and far western Nepal caused floods and landslides that displaced 180,000 people. USAID/OFDA contributed to SC/US for protection, relief commodities, and water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
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NepalSouth East AsiaUSG Humanitarian Assistance to Nepal [Map]
Published:
September 30, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Nepal in September 2008.Read more
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NepalSouth East AsiaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.