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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Southern Africa - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Southern Africa (09-30-2011)
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September 30, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA's FY 2011 DRR activities in Southern Africa focused on instituting early warning systems for floods and cyclones, building national and regional capacity for risk management, strengthening agricultural livelihoods to mitigate the effects of drought and food insecurity, and...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSouthern 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 AfricaYemen - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #10, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
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September 1, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet describes the status of water, sanitation and hygiene services to Yemen during a humanitarian crisis due to conflict.Read more
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Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North AfricaYemen - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #8, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
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August 1, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet describes the status of water, sanitation and hygiene services to Yemen during a humanitarian crisis due to conflict.Read more
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Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North AfricaYemen - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #6, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
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July 1, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet describes the status of water, sanitation and hygiene services to Yemen during a humanitarian crisis due to conflict.Read more
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Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North AfricaYemen - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
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July 1, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet describes the status of water, sanitation and hygiene services to Yemen during a humanitarian crisis due to conflict.Read more
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Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North AfricaYemen - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
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June 1, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet describes the status of water, sanitation and hygiene services to Yemen during a humanitarian crisis due to conflict.Read more
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Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North AfricaYemen - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011
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June 1, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet describes the status of water, sanitation and hygiene services to Yemen during a humanitarian crisis due to conflict.Read more
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Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North AfricaHaiti - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti (05-03-2011)
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May 3, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an overview of Cholera Treatment Facility Distribution for Haiti Cholera Outreach, an overview of USAID Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti for Cholera Outreach, and ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti for the Earthquake in 2011.Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti (04-15-2011)
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April 15, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an overview of Cholera Treatment Facility Distribution for Haiti Cholera Outreach, an overview of USAID Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti for Cholera Outreach, and ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti for the Earthquake in 2011.Read more
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