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

Final Evaluation: Machaze Emergency Water Project

Published: 
October 1, 1995
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Machaze emergency water project was implemented by CARE from May 1994 to November 1995. This report provides a final evaluation of the project to assess the outputs of the project and its final impact. Read more
Regional focus: 
MozambiqueSub-Saharan Africa

Ouagadougou's Water Supply and Water Supplies for Displaced Persons in Burkina Faso

Published: 
August 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
The current status of the Ouagadougou water supply is precarious. Water in the reservoirs, available for use as of March 10, will be exhausted by June 10 if the average daily reduction of volume experienced in January is allowed to continue. While it is entirely possible that current supplies can...Read more
Regional focus: 
Burkina FasoSub-Saharan Africa

Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation Assistance to the Ethiopian Drought and Famine

Published: 
August 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report contains a description of the activities of the consultant regarding both the USAID water project and his advisory role with the United Nations. In addition, it describes the status of USAID water supply assistance as of March 1985 and presents recommendations for future actions.Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Jordan: Complex Crises Fund (CCF) Mid-Cycle Portfolio Review (MPR)

Published: 
March 18, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
Responding to potential instability resulting from increasing populations of Syrian refugees in the Jordan's Northern Governorates of Irbid and Mafraq, USAID Jordan received $20 Million in resources from the Complex Crises Fund (CCF) to support Phase II implementation of the Community Based...Read more
Regional focus: 
JordanMiddle East and North Africa

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