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.

Emergency & Disaster Relief Resources

Global - USAID/OFDA Health Sector Update, Fiscal Year (FY) 2013

Publication date:
October 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Horn of Africa is recovering from one of the worst droughts on record with 13.3 million people in need of assistance of some kind. Recognizing the inextricable link between health and other core humanitarian sectors, particularly nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), USAID/OFDA...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Ethiopia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Targeted Shelter, Livelihood and WASH Assistance in the Resettlement Areas of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka

Publication date:
September 20, 2012
Skoll Global Threats Fund
U.S. Agency for International Development
Our goal is to provide safe and dignified shelter and/or realizable income generating opportunities by filling current gaps in shelter, livelihood and WASH support for highly vulnerable families in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sri Lanka
South East Asia

South Asia - Newsletter: May/June FY 2012

Publication date:
June 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding for disaster response and disaster risk reduction programs in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan including distribution of WASH resources. Preventing the spread of water and vector borne illnesses are a top priority.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
South East Asia

Haiti - Hosting Support: an Overlooked Humanitarian Shelter, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012

Publication date:
February 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
Hosting support following disasters has been an effective method of providing emergency resources to citizens in the example countries of Pakistan and Haiti. This method also provide water, sanitation and hygiene resources to effected citizens.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

Emergency Response and Livelihood Recovery for Drought Affected Communities in North Eastern Kenya: Final Report: August 1, 2011-April 30, 2012

Publication date:
January 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
In response to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, Mercy Corps has been implementing the Emergency Response and Livelihood Recovery Program in Wajir District of Northeastern Kenya with support from the USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. The OFDA program was heavily invested...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Kenya
Sub-Saharan Africa

Haiti - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti (11-14-2011)

Publication date:
November 14, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Haiti. 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
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

Iraq - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Iraq (10-21-2011)

Publication date:
October 21, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Iraq. 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
Regional/Country focus:
Iraq
Middle East and North Africa

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