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

Burma - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Burma (05-08-2008)

Publication date:
May 8, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Burma. 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:
Burma
South East Asia

Burma - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Burma (05-07-2008)

Publication date:
May 7, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Burma. 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:
Burma
South East Asia

Kenya - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Kenya (05-07-2008)

Publication date:
May 7, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Kenya. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as what government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Kenya
Sub-Saharan Africa

Sri Lanka - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Sri Lanka (05-07-2008)

Publication date:
May 7, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Sri Lanka. 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:
Sri Lanka
South East Asia

Burma - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Burma (05-05-2008)

Publication date:
May 5, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Burma. 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:
Burma
South East Asia

Kenya - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #12, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
April 23, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
The April 13 announcement of the formation of a coalition cabinet has led to a reduction in tensions in areas of Kenya affected by post-election crisis. Existing camp shelter resources upgraded in response to protracted displacement needs compounded by the onset of the March rains. USAID/DART...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Kenya
Sub-Saharan Africa

Somalia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
April 21, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Large-scale fighting in Somalia has led to deterioration in humanitarian conditions. As a result refugees have fled the country and people have been displaced within Somalia. They are in need of humanitarian assistance. Combined effects of poor and failed rains, continuing conflict, massive...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Somalia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Chad - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Chad (04-11-2008)

Publication date:
April 11, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Chad. 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:
Chad
Sub-Saharan Africa

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