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

Kenya - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #10, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
March 26, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Several factors impacting the upcoming maize harvest that are preventing farmers in IDP camps from preparing land for the long-rains planting season. The number of hectares planted during the upcoming season estimated to fall 25 to 30% below normal levels. IDPs are remaining in or moving into camps...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Kenya
Sub-Saharan Africa

Somalia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #3, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
March 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

Kenya - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #9, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
March 19, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Population displacement threatens to reduce land cultivation by up to 30% in the upcoming long rains planting season, likely to result in decreased food production and negatively impact food security throughout Kenya. Humanitarian agencies report concern over declining food security among...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Kenya
Sub-Saharan Africa

Ecuador - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ecuador (03-27-2008)

Publication date:
March 7, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Ecuador. 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:
Ecuador
Latin America and the Caribbean

Ecuador - Floods: Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
March 7, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID response to severe flooding in Ecuador to provide WASH facilities, food security, and meeting the most pressing needs of women and children.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Ecuador
Latin America and the Caribbean

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