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

Haiti - Cholera: Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011

Publication date:
November 19, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an overview of humanitarian assistance to address widespread cholera outbreak in Haiti. On October 22, U.S. Ambassador Kenneth H. Merten issued a disaster declaration due to the cholera outbreak. USAID's Haiti Task Team (HTT)'comprising representatives from USAID...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Cholera: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011

Publication date:
November 16, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an overview of humanitarian assistance to address widespread cholera outbreak in Haiti. On October 22, U.S. Ambassador Kenneth H. Merten issued a disaster declaration due to the cholera outbreak. USAID's Haiti Task Team (HTT)'comprising representatives from USAID...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Zambezi River Basin Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programs, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Publication date:
September 30, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID developed a Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) which reports stable national food security due to an adequate 2009/2010 harvest and sufficient availability of food in local markets. However, some food-insecure populations will require assistance beginning in October and...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Zimbabwe
Sub-Saharan Africa

Haiti: Cash-For-Work (CFW) Activities in Haiti, Fiscal Year (FY) 2010

Publication date:
September 1, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an overview of USAID/OFDA Fiscal Year 2010 Cash-For-Work Activities in Haiti. The January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti destroyed homes, damaged productive assets, and disrupted transportation and market infrastructure'affecting economic activity at the household,...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

South Asia - Newsletter: July/August FY 2010

Publication date:
August 1, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding for disaster response and disaster risk reduction programs in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Such activities include latrine construction, access to emergency WASH facilities and expanding disease surveillance and tracking.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
South East Asia

Success Story: Providing Healthcare in Asile Comunal

Publication date:
July 6, 2010
Skoll Global Threats Fund
U.S. Agency for International Development
A success story on USAID-funded health teams treat 300 patients a week in Asile Comunal, Haiti.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

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