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

Sudan - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2010

Publication date:
March 8, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
In 2010, Sudan continues to cope with the effects of conflict, displacement, and insecurity countrywide. Since 2003, a complex emergency in Sudan's western region of Darfur has affected more than 4.7 million people, including nearly 2.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). In Darfur,...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sudan
Sub-Saharan Africa

Latin America and the Caribbean - Newsletter: March FY 2010

Publication date:
March 1, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding in Latin America and the Caribbean largely focused on rebuilding in Haiti and Chile following recent earthquakes by assisting with transitional structures and water, sanitation and hygiene services.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Latin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Ongoing USG Assistance to Sudan and Eastern Chad

Publication date:
October 3, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This set of maps provides information on U.S. Government assistance to Sudan and Eastern Chad. The maps include narrative summaries of the conflict and resulting support from the U.S. government. The maps also offer information regarding which organizations are providing support in each region,...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #12

Publication date:
September 4, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
The U.S. Government (USG) is the largest bilateral donor to Sudan and has contributed more than $4.5 billion for humanitarian programs in Sudan and eastern Chad since FY 2004. The USG continues to support the implementation of the CPA and joins the international community in seeking a peaceful...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sudan
Latin America and the Caribbean

Lesotho and Swaziland - Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programs, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Publication date:
September 1, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
Detailed report of how Swaziland and Lesotho have dealt with serious water shortages which were the result of intensive agricultural practices and livestock overgrazing. The USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network identifies higher than average food prices which reflect potential household food...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Swaziland
Sub-Saharan Africa

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