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 #11

Publication date:
August 7, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
Ongoing clashes between government forces and armed groups near the Sudan-Chad border in late July heightened tensions and limited humanitarian access to border areas. In addition, insecurity and targeted attacks against humanitarian workers continue to hinder the provision of emergency...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #10

Publication date:
July 2, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On June 15, the U.N. Secretary-General noted concern regarding the deterioration of relations between Chad and Sudan, and the subsequent impact on Darfur. Despite a May 2009 agreement between Chad and Sudan, violence between armed groups has continued in the border areas of Darfur and eastern...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sudan
Latin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #9

Publication date:
June 5, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
International humanitarian organizations continue to address gaps due to the GNU-mandated expulsion of 13 international organizations and closure of three national humanitarian agencies. In addition, ongoing fighting in North Darfur and increasing cross-border tensions with Chad have...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

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