Rural Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
According to World Vision, more than 80 percent of those lacking access to safe water and sanitation live in rural areas, especially in the rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Resources available in this sub-theme include assessments of interagency collaboration in rural water and sanitation projects and assessments of rural water supply and emergency needs worldwide, among other resources that support the rural access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
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Rural Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Resources
Water Quality Evaluation -- Swaziland Rural Water Supplies: O.D.M. Baseline Study
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December 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
A water quality evaluation of Swaziland rural water supplies. This present study arose from the findings of a previous study which took place during the dry season. It was suggested that the water quality determined, both chemical and bacteriological could be different from that observed during the...Read more
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Swaziland, Sub-Saharan AfricaSwaziland Rural Water Supplies: a Base-Line Study
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August 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
The objective of this study was to send a multidisciplinary team to Swaziland for a short period to obtain just the minimum basic information about the existing water supplies, their quality, location, role in household activities, organization aspects and so on, to enable an evaluation to be made...Read more
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Swaziland, Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study: Hand-Drilled Well with Transformative Impact
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This is a story about how a hand-drilled well brought water and hope to a women's group in Rwanda...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaAccess to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: A Survey Assessment of Persons with Disabilities in Rural Mali
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October 1, 2013World Vision
The objective of this survey was to assess numbers and types of [persons with] disabilities in relation to access and use of WASH facilities. Related public attitudes and preferences of persons with disabilities were also assessed within target communities served by World Vision Mali. The survey...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCompendium of Accessible WASH Technologies
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December 3, 2014WEDC - Loughborough University, WaterAid
This compendium of accessible WASH technologies is designed for use by staff, such as health workers and community volunteers, working directly with communities in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. A few examples of technologies are presented that families can adapt to suit their needs and budgets...Read more
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