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
Video: Assessing and Planning Water Services with SolutionMUS
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May 1, 2015Winrock International
Unlike most rural water supply programs, SolutionMUS makes no assumptions about clients' water needs. This video describes SolutionMUS' participatory approach to assessing and planning water services known as water accounting. Read more
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GlobalDelivering Effective WASH Training
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December 19, 2016This workshop gives you the knowledge and skills you need to effectively facilitate and adapt lessons on WASH. During this workshop you build core skills in the areas of communication, instruction and facilitation. You are also exposed to basic concepts in lesson design. After completing the...Read more
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GlobalIntroduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS)
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April 27, 2017This workshop offers an introduction to types of water sources and contamination, the water treatment process and household water treatment and safe storage options. It also addresses which criteria to consider when looking at different options within HWTS. You will have the opportunity to practice...Read more
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GlobalHow to Make Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about how to make oral rehydration solution for those family members who are unwell.Read more
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GlobalHousehold Water Treatment Chlorination- The Safe Water System
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This resource is intended for public health professionals, community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and others interested in learning more about household water treatment using chlorination. Read more
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GlobalA Guide for Establishing a Community-Based Safe Water System Program
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This resource is intended for public health professionals, community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and others interested in a guide to establish a Community-Based Safe Water System Program Read more
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GlobalCommunity Water Projects
The Coca-Cola Company
This map shows how Coca-Cola is working to help ensure the long-term availability of water, a critical resource to both local communities and Coca-Cola's operations. Read more
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GlobalJoint statement on access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and freshwater ecosystem conservation
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July 16, 2021As the effects of climate change become more prevalent, the resilience and reliability of the world's freshwater is at risk. This September, the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be finalised and the outcome will determine how the world's governments approach two of our...Read more
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