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.
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Emergency & Disaster Relief Resources
Assisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (Jan-March 2014)
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March 31, 2014U.S. Agency for International Development
In early 2014 a new wave of violence across Darfur generated enormous additional humanitarian needs. Hostilities and violence involving Government forces supported by the Rapid Support Force, a Government-affiliated militia, and armed movements in Darfur have expanded and the conflict has spread...Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaAssisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (Oct-Dec 2013 Period)
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January 1, 2014U.S. Agency for International Development
In 2013 South Darfur State was affected by various conflicts including fighting between the SAF and SLA-AW forces, fighting between militias and Government security officials, and inter-tribal fighting. The state also faced problems of banditry and criminality raising serious concerns about...Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaKhartoum/White Nile Emergency Project: Final Report
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November 10, 2013U.S. Agency for International Development
The overall goal of this project was to assist humanitarian agencies to effectively and promptly respond to North-South separation related emergencies in Khartoum and White Nile States through the provision of needed resources to organizations already on the ground who have a history of working...Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaAssisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (July-Sept 2012)
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January 1, 2012U.S. Agency for International Development
According to the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) Sudan Humanitarian Weekly update for September 2012, sporadic fighting continued in parts of Darfur, resulting in new civilian displacement.Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaAssisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (July-Sept 2011)
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January 1, 2011U.S. Agency for International Development
This quarter, July to September 2011, represented the transition from the 1st OFDA grant (1st June 2010 to 31st July 2011) to the approval of the cost extension proposal (1st August 2011 to 31st July 2012). MCS obtained a modification of the award to extend the initial completion date, revise...Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2010
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March 8, 2010U.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
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan (09-30-2009)
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September 30, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Sudan, including WASH aspects, as of 09/30/2009.Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan (09-04-2009)
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September 4, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Sudan, including WASH aspects, as of 09/04/2009.Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan (04-30-2009)
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April 30, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Sudan, including WASH aspects, as of 04/30/2009.Read more
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SudanSub-Saharan AfricaSudan - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Sudan (04-28-2009)
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April 28, 2009U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Sudan, including WASH aspects, as of 04/28/2009.Read more
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