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

Drought, Rural Water Supply and Emergency Needs in Botswana

Published: 
February 1, 1988
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report covers the needs of Botswana and USAID's reaction to drought, rural water supply and emergency needs.Read more
Regional focus: 
BotswanaSub-Saharan Africa

Ouagadougou's Water Supply and Water Supplies for Displaced Persons in Burkina Faso

Published: 
August 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
The current status of the Ouagadougou water supply is precarious. Water in the reservoirs, available for use as of March 10, will be exhausted by June 10 if the average daily reduction of volume experienced in January is allowed to continue. While it is entirely possible that current supplies can...Read more
Regional focus: 
Burkina FasoSub-Saharan Africa

Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation Assistance to the Ethiopian Drought and Famine

Published: 
August 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report contains a description of the activities of the consultant regarding both the USAID water project and his advisory role with the United Nations. In addition, it describes the status of USAID water supply assistance as of March 1985 and presents recommendations for future actions.Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Helping Ghana Search for Water

Published: 
September 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report summarizes the findings and recommendations of a four-week WASH consultancy to Ghana beginning in July 1984. It was made at the request of the AID Ghana mission and AID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) to address the critical shortage of drinking water in many parts...Read more
Regional focus: 
GhanaSub-Saharan Africa

West Africa - Pounds of Prevention: a Disaster Risk Reduction Story, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012

U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID in partnership with the UN have invested in working to prevent outbreaks of Cholera and developing the necessary tools to quickly respond to outbreaks as well as studying past outbreaks of Cholera in West Africa.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

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