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

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #12

Published: 
September 4, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
The U.S. Government (USG) is the largest bilateral donor to Sudan and has contributed more than $4.5 billion for humanitarian programs in Sudan and eastern Chad since FY 2004. The USG continues to support the implementation of the CPA and joins the international community in seeking a peaceful...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #10

Published: 
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 focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #8

Published: 
May 4, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
A steady decline in the operational environment in Darfur has characterized the first quarter of 2009, according to U.N. reports. The U.N. noted that intense military confrontations resulting in the displacement of more than 42,000 people from South Darfur to North Darfur, followed by the...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #6

Published: 
March 10, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On March 4, the GNU Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) ordered 12 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and one international development firm to terminate programs in northern Sudan and cancelled the organizations' registrations after the International Criminal Court (ICC)...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #3

Published: 
December 5, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Fighting between armed opposition groups and SAF and allied militias continued throughout November, despite the November, despite the November 12 announcement of an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Darfur. Banditry and attacks on humanitarian workers hampered the provision of relief assistance...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #2

Published: 
October 31, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
In October, fighting between Sudanese government forces and armed opposition groups, as well as inter-ethnic conflict hampered humanitarian access to North and South Darfur and led to new displacement, In West Darfur refugee and IDP camps, unrest led to violence and cause U.N. and non-governmental...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #1

Published: 
October 3, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
In September, insecurity continued to cause displacement and impede humanitarian access to populations in need. Fighting in North Darfur significantly limited humanitarian access to newly displaced populations and caused several agencies to limit or suspend humanitarian programs in the area...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

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