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

Targeted Shelter, Livelihood and WASH Assistance in the Resettlement Areas of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka

Published: 
September 20, 2012
Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
Our goal is to provide safe and dignified shelter and/or realizable income generating opportunities by filling current gaps in shelter, livelihood and WASH support for highly vulnerable families in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

South Asia - Newsletter: May/June FY 2012

Published: 
June 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding for disaster response and disaster risk reduction programs in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan including distribution of WASH resources. Preventing the spread of water and vector borne illnesses are a top priority.Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

South Asia - Newsletter: July/August FY 2010

Published: 
August 1, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding for disaster response and disaster risk reduction programs in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Such activities include latrine construction, access to emergency WASH facilities and expanding disease surveillance and tracking.Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Kabul - Urban Development and Humanitarian Shelter in Kabul: Current Issues and Next Steps, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
June 1, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID has provided significant funding for the rebuilding of Afghanistan including settlement assistance including structures, water, sanitation and hygiene, water resource management, and climate aspects.Read more
Regional focus: 
AfghanistanSouth East Asia

Nepal -- Humanitarian Assistance: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 30, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Heavy monsoon rains resulted in flooding in SE Nepal that displaced 70,000 people. Heavy rains in mid-western and far western Nepal caused floods and landslides that displaced 180,000 people. USAID/OFDA contributed to SC/US for protection, relief commodities, and water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

USG Humanitarian Assistance to Nepal [Map]

Published: 
September 30, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This one pager provides an overview of USG Humanitarian assistance to Nepal in September 2008.Read more
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Burma - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Burma (06-05-2008)

Published: 
June 5, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Burma. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
BurmaSouth East Asia

Burma - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Burma (05-23-2008)

Published: 
June 5, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Burma. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
BurmaSouth East Asia

Burma - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Burma (06-02-2008)

Published: 
June 1, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Burma. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
BurmaSouth East Asia

Burma - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Burma (05-29-2008)

Published: 
May 29, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Burma. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional focus: 
BurmaSouth East Asia

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