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

Democratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (11-06-2008)

Published: 
November 6, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 11/06/2008.Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
November 5, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Consecutive seasons of failed rains, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, rising inflation, endemic poverty, and limited government capacity, have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Approximately 7.2 million people receive food or cash assistance through the...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

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

Chad - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Chad (10-08-2008)

Published: 
October 8, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 10/08/2008.Read more
Regional focus: 
ChadSub-Saharan Africa

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

Ethiopia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ethiopia (10-01-2008)

Published: 
October 1, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Ethiopia. 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: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
October 1, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Severe rainfall created humanitarian challenges including: conflict, flooding, malnutrition, and infestation. USAID provided assistance with WASH, flood alleviation , food security, and nutrition in Ethiopia.Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Georgia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Georgia (09-30-2008)

Published: 
September 30, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Georgia. 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: 
GeorgiaEurope and Central Asia

East Timor - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to East Timor (09-03-2008)

Published: 
September 30, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to East Timor. 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: 
Timor-LesteEast Asia and Pacific

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

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