Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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September 11, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Throughout August a tropical storm and hurricane passed over Haiti resulting in heavy rains and winds. USAID/OFDA has allocated $7.5million in humanitarian assistance and the total value of USG humanitarian assistance is $20million. The GOH requested international support for the three phases of...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanLatin America and the Caribbean - Newsletter: September FY 2008
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September 1, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding in Latin America and the Caribbean largely focused on humanitarian aid in response to recent tropical storms and hurricanes which effected Costa Rica, Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Also detailed are Chile's volcano early warning system, and land...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanEcuador - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ecuador (03-27-2008)
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March 7, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Ecuador. 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
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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanEcuador - Floods: Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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March 7, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID response to severe flooding in Ecuador to provide WASH facilities, food security, and meeting the most pressing needs of women and children.Read more
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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanEcuador - Floods: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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February 29, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID response to severe flooding in Ecuador to provide WASH facilities, food security, and other items needed by the residents of the 13 effected provinces.Read more
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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanDesigning a Sanitation Program for the Urban Poor: Case Study From Montego Bay, Jamaica
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May 1, 1997U.S. Agency for International Development
This report provides a case study of how to design a sanitation program within the unique conditions of a peri-urban settlement. Specifically, the report considers the experience of USAID's Environmental Health Project in designing an initiative to install and maintain appropriate excreta and...Read more
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JamaicaLatin America and the CaribbeanActivity Report: Plan for CDS to Establish a Water and Sanitation District in Haiti
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May 1, 1996U.S. Agency for International Development
This project was designed to support the Centers pour le Development et la Sante in Haiti in establishing an autonomous organization capable of managing the UNDP-financed water supply system and providing environmental sanitation services with revenues from the sale of water. Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanProject Definition Reports: EIA [environmental impact assessment] Project Paper Technical Assistance for the Water and Sanitation District Project
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August 1, 1995U.S. Agency for International Development
The St. Anne Parish suffers from poor environmental management, lack of water and sewerage services to critical areas, and lack of sufficient resources to adequately maintain the infrastructure. These problems threaten public health, diminish water supplies and adversely impact water quality. This...Read more
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JamaicaLatin America and the CaribbeanPromoting Community Participation in Municipal Services: Potable Water Project in Matagalpa, Nicaragua
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July 1, 1995U.S. Agency for International Development
In March 1991, the Municipality of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, reached an agreement with the national water authority to allow the municipality to assume administration of the municipal water system. This would be the nation's first experiment with decentralization of a utility service. Under the...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanCARE Water and Health
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December 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
Summarizes final evaluation (XD-ABJ-177-A) of a project (11/91-9/93), implemented by CARE in northwestern Guatemala, to construct water supply structures and latrines and provide health education and training in water system maintenance. The evaluation focused on (1) three activities which CARE...Read more
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