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
Case Study on Improvements in Open Defecation
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March 1, 2014World Vision
When families have drinking water and improved sanitation near their homes, and adopt good hygiene practices, they gain health and hope for life. Noelie, a community member, tells the story of change in her community.Read more
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GlobalCase Study on Business and Youth Mentorship
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March 1, 2014World Vision
Stephen Okerayot was among the first to adopt World Vision's low-cost well-drilling methods and discovered that helping his community obtain clean water led to new business opportunities and a chance to mentor youth. This is his story.Read more
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GlobalWASH Hilton in Practice Paper
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September 1, 2012World Vision
This report provides a retrospective look at the philanthropic investments of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector over the last two decades. It summarizes the Foundation's achievements, critical lessons learned, and the evolution of the...Read more
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GlobalWhere Most Needed: FY13 WASH Annual Report
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July 1, 2014World Vision
This annual report, covering the period of October 2012-September 2013, summarizes annual WASH work done in 10 countries prioritized for funding by World Vision United States.Read more
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GlobalWhere Most Needed: FY14 WASH Semi-Annual Report
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July 1, 2014World Vision
This semi-annual report covers WASH work funded by World Vision United States through its For Every Child Campaign, October 2013 through March 2014. Read more
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GlobalProcesses for Sustainability: Women and Water Management
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October 19, 2016World VisionThe Water Institute at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
This two-page document summarises the findings of a recent study conducted by researchers at The Water Institute at the University of North Carolina, which discovered the role of women in water committees related to the sustainability of the water system. This study discovered that women are...Read more
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GlobalProcesses for Sustainability: Facilitating a Cycle of Success
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October 19, 2016World VisionThe Water Institute at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
This two-page document summarises the findings of a recent study conducted by researchers at The Water Institute at the University of North Carolina. The lack of sustainable community-managed drinking water systems is a major concern in low- and middle-income countries. While water system breakdown...Read more
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GlobalWorld Vision's Approach to Community Engagement for Sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Projects
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October 7, 2016World Vision
This report will serve to articulate the method of community engagement that World Vision has implemented to achieve high levels of long-term sustainability within their West Africa Regional WASH projects.Read more
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