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

Training in Operations and Maintenance for Pumps in Rural Water Systems in Bolivia

Published: 
September 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
After visiting the water pumps in Bolivia, the recommendations include: -USAID should continue to support the critical development of operations and maintain efforts in DSA. -DSA should provide supervisors with the necessary equipment and tools, information and support they need to carry out their...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Training Workshop on Rainwater Roof Catchment, San Julian, Bolivia

Published: 
January 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/Bolivia asked WASH to assist them in conducting a workshop on rainwater catchment. Chapters 1 and 2 of this report describe the background to the workshop and the pre-workshop arrangements. Chapter 3 discusses the progress of the workshop in San Julian, and Chapter 4 contains a general...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Evaluation of the SEDRI/IEOS Rural Water and Sanitation Program in Ecuador

Published: 
September 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project component to develop and implement a model rural water supply and sanitation (RWSS) program to be coordinated by Ecuador's Secretariat of Integrated Rural Development (SEDRI) and implemented primarily by the Ecuadorian Institute of Sanitary Works (IEOS). Special mid-term...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Operation and Maintenance of Rural Drinking Water and Latrine Programs in Honduras

Published: 
September 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
To combat high mortality resulting from water-related diseases, A.I.D. has conducted a project to develop safe drinking water and sanitation systems for rural residents of northwest Honduras. This report evaluates the Government of Honduras' (GOH) operation and maintenance (O&M) of these...Read more
Regional focus: 
HondurasLatin America and the Caribbean

A Study of the Community Promotion Component of the Rural Sanitation Project in Bolivia

Published: 
May 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report deals with the community participation component of the Rural Sanitation Project and also provides an evaluation design for the project. The key aspect evaluated is the effectiveness of the work of the sanitary technicians in promoting and supporting community participation through the...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Evaluation of Well Drilling Equipment for Bolivia Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program

Published: 
May 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
An evaluation was conducted to assess the appropriate type of well drilling equipment to be purchased for the reactivated Bolivia Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project. This report presents the consultant's findings. Groundwater resources in the Departments of Cochabamba and Chuquisaca...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Assistance in The Development of a Water and Sanitation Policy for Ecuador

Published: 
March 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report summarizes the work of a team that provided technical assistance to the Sub secretary for Environmental Quality [Subsecretarla de Saneamiento Ambiental or SSA] of the Government of Ecuador (GOE). The consultant team was provided by the Water and Sanitation for Health (WASH) Project at...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Assessment of the Environmental Sanitation Construction Component: Integrated Health and Nutrition Systems Project in Guatemala

Published: 
November 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Integrated Health and Nutrition System Project was initiated with the signing of the loan agreement on September 30, 1980. The project is designed to improve the health/nutrition status and overall welfare of the rural poor in the departments of Totonicapan, San Marcos and Solola through full...Read more
Regional focus: 
GuatemalaLatin America and the Caribbean

Technical Assistance to Manufacturers of Aid Hand pumps and Roboscreens in Honduras, Phase I

Published: 
January 1, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of Honduras included in its five-year plan for 1979-1983 the improvement of water supply and sanitation for up to 75 percent of its rural population. The USAID Mission in Honduras, in keeping with a long history of U.S. assistance in Honduran water and sanitation projects, executed a...Read more
Regional focus: 
HondurasLatin America and the Caribbean

Feasibility of Rural Groundwater Development in Honduras

Published: 
December 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Gravity or wells could be used to provide water to target communities. MSP has identified 3000 communities as possibly requiring wells and SANAA has identified 500 communities as its target (approx. 2000 wells could be needed). This project is located in rural areas of western Honduras. USAID...Read more
Regional focus: 
HondurasLatin America and the Caribbean

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