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
FY13 WASH Annual Report: Malawi
Published:
January 1, 2014World Vision
This report summarizes the work done through WVUS-funded WASH programs with World Vision Malawi from October 2012 through September 2013.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study on Boreholes in Malawi
Published:
March 1, 2014World Vision
Children and families in Chimpini village are no longer dependent on the contaminated Chasato River for their water, the same water that would make them sick regularly. Alternately, they no longer need to walk nearly two miles to an overly crowded borehole.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study on Pump Repair and Business in Niger
Published:
March 1, 2014World Vision
Learning the technical skills necessary to repair hand pumps has helped Bassirou Moudi create a new business while ensuring water continues to flow in his community.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaCase Study: Hand-Drilled Well with Transformative Impact
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March 1, 2014World Vision
This is a story about how a hand-drilled well brought water and hope to a women's group in Rwanda...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaSolution Story: A Kabori Story - A Family Upgrades their Multiple-Use Water Services
Published:
December 1, 2010Winrock International
A solution story about a Nigerien family that struggles with limited water access until a combination of technologies helps them meet all of their water needs.Read more
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