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

Addressing Water Misconceptions in Katutura

Publication date:
January 1, 2005
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Namibia is the driest country south of the Sahara. The administration of Windhoek, the capital, predicts that by the year 2020, the water demands will be greater than the supply. Many residents in Katutura, a mainly black section of Windhoek, have misconceptions about the quality of water they...Read more

Ammonia Wastewater Treatment by Immobilized Activated Sludge

Publication date:
January 1, 2010
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The increase in urbanization has created the need for proper management and treatment of wastewater. The activated sludge process is an alternative method to treat high strength ammonia wastewater. In this project, the effect of temperature and the nitrification performances in treating ammonia...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

Assisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (Jan-March 2014)

Publication date:
March 31, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
In early 2014 a new wave of violence across Darfur generated enormous additional humanitarian needs. Hostilities and violence involving Government forces supported by the Rapid Support Force, a Government-affiliated militia, and armed movements in Darfur have expanded and the conflict has spread...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sudan
Sub-Saharan Africa

Typhoon Haiyan Recovery Program: Baseline Assessment Report

Publication date:
March 1, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
The baseline assessment for this project was conducted in February 2014 using qualitative (focus group discussions and key informant interviews) and quantitative (household survey) methods. There were a total of 126 respondents interviewed from each of the 17 program area barangays in Tacloban...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Philippines
East Asia and Pacific

Somalia Livelihoods Support (Solis I and II)

Publication date:
February 28, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Somalia Livelihoods Support (SOLIS) project was implemented in two phases of 12 and 17 months respectively, ending in November 2012. It started during the end of the rainy season in 2010, continued through the drought and subsequent famine of 2011 (the worst drought to hit Somalia in 60 years)...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Somalia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Active USG Humanitarian Programs in Ethiopia [Map]

Publication date:
February 1, 2014
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/Country focus:
Ethiopia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Emergency Assistance to Storm-Affected Populations in Central Luzon: Final Results Report

Publication date:
January 1, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Emergency Assistance to Storm-Affected Populations in Central Luzon project was conceptualized based on the assessment made by Plan Philippines' 'Go Team' of basic humanitarian needs of families affected by Tropical Storm Maring, which hit the Philippines on August 18, 2013...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Philippines
East Asia and Pacific

Assisting the Vulnerable Conflict-Affected in Darfur Quarterly Report (Oct-Dec 2013 Period)

Publication date:
January 1, 2014
U.S. Agency for International Development
In 2013 South Darfur State was affected by various conflicts including fighting between the SAF and SLA-AW forces, fighting between militias and Government security officials, and inter-tribal fighting. The state also faced problems of banditry and criminality raising serious concerns about...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sudan
Sub-Saharan Africa

Quick Resource: Active Water Harvesting

Publication date:
December 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
This Active water Harvesting article explains the differences between passive and active water harvesting.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

Quick Resource: Maintenance

Publication date:
December 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
This quick resource shows the maintenance component of desert water harvesting such as cost of maintenance, proper maintenance techniques, and maintenance schedules for green infrastructure to work at peak performance.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

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