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

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #10

Publication date:
July 2, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On June 15, the U.N. Secretary-General noted concern regarding the deterioration of relations between Chad and Sudan, and the subsequent impact on Darfur. Despite a May 2009 agreement between Chad and Sudan, violence between armed groups has continued in the border areas of Darfur and eastern...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sudan
Latin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #9

Publication date:
June 5, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
International humanitarian organizations continue to address gaps due to the GNU-mandated expulsion of 13 international organizations and closure of three national humanitarian agencies. In addition, ongoing fighting in North Darfur and increasing cross-border tensions with Chad have...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

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