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

Field Guide: Maintaining Rain Gardens, Swales, and Stormwater Planters

Publication date:
January 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Sustainable storm water facilities (i.e. Low Impact Development-LID)attempt to mimic the natural water cycle. They function to slow and reduce the amount of storm water that enters rivers and pipes as well as filter pollutants to protect our infrastructure and watersheds.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

Rainwater Harvesting Conservation, Credit, Codes, and Cost: Literature Review and Case Studies

Publication date:
January 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Rainwater harvesting has been used throughout history as a water conservation measure, particularly in regions where other water resources are scarce or difficult to access. In recent years, researchers and policy makers have shown renewed interest in water use strategies due to rising water...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

Yemen : Complex Emergency - Fact Sheet #1, FY 2014

Publication date:
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
This fact sheet provides an overview of the emergency response to the complex humanitarian emergency in Yemen.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Yemen, Rep.
Middle East and North Africa

Integrating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Into Nutrition Programming

Publication date:
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
Recent studies suggest that after a period of exclusive breastfeeding in the early months of life, children 6-17 months of age show an increase in the incidence of diarrhea that correlates with the introduction of complementary feeding.7 In developing countries, children under age 2...Read more

National Water Program 2012 Strategy- Response to Climate Change

Publication date:
December 1, 2012
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Climate change poses significant challenges to water resources and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Water Program (NWP). The NWP 2012 Strategy: Response to Climate Change addresses climate change in the context of our water programs. It emphasizes assessing and managing...Read more

Latin America and the Caribbean - Newsletter: November FY 2013

Publication date:
November 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding on a variety of projects in Latin America and the Caribbean including water, sanitation and hygiene as well as disaster relief efforts. There has been a significant focus on supporting urban areas in the area specifically in response to disasters including...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Latin America and the Caribbean

Egypt Water and Wastewater Sector Support Program (Year 5 Work Plan)

Publication date:
October 4, 2012
Skoll Global Threats Fund
U.S. Agency for International Development
Chemonics International is pleased to present this Year 5 work plan for the Egypt Water and Wastewater Sector Support (WWSS) Program. The plan covers a 15-month period from July 1, 2012 - September 15, 2013, which includes the final year of the project's activities. The period will run...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Egypt, Arab Rep.
Middle East and North Africa

Global - USAID/OFDA Health Sector Update, Fiscal Year (FY) 2013

Publication date:
October 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Horn of Africa is recovering from one of the worst droughts on record with 13.3 million people in need of assistance of some kind. Recognizing the inextricable link between health and other core humanitarian sectors, particularly nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), USAID/OFDA...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Ethiopia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Targeted Shelter, Livelihood and WASH Assistance in the Resettlement Areas of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka

Publication date:
September 20, 2012
Skoll Global Threats Fund
U.S. Agency for International Development
Our goal is to provide safe and dignified shelter and/or realizable income generating opportunities by filling current gaps in shelter, livelihood and WASH support for highly vulnerable families in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sri Lanka
South East Asia

Municipal Infrastructure and IDP Housing Rehab Project Meeting Minutes

Publication date:
September 17, 2012
Skoll Global Threats Fund
U.S. Agency for International Development
Municipal Development Fund (MDF) of Georgia and TetraTech, in coordination with the project sponsor USAID-Georgia and project beneficiary United Water Supply Company of Georgia (UWSCG), organized Environmental Scoping Stakeholder Meeting for the proposed Oni Water Supply Improvement Sub-Project...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Europe and Central Asia
Georgia

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