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

Kenya - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
January 11, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Post-election violence has displaced 225,000 people and led to the death of nearly 50 others, according the U.N. OCHA. The U.N. activated the cluster system for humanitarian responders to share information, coordinate responses, and identify resources and gaps. The clusters, including WASH, health...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Kenya
Sub-Saharan Africa

Somalia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
December 20, 2007
U.S. Agency for International Development
Large-scale fighting in Somalia has led to deterioration in humanitarian conditions. As a result refugees have fled the country and people have been displaced within Somalia. They are in need of humanitarian assistance. Combined effects of poor and failed rains, continuing conflict, massive...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Somalia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ethiopia (11-30-2007)

Publication date:
November 30, 2007
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

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
November 30, 2007
U.S. Agency for International Development
Cyclical droughts, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, endemic poverty, and limited government capacity, have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Despite an overall improvement in food security in 2007, approximately 8 million people in Ethiopia continue to...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Ethiopia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Somalia - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Publication date:
November 2, 2007
U.S. Agency for International Development
Residents have fled due to an upsurge in fighting and an intensification of TFG security operations. More than 1.5 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance due to the cumulative effects of drought conditions, floods, and civil conflict. The U.N. WHO issued an alert for a potential...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Somalia
Sub-Saharan Africa

Emerging Private Sector Participation Arrangements for Solid Waste Management in India

Publication date:
May 1, 2001
U.S. Agency for International Development
India produces approximately 48 million tons of urban solid waste annually. Current generation is about 0.46 kg per capita per day, two to three times more than rural waste generation and is increasing by 1.3% per year. These increases and changes will further stress already limited financial...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
India
South East Asia

Quarterly Program Performance Report 1 of 2001: Appropriate Technology for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Rural Middle East Areas -- Reporting Period January 1, 2001-March 31, 2001

Publication date:
April 10, 2001
U.S. Agency for International Development
Progress report detailing work on irrigation networks, tree transplants, wetland and polishing pond construction, evaluative studies for the construction of a full scale treatment plant, pilot plant construction, pathogen testing, and educational workshops in Middle East North AfricaRead more
Regional/Country focus:
Middle East and North Africa

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