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
Case 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 AfricaCase Study on Business and Youth Mentorship
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March 1, 2014World Vision
Stephen Okerayot was among the first to adopt World Vision's low-cost well-drilling methods and discovered that helping his community obtain clean water led to new business opportunities and a chance to mentor youth. This is his story.Read more
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GlobalWater and Sustainability (Volume 4): U.S. Electricity Consumption for Water Supply and Treatment -- The Next Century
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January 1, 2002Electric Power Research Institute
The objectives of this study are to determine if there will be sufficient electricity available for providing fresh water and treating wastewater to satisfy the country's agricultural, power production, industrial, and drinking water needs, deterrmine typical electricity consumption per unit...Read more
Ghana - Water and Sanitation
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October 6, 2014Millennium Challenge Corporation
The Ghana Community Services Activity was designed to complement the Agriculture Project by providing educational, water and sanitation and rural electrification infrastructure in the Intervention Zones and by enhancing the capacity of local governments to deliver the related services. These...Read more
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GhanaSolution Story: Burkinab� Household Invests in Upgrading Traditional Well
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March 1, 2014Winrock International
A solution story about a household in Burkina Faso that upgrades their traditional well to provide more water for productive uses. Read more
Solution Story: Household Self-Investment Sustainably Meets Real Water Needs
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March 1, 2014Winrock International
A solution story about a household that chooses to upgrade their well for convenience, safety and income generation opportunities in Burkina Faso.Read more
Solution Story: MUS Meets Local Needs of Clients and Creates Jobs for Local Private Enterprises.
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March 1, 2014Winrock International
A solution story about manual well drilling and rope pumps; low-cost technologies that make improved wells affordable for rural families and rives business for local entrepreneurs. Read more
Solution Story: A Kabori Story - A Family Upgrades their Multiple-Use Water Services
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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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Sub-Saharan AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.