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

South Asia - Newsletter: July/August FY 2010

Published: 
August 1, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding for disaster response and disaster risk reduction programs in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Such activities include latrine construction, access to emergency WASH facilities and expanding disease surveillance and tracking.Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Sudan - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2010

Published: 
March 8, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
In 2010, Sudan continues to cope with the effects of conflict, displacement, and insecurity countrywide. Since 2003, a complex emergency in Sudan's western region of Darfur has affected more than 4.7 million people, including nearly 2.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). In Darfur,...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

Latin America and the Caribbean - Newsletter: March FY 2010

Published: 
March 1, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding in Latin America and the Caribbean largely focused on rebuilding in Haiti and Chile following recent earthquakes by assisting with transitional structures and water, sanitation and hygiene services.Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #12

Published: 
September 4, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
The U.S. Government (USG) is the largest bilateral donor to Sudan and has contributed more than $4.5 billion for humanitarian programs in Sudan and eastern Chad since FY 2004. The USG continues to support the implementation of the CPA and joins the international community in seeking a peaceful...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #11

Published: 
August 7, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
Ongoing clashes between government forces and armed groups near the Sudan-Chad border in late July heightened tensions and limited humanitarian access to border areas. In addition, insecurity and targeted attacks against humanitarian workers continue to hinder the provision of emergency...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #10

Published: 
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 focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #9

Published: 
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 focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency Situation Report #8

Published: 
May 4, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
A steady decline in the operational environment in Darfur has characterized the first quarter of 2009, according to U.N. reports. The U.N. noted that intense military confrontations resulting in the displacement of more than 42,000 people from South Darfur to North Darfur, followed by the...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanLatin America and the Caribbean

Sudan - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
April 3, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
In 2009, Sudan continues to cope with the effects of conflict, displacement, and insecurity countrywide. Since 2003, a complex emergency in Sudan's western region of Darfur has affected more than 4.7 million people, including nearly 2.7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). In Darfur...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak: Fact Sheet #13, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
April 2, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
Since the cholera outbreak began in August 2008, the disease has spread to 60 of Zimbabwe's 62 districts. As of April 1, nearly 94,300 reported cases of cholera had caused more than 4,100 deaths, according to the U.N. World Health Organization (WHO). On March 21, the total caseload exceeded...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

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