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
My Health, My Wealth: The WASH Funtivity Book
Relief InternationalU.S. Agency for International Development
This behavior change communications tool, designed for children 6-12 years of age, is full of fun activities to get kids thinking about proper sanitation and hygiene practices.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaMaintaining Intakes
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses maintenance of the intakes for ponds, lakes, rivers and streams.Read more
Disinfecting Wells With Chlorine
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to disinfect a well using chlorine. Disinfecting a well involves calculating the required amount of chlorine compound, mixing and applying the solution.Read more
Maintaining Well Logs
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to maintain a well log. Maintaining a log involves recording information on the physical characteristics of the well, the soil formations encountered during construction and the yield of the well.Read more
Overview of Rural Water Supply
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note serves as the table of contents for the list of technical notes on USAID "Water for the World" rural water supply series. This note provides the suggested order for reading the other technical notes. It also provides additional sources for rural water supply.Read more
USAID Ghana WASH Project: Winrock International's Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Strategy for the Ghana WASH Project
U.S. Agency for International Development
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) are powerful drivers of human development, as they affect quality of life through improved health and rising wealth. Behavior change interventions are crucial to not only improving hygienic health, but also generating multiplier social impacts. Awareness is...Read more
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GhanaSub-Saharan AfricaDrilling Fundamentals for Hydrogeologists
National Groundwater Association
This one-day course is designed to acquaint - or reacquaint - you with various drilling methods, well design , concepts, design calculations, troubleshooting techniques. In addition to the nuts and bolts, health and safety considerations will be addressed, as well as building rapport with other...Read more
Applications of Groundwater Geochemistry
National Groundwater Association
This two-day course will provide you with the knowledge you need to evaluate contaminant migration and design remediation systems based upon the geochemical parameters of your site.Read more
Crafting Technical Docume nts and Making Effective Presentations
National Groundwater Association
?Learn how to compile technical information from a variety of sources into a coherent document and then communicate the data to a variety of expert and nonexpert audiences during this one-day course.Read more
Combined Remedies: Time to Close this Site
National Groundwater Association
Presently there exists a myriad of in situ treatment technologies available for deployment by remediation professionals in the restoration of groundwater and soil. These technologies include physical, chemical, and biological approaches. In recent years, there has been a shift to integrate or...Read more
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