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Disaster Response and Social Media

07 Jan 2015
This session explores proven methods of communication through social media that could be utilized when traditional media methods are not available. A case review of San Diego’s response to the Southern California power outage in 2011 will be co...
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Video

Water and Sanitation in Gaza

07 Jan 2015
http://www.worldbank.org/we – In one of the most densely populated areas in the world, the need for a dependable water supply is critical in the Gaza Strip. The scarce water resources presents a major humanitarian and development challenge. Th...
Video, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Guidance material

The International Federation software tools for long-term water and sanitation programming

30 Dec 2014
Lack of access to safe water, basic sanitation and poor hygiene practices are a major cause of disease and death among many of the world’s poor. Recognizing this fact, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies assists ...
Guidance material, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Other type of resource

Global Water and Sanitation Initiative- A ten year initiative 2005–2015

30 Dec 2014
The Global Water and Sanitation Initiative (GWSI) outlines a common approach among National Societies to establish larger-scale, longer-term sustainable water and sanitation programmes to contribute more effectively in meeting the MDG’s. The GW...
Other type of resource, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Case Study, Other type of resource

Getting the balance right A Red Cross Red Crescent call to address the imbalance between sanitation and water

30 Dec 2014
The signs are clear that we need to rebalance the way we address issues of water and sanitation and align them with global issues such as health, hunger and economic growth. The lack of access to adequate and sustainable sanitation facilities take...
Case Study, Other type of resource, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Guidance material

Gender in water, sanitation and hygiene promotion- Guidance note

30 Dec 2014
Gender and diversity-sensitive water, sanitation and hygiene promotion initiatives lead to more equitable, effective and efficient programming for all members of vulnerable communities. This guidance note provides an overview of gender and diversi...
Guidance material, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Women and Gender in Disaster Management
Guidance material, Training material

Disaster Risk Reduction, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene- Comprehensive Guidance

30 Dec 2014
The guideline focuses in the links between WASH and DRR in emergency response and early recovery. In this guideline the following WASH components are covered: Water supply Excreta disposal Hygene practice Vector control Solid waste management ...
Guidance material, Training material, Post-Disaster Recovery, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Guidance material

Household water treatment and safe storage in emergencies A field manual for Red Cross/Red Crescent personnel and volunteers

30 Dec 2014
It is always better to use water from a clean source that’s stored in a safe way. However, this is not always possible, especially in an emergency. Something may have made the source unclean or unusable. Or a population may not have access to c...
Guidance material, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Awareness material

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Emergency Settings: A Practical Guide

30 Dec 2014
This chapter from the Public Health Guide for Emergencies, produced jointly by Johns Hopkins University and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), provides comprehensive guidance on water, sanitation, and hygiene...
Awareness material, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Guidance material

How to conduct a food security assessment. A step-by-step guide for National Societies in Africa

24 Dec 2014
In 2003 the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies adopted the Policy on Food Security and Nutrition in which it encouraged National Societies to conduct food security assessments. This guide is intended for National Socie...
Guidance material, Livelihoods and Food Security

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