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This paper endeavours to characterise emergent issues and gaps in government institutional disaster management mechanisms for water,
Pubescent girls face unique emotional barriers to returning to school after a disaster concerning water, sanitation and hygiene (WAS
The health benefits of point-of-use (POU) water treatment can only be realized through high adherence: correct, consistent, and sust
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.
An immediate need and vital resource, potable water becomes critical in the aftermath of a disaster; affected communities cannot rec
The supply of adequate amounts of safe water for drinking and hygiene during natural disasters or armed conflict can be compromised
The December 2004 tsunami in Sumatra, Indonesia, destroyed drinking water infrastructure, placing over 500,000 displaced persons at
A number of organizations engaged in tanker trucks to deliver water to populations affected by the 2005 tsunami in Indonesia.
Following the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004, the emergency response that ensued prioritized the health and well