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What Does Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Have to Do With Nutrition? Everything.

Posted by  on Thursday, November 19th 2015     
Men show onlookers an open toilet in Mali. / WASHplus

USAID joined with WHO and UNICEF to release program guidelines on integrating WASH into nutrition programs in order to achieve positive gains in the fight against undernutrition. Celebrate World Toilet Day by reading more about the document here.

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Water for the World: Making Every Gallon Count

Posted by  on Wednesday, March 18th 2015     
The IUWASH project focuses on providing water, sanitation and hygiene for the urban poor in Indonesia. / USAID/IUWASH

The impact of water on all aspects of life is undeniable, especially for people living in extreme poverty. Learn how USAID’s efforts to save lives through sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene got a big boost this past year.

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Growing More Food With Less Water

Posted by  on Tuesday, December 3rd 2013     
A farmer in Iraq grows healthy crops by using innovative irrigation techniques.

When you sit down to your next meal, take a look at your plate.  How much water do you see? The obvious answer might be “little” or “none”.  But the surprising truth is you are likely consuming thousands of liters of water every time you sit down for a quick bite. Estimates suggest the average […]

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Empowering Mothers to Save Lives

Posted by  on Friday, October 18th 2013     
Children benefit from handwashing. Photo credit: Lifebuoy

Lifebuoy joined forces with USAID and its Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP) to raise awareness of the link between newborn survival and handwashing with soap. Read more >>

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Smarter, Healthier, Wealthier – Helping Rural Cambodians Live Better Lives

Posted by  on Thursday, October 17th 2013     
School kids in Kampong Thom learn about the importance of sanitation and have access to clean water at school through USAID’s support. Photo: USAID/Michael Gebremedhin

Agriculture is of huge importance to Cambodia and USAID’s support is helping farmers become more successful by introducing new techniques. Read more >>

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Curbing Open Defecation in Liberia to Save Children Under Five

Posted by  on Tuesday, August 6th 2013     
WASH program beneficiary. Photo Credit: Bendu Doman-Nimley/USAID

USAID is working to to change sanitation practices in Liberia so the country can become defecation-free. Read more >>

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Partnering to Control and Eliminate Cholera in Hispaniola

Posted by  on Friday, June 28th 2013     
Personnel distribute USAID hygiene kits at a Cholera Treatment Center in Verrettes in the Artibonite department of Haiti. Photo by Kendra Helmer/USAID

Today, USAID became an official member of the Coalition on Water and Sanitation for the Elimination of Cholera in Hispaniola. Read more >>

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USAID in the News

Posted by  on Saturday, June 22nd 2013     
Children in Sindh, Pakistan, play at a water pump. Photo credit: Georgetown Public Policy Review

A review of USAID’s top news highlights for week of June 17, 2013. Read more >>

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Water: A Unifying Issue: USAID’s New Global Water Strategy

Posted by  on Wednesday, June 19th 2013     
Chris Holmes serves as USAID’s Global Water Coordinator.

The goal of the USAID Water and Development Strategy is to save lives and improve development in a world where practically 800 million people are without adequate water.

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USAID Launches its First Global Water Strategy

Posted by  on Thursday, May 23rd 2013     
Access to safe & clean water saves lives & is vital to a productive future for every man, woman, & child. Photo Credit: USAID

This week, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, along with Senator Richard Durbin, Senator Chris Coons, Representative Earl Blumenauer and Representative Ted Poe, launched the first USAID global water strategy in the Agency’s history.

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