Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Press Kit
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March 19, 2017
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Subject Matter Experts :
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The Latest
Administration’s Budget Devastating for the World’s Most Vulnerable
Leading American humanitarian, development and health organizations working around the globe have analyzed the Administration’s proposed International Affairs budget for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) and have estimated that the impact of the proposed cuts would be devastating for the poorest and most vulnerable women, children, and families around the world, as well as for American interests.
Recent rains could lead to spike in child cholera cases across Horn of Africa, aid agency warns
Highlights Incidents of cholera and acute diarrhea have doubled in Somalia and Ethiopia this year One million children severely malnourished in drought-affected area A grandmother in Somalia looks on with worry as her young grandchild is treated for watery diarrhea. NAIROBI (June 7, 2017)…
Helmsley Charitable Trust grant makes major impact in Ethiopia
Thanks to a grant of more than $2.8 million from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, vulnerable communities in Ethiopia are protected from flooding and have boosted their economic opportunity.
World Vision launched world’s biggest 6k walk for water
World Vision launched world’s biggest 6k walk for water. More than 27,000 people in 18 countries joined event.
World Vision and Delta Air Lines partner to bring water to children around world
World Vision and Delta Air Lines partner to bring water to children around world through the Global 6k for Water.
Olympic medalists Ashton Eaton, Brianne Theisen-Eaton join Global 6k for Water
Highlights One lucky fan who joins Team Eaton will win “virtual lunch” with Ashton SEATTLE (May 2, 2017) — Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ashton Eaton and his wife Brianne Theisen-Eaton, bronze medalist in the heptathlon, are joining up with World Vision for the world’s…
Stars shed light on clean water crisis and World Vision’s work on CBS’ The Doctors
Some Hollywood starlets help shed light on the clean water crisis and World Vision’s work Thursday, May 4th, 2017 on The Doctors.
“One Gallon Here Gives One Gallon There” makes major impact in first year.
On World Water Day, World Vision launches world’s biggest 6k walk for water
Thousands around world to participate in Global 6k for Water on May 6.
World Vision now reaching one person with clean water every 10 seconds
Major progress made toward goal of universal water access by 2030.
Fact Sheets and Extras
WASH Program Evaluation Result (PDF)
World Vision focuses on building community capacity so water systems continue to function even after we have left. We work with communities to create the management structure for each water point to take care of the water point and collect fees for maintenance and repair. We train local people on well maintenance and, where necessary, work to create a supply chain for repair parts.
InterAction factsheet on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (PDF)
The U.S. has provided significant leadership to help tens of millions of people gain access to safer drinking water and sanitation facilities globally. USAID leads U.S. efforts in this sector, focusing primarily on improving health outcomes through the provision of sustainable safe drinking water and sanitation, as well as managing water for agriculture to improve food security.