Woman uses a water pump in a camp, North Darfur © REUTERS/Z.Bensemra, courtesy www.alertnet.org
Water, sanitation and hygiene
Clean drinking water, effective sanitation and the promotion of hygiene are the foundations of human health. Without them, recovery from disaster followed by sustainable development is not possible. The provision of clean water and adequate sanitation facilities is directly linked to the health and survival of disaster affected populations. Relief operations are often also complicated by flooding which as well as destruction to existing sources can lead to contamination. Large numbers of displaced people put a burden on existing water sources and sanitation facilities.
Expertise in the provision of water and sanitation in emergencies
RedR has 27 years’ experience of placing experienced water and sanitation engineers and providing training in emergency situations. We are currently heavily involved in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Cluster - selecting and training Cluster Coordinators for the roster and providing technical training in worldwide locations. Last year we trained 56 people as Cluster Coordinators and supported technical training in Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal as part of our work with the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Cluster.
“Using plastic sheeting, we devised a method of guttering, which enabled rain water to be collected. We also created what resembled swimming pools as a way to maximise the amount of water that could be collected. These were 30m long by 3m wide and could hold 8m³ water.”
RedR Member and engineer Paul Jawor, Myanmar following Cyclone Nargis, 2008
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