01/01/1986 The purpose of this handbook is to put together in a simple and logical form various aspects which must be considered when investigating the development of a various aspects which must be considered when investigating the development of a water supply and sewage disposal scheme for a small...
01/01/1956 The purpose of this monographis to present methods and processes by which organic waste materials, which constitute a health hazard and a source of disease communication, may be treated for sanitary disposal and utilization in agriculture. These important objectives-sanitary treatment for the...
This manual is intended both for professionally trained project engineers and scientists and for technicians and field workers who are familiar with the geographical and cultural conditions of the project areas to which they are assigned.The reason for this emphasis is clear: it is upon the...
01/01/1981 This monograph presents information useful in developing and strengthening environmental sanitation programs that become part of an integrated health delivery system. Health personnel in developing countries should be able to use this information to assess their current status, analyze their...
This document summarizes the evidence and information related to water and health in a broad sense-encompassing drinking-water supply, sanitation, hygiene, and the development and management of water resources. It collects the ingredients that support policy decisions, namely namely the disease...
While achieving water security remains an elusive goal across large swathes of sub-Saharan Africa, the benefits of investing in water, sanitation and hygiene to achieve basic water security and alleviate poverty are clear. Households benefit through a range of health, educational, nutritional and...
Founded in the Netherlands in 1965, we have built a long-term, local presence in countriesin Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors work with local partners to equip communities, businesses andorganisationswith the tools, knowledge and connectionsthey...
14/04/2020 This article overviews some suggestions for ways to respond in communities to the presence of a highly contagious disease. Concepts discussed include both practices and principlesfor disease mitigation as well as culturally-considerate communication, strengthening the human immuity, and long-term...
A tippy tap is a low-cost, low-input hand washing sanitation technology that is widely adaptable to local context and resources. It can be constructed with a variety of resources, is easy to use, and can decrease contamination when used appropiately in adequate frequencies. Good times to use a...
tippytap.org provides manuals for how to build a tippy tap in various languages that are applicable for both litterate and illerate education of the technology. The graphics provided are widely applicable to various contexts and resources that may be available. English Hindi Marathi French ...