In the face of major shocks, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the climate crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic, USAID’s Water for the World Initiative work has never been more important.
Direct ingestion of animal and human feces in soil as well as exploratory mouthing by infants and young children remain underemphasized pathways of fecal pathogen exposure impacting child health and growth, as highlighted in the 2018
Yemen is suffering from the worst humanitarian crisis in the world as the result of the ongoing conflict – a situation that has been compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the 9th Annual World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal, USAID featured a map of West Africa, pictured above, with information about activities in the region. Here, you will find a list of curated links describing each project.
Fecal matter and parasites, such as soil-transmitted helminths, are just some of the contaminants found in soil. Fleas and rats spread these toxins widely.
All over the world, people who menstruate experience challenges managing their periods, especially those who live and work in environments that do not support adequate menstrual health and hygiene (MHH).
In 2020, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Partnerships and Learning for Sustainability (WASHPaLS) project conducted a
USAID's Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Partnerships and Learning for Sustainability activity invested in action research in 2019-2022 to better understand the relationship between