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🚀 Unlock the Power of Anticipatory Action in WASH Interventions! 🎥 Are you ready to transform your approach from reactive to proactive in humanitarian crises? Dive into our first webinar recording, in partnership with German WASH Network, and explore how Anticipatory Humanitarian Action (AHA) is revolutionizing preparedness and resilience in WASH interventions. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: Anticipatory Action Fundamentals: Discover the core principles of risk forecasting, contingency planning, and pre-emptive resource mobilization tailored to WASH challenges. Real-World Case Studies: Gain insights from field experts who have successfully implemented AHA strategies. Learn from their innovative approaches and valuable lessons. Frameworks for Adoption: Explore tools and methodologies for incorporating anticipatory thinking into your WASH project design and operational workflows. Don’t wait for the next emergency to act—empower yourself with anticipatory strategies and elevate your WASH interventions to better protect vulnerable communities. #WASH #HumanitarianAction #AnticipatoryAction #Preparedness #Resilience Matthias Amling Karen Dall Rebekka Goeke Octavian Saikat Sarker Thomas Dechentinnes Lorenz Ewers Arno Coerver Thorsten Reckerzügl

I am excited to share that I successfully attended the Regional Training "Water in Emergencies" for 2024. Due to the importance of exchanging experiences and strengthening the readiness of the National Societies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to respond to emergency WASH crises in their own countries.This regional training was held in Syria in coordination with the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC and hosted by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent. The training included 40 participants from the water teams of the SARC, ICRC, IFRC along with several MENA NSs from (Iraq, Palestine, Yamen, Egypt, Morocco and Libya) which is becoming increasingly vulnerable to natural hazards, coupled with internal and international conflicts that threaten the availability, delivery, and operation of critical infrastructure such as water and sanitation systems. The training lasted for six days and employed a variety of training methods, most of which were practical simulations of emergency responses. The topics covered included 23 key areas of WASH, focusing on the most important aspects related to water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion. The training provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge, visions, and lessons learned between NSs in the MENA region, aiming to deliver more comprehensive WASH responses. #ICRC #IFRC #SARC #Capacity_Building #Engineering #WASH #Emergency #Response #Water #Sanitation #Hygiene

#Humanitarian assistance necessitates political will but also technical expertise – here is the #UNHCR Emergency Handbook 📕, how it was born, and how it keeps growing.   👉 In the 70s, UNHCR experts starting sharing notes on how best to respond on shelter, water and sanitation, and protection needs during emergencies. 👉 Working with these documents, UNHCR prepared in 1982 the first paper edition of the Emergency Handbook. 👉 In 2015, the Handbook went online, facilitating consultation by all humanitarian actors, civil society, and Government. 👉 In 2023, we fully refurbished the Handbook, after a wide consultation with field colleagues on how best to adapt to newest know-how and evolving realities in the field. The new edition was launched in January 2024 and it is now updated at least every year. 👉 The Handbook has now more than 200 entries, covering:              ➡️ Preparedness and response ➡️ Protection ➡️ Emergency Assistance ➡️ Coordination and Communication ➡️ Supporting the response ➡️ Staffing in Emergencies 👉 All entries are available in all UN official languages. 👉 The EHB is extremely sustainable and cost-efficient 🌏 : it is all drafted collaboratively by staff, no one works on it full time and we don’t use consultants, so that we keep prioritizing the salaries of staff actually delivering aid and protection on the ground. 👉 The EHB has more than 70,000 monthly consultations and is now the number one online resource on humanitarian aid, available to all. Freely consult the Handbook here: https://lnkd.in/ddsSUHpp

The first sessions of The Emergency Environmental Health Conference highlighted interesting tools and findings for humanitarian and emergency professionals. Here are three that caught my attention with the third one being very personal: 1. The Water Insecurity Experiences Scales which program officers can use to: - identify populations vulnerable to water insecurity, - understand the causes and consequences of water insecurity, - track trends in household water security over time, - monitor and evaluate the impact of water policies and programs. You can download the manual here: https://rb.gy/23x577 2. FULLY FORESEEABLE - A report highlighting the effects of war on water and health in Gaza. - Hundreds of thousands sick, dozens of infants dead from damage to Gaza's water and sewage services since October 2023. Thousands more deaths are projected. - These reverberating health effects were foreseeable but not factored into military planning as required by international law. - To comply with international law, Israel must urgently facilitate the delivery of clean water, fuel, disease control and restore water/health infrastructure in Gaza. Download the report here: https://rb.gy/90br5m 3. Dr. Souleymane Arouwani presented their work on solving sanitation and hygiene problems in areas with conflict in Mali. The presentation and the photo attached to me represent an African story often not told: Africans solving grand challenges and being given the platform to tell the world how they are doing it. Core to the solution, not just an accessory. This needs to be done often and we should not forget the context, history, and drivers of these conflicts in whichever sectoral stories we tell. #PREF4WASH Sandec-Eawag #EEHF2024 #Emergency

Water Crisis in Al-Hasakeh - Assessment of Roles, Challenges, and Opportunities The interventions addressing the water crisis in Al-Hasakah city rely on inconsistent and sporadic emergency solutions, with a lack of integrated, sustainable medium or long-term solutions. According to a joint report prepared by the organization "Syrians for Truth and Justice" in collaboration with civil and humanitarian organizations working in the field of human rights in the Syrian context[1], the main reasons for the exacerbation of the water scarcity problem to the point of complete deficit in northeastern Syria are the unlawful practices of using water as a weapon by conflicting parties that violate international laws and norms, both local and international, intervening in the Syrian conflict, thus depriving the region's residents, whether local community members or displaced persons, of their most basic rights to access water. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPxMe3AJ

Completion Certificate of Protection Mainstreaming Course Title: Protection Mainstreaming in Humanitarian Action Description: This course introduces the key elements of protection mainstreaming and explores the application of protection standards in response to natural disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies, and support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Designed for all humanitarians, volunteers, and field staff, the course enhances the effectiveness, leadership, and accountability of their response, ensuring that protection remains central to humanitarian action. Key Learnings: - Gained a deep understanding of protection mainstreaming in humanitarian operations. - Recognized the importance of protection mainstreaming as a responsibility shared by all humanitarian actors. - Gained knowledge on how to apply key protection principles in real-world scenarios.

After World Water Day, water emergency should keep high on the international agenda since it's still a long way to meet SDG 6. ActionAgainst Hunger has analyzed humanitarian appeals made by 33 countries in 2023, finding that more than half of water-related fundingneeds are left unfulfilled. Only one country received international support that faroutstripped its appeals for water funding (Libya), with every other country experiencing a gap in water funding, which makes it harder to plan and implement effective programs worldwide, the report highlights. #WorldWaterDay #SDG6 #watercrisis #humanitarian https://lnkd.in/dfKcg44P

𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠. Yet 3.5 billion people lack access to safe sanitation, a situation worsened by conflict, climate change and disasters. At Dorcas, improving sanitation through our WASH programmes is an important part of our work. Access to proper toilets is a fundamental need that impacts not only health, but also safety and dignity, especially for women and girls. Today, on #WorldToiletDay, we are highlighting our WASH programme in Yemen. One of the key outcomes of this programme has been the construction of restrooms at a girls' school, allowing students to stay in class instead of having to go home. The provision of safe, private facilities has had a positive impact on girls' school attendance. In addition to the toilets, Dorcas Yemen has also worked on the construction of a dam and well, ensuring that the community has reliable access to clean water. These efforts have contributed to better public health and created a more resilient community. Watch the video to find out more: https://lnkd.in/ec_QFBc6 #WASH #SanitationForAll #SDG6 #WomenAndGirls #GlobalHealth #ClimateAction #WaterForLife Jose

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Congress Passes FY 24 Appropriations with a 5.6% Cut for State and Foreign Operations 🚨 Congress approved a crucial FY 24 spending package, resulting in a 5.6% reduction over last year for State, USAID, and related agencies. Despite the cut, WASH programs secured $451 million in funding, with at least $225.5 million dedicated to high-priority countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This marks only the second reduction in 15 years. What does this mean for our mission and global water security? The stakes are high, and WASH remains a funding priority. 📈 Explore the full story and understand the implications of this decision. Click the link to read more! https://lnkd.in/gknvpWEu #WASH #GlobalWaterSecurity #USAID #StayInformed

At Rural Water Access Foundation, our dedicated efforts aim to create a future where no child is endangered by water-related crises, and every community can thrive in a safe, healthy environment. We implement programs that support and train communities to understand and execute water-related initiatives to ensure the alarming statistics are reduced to the lowest minimum, safeguarding the next generation. With 78 million children exposed to water-related crises in Nigeria, the urgency of our mission cannot be overstated. This is why we are relentlessly working to ensure that everyone, regardless of their color, faith, or orientation, has access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene programs. Our comprehensive approach addresses multiple critical areas such as Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, disaster management, climate education, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Prevention, emergency response and Mother-Child Survival Programs. #ruwaf #ruwafimpact