Emergency Response
Guatemalan Youths Cultivating Hope in the Face of COVID-19
By Maureen Simpson For five consecutive years, farming families in the dry corridor of western Guatemala have watched their primary sources of income and food …
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Ghana Cholera Response
Tapped to lead coordination for USAID-funded projects and affiliated NGOs to respond to Ghana’s rapidly expanding cholera outbreak in 2014, Global Communities convened over a …
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WASH Capacity in Humanitarian Emergencies in West Bank & Gaza
The Local Government and Infrastructure (LGI) program, (2010–2017) improved the quality of life for Palestinians throughout the West Bank and Gaza for both long-term development …
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WASH Capacity in Humanitarian Emergencies in South Sudan
From 2015 to 2018, the USAID-funded Promoting Resiliency through Ongoing Participatory Engagement and Learning (PROPEL) Program strengthened the social cohesion of 13 targeted communities along …
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Moving Forward: One year after Cyclone Idai in Malawi
A year ago this month, Sera Mosque was one of thousands of structures facing a risky road to recovery following the destruction of Cyclone Idai …
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Global Communities Celebrates World Toilet Day 2019
By Eddy Perez, Global Communities Technical Director for WASH Hundreds of millions of people globally do not have access to sustainable safe drinking water and …
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PCI Continues Post-Cyclone Support in Malawi
When Cyclone Idai first made landfall in March 2019, Malawi had already experienced intense flooding in 15 districts, with the Government of Malawi citing Machinga …
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Protecting San Diego Youth from Human Trafficking
Today is #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay. Of all the trafficking victims reported globally, did you know almost one-third are children? To help combat this issue on a local …
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Biogas for Better Access to Energy and Livelihood
Biogas for Better Access to Energy and Livelihood Rural villages in northern Syria are facing severe energy crises due to damaged infrastructure, fuel scarcity, and …
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Private Manufacturing Companies Donate Materials for Construction of Model Public Toilet in Rwanda
Cutting the ribbon to inaugurate the public toilet (from left to right) representative of Ruliba Clays Ltd., Petrocom Ltd., Global Communities USAID Twiyubake Director of …
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Ghana WASH Behavior Change Communication Package
Ghana WASH Behavior Change Communication Package Under the USAID WASH for Health program, Global Communities worked with government officials and WASH sector stakeholders to research, analyze …
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“Hetsomi” Means Dignity: Sanitation Innovation Giving Dignity to Ghana’s Poorest
“Hetsomi” Means Dignity Sanitation Innovation Giving Dignity to Ghana’s Poorest Stella Adzonyo with her granddaughter. She says the Digni-Loo has changed her life. Stella Adzonyo faces …
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Global Communities and Unidos por Puerto Rico Team Up for Recovery Effort
Global Communities and Unidos por Puerto Rico Team Up for Recovery Effort Silver Spring, November 2, 2017 — Global Communities has partnered with Unidos por …
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Saving Lives with a Little Soap and Water
Saving Lives with a Little Soap and Water New Behavior Change Communication Package Promotes Healthy Hygiene Practices Imagine saving 5,000 lives. This is one of …
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Emergencies
Fact Sheet: WASH in Emergencies Water is essential for a range of day-to-day human needs, including consumption, hygiene and irrigation. In developing countries where clean …
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Hurricane Response: Supporting Vulnerable Communities in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Response: Supporting Vulnerable Communities in Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico as a Category 4 hurricane, striking the Caribbean island with …
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Improving Sanitation in Ghana: A Functional Latrine in One Week
Improving Sanitation in Ghana: A Functional Latrine in One Week Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) has drastically improved sanitation and hygiene in Ghana’s Zangu-Vuga community. Prior …
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Innovation at Work: Plastic Latrine Slabs Address Ghana’s Sanitation Challenges
Innovation at Work: Plastic Latrine Slabs Address Ghana’s Sanitation Challenges USAID WASH for Health Project Providing Improved Sanitation to Households with Disabilities Anani Abeena, a …
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