Safe excreta disposal is a top priority in an emergency, but one that takes time and extensive resources to implement. This Technical Briefing Note examines the use of poo bags for safe excreta containment and disposal in urban emergency settings. The Brief also explores ways of building more comple...te excreta management systems to ensure not only safe disposal, but also to ensure the dignity and safety of users.more
T. Leonhardt; K. Mangino; S. Richiedei; et al.cedpa (The Centre for Development and Population Activities); ICRW ( International Center for Research on Women); ICW Global (The International Community of Women Living with HIVAIDS); et al.
(2010)
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This report details the nutrition situation in Namibia. It provides information on what needs to be done! The situation calls for a consorted action. Nutrition is everyone’s business.The establishment of the National Alliance for Improved Nutrition (NAFIN) is a positive response to this urgency. N...AFIN is a multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder association, not for gain. more
The review’s objectives are to review progress in TB control with emphasis on DOTS strategy implementation, summarize the experience, lessons learnt and methods of work and to make recommendations for international donors, technical agencies and the Ministry of Health.
This guideline consists of two main parts: i.) Guidelines for Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies on how to start up and engage with other stakeholders in country in rolling out disaster risk reduction (DRR) education and awareness activities for children - not only in school, but also... in the community; ii.) Games and activities to engage children with key lessons and messages to carry away. With a focus on Southeast Asia, cases from Viet Nam and Indonesia are highlighted.more