GWC Helpdesk
Contact GWC
The rapid influx of Rohingya refugees into Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, has led to the formation of huge camps, built on difficult terra
To date, over 900 TWT's (Tiger Worm Toilets) have been built and trialled across four countries by Oxfam in a range of settings incl
Despite its perceived importance, the evidence suggests that community engagement in all sectors of humanitarian response is often l
Globally, an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation.
The world is witnessing the highest levels of forced human displacement on record, leading to people being housed in urban centres a
Mainstreaming gender in an emergency water and sanitation (WatSan) response can be difficult as standard consultations and participa
As recent emergencies have shown, there are still significant challenges in the timely provision of safe sanitation in natural disas
The construction of sufficient latrines for displaced people in rocky, high water-table areas can be a problem.
In addition to the dire medical needs resulting from the 2010 Haiti earthquake, over 1.5 million people were left without access to
Safe excreta disposal is a top priority in an emergency, but one that takes time and extensive resources to implement.