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Ukraine crisis: Striving to reach people in need

… of the world, so those homes need to be made watertight and windproof. The ICRC plans to … bring in glass, cement and roofing material. Water systems were damaged and need repairing … services in Lugansk repairing the damaged water and sewage system; supplied 10,000 …

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Libya: Conflict weakens the abilities of farmers to mitigate climate risks

… A pockmarked and dismantled skeleton of a water tank lies a few metres away. "I lost … these harsh years. I can't afford to feed and water the cattle since pastures were parched … for farmers to dig wells, while the only water tank farmers used to depend on for …

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ICRC and World Bank partner to support violence-affected communities in Myanmar

… of the ECOPs and ecological function of habitats consistent with ESS6 and the ESMF and … infrastructure, including investments for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for … families; rural community infrastructure for water, sanitation, shelter and access; and …

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Nigeria's slow violence on health care

… are scarce, including access to safe water and sanitary facilities . Food prices … told to wash their hands often, but they need water and soap to do so. I remember we once had piped water here in Dikwa, and the government ran a …

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COVID-19: ICRC activities in Brazil and the Southern Cone in the face of the pandemic

… workers and the shelter's authorities. Water and sanitation The construction of hydraulic infrastructure related to water access and/or sanitation facilities in … key prevention efforts against COVID-19. The water supply project in the Bautista community …

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Myanmar: Displaced families find safe space in new sustainable homes

… supply and set up a small-scale gravity water system to provide them with clean water. Kyaw Kyaw MYO/ICRC Kyaw Kyaw MYO/ICRC … home with a kitchen, solar lighting, fresh water supply and a toilet. Things are better …

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Burkina Faso: Increased armed violence means loss of health care for half a million people

… the consequences of armed conflict. Water is scarce, and tensions are rising over … with food in violence-affected regions. • Water: The ICRC rehabilitates water points and drills boreholes to improve …

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Jordan: ICRC response to needs from January to March 2017

… the rehabilitation works in Foarah and Bushra water pumping stations in Irbid governorate, … the ICRC is working with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the Yarmouk Water Company to identify new water systems in …

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Ethiopia: January to June 2025 Facts & Figures

… health services, we provide clean water, help families meet basic needs, improve … Centers 235,000+ People gained access to safe water through the renovation and construction of water systems. 14 Ambulances provided to ERCS …

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Central African Republic: “We’re determined to bring people relief despite the obstacles”

… of surgery or displaced people in need of water. Since Monday, our surgical team has … reservoir, now connected to the municipal water network, to supply the displaced people … work on the network to make sure the water supply doesn’t break down during the …

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