… with the life-saving supply of fresh water and electricity for surgeries of the … have taken shelter in their homes. Food and water have become scarce. Casualties have been … the population in Ghazni depend on the city water system, which has been down since the …
… have left the area due to the scarcity of water, seeking refuge in areas where drinking water is available. As a result. they lost … and fuel crises. The ICRC's Water and Habitat team provided technical support and …
… safer and easier access to clean drinking water thanks to support from the International … delegation in Armenia. The ICRC improved the water network, bringing drinking water much closer to residents, and built a …
… in common -– the absence of a reliable water supply system and protracted armed … make long journeys, just to collect unhealthy water from sources like streams, rivers and … or a leaky pipeline. Diarrhoea and other water-borne diseases were common. The ICRC …
… “When the water drips from the bucket on to my face, it … Mabor. Along with her cousin, she collects water for her family. CC BY-NC-ND / ICRC / … Mortvedt The ICRC has renovated the Akuach water yard, designed to provide water to …
… of international peace and security: water, peace and security". Statement given by … 22 November 2016. None of us can live without water. We need water to drink. We need water to grow food. We …
… El Ghazal state, now have access to clean water thanks to the entry into service today of eight new water points installed by the International … during the rainy season have resulted in water facilities being overstretched. People …
… Strip are still deprived of safe drinking water. Repairs to sewage systems and the … of basic electricity services remain urgent. Water and power facilities in Gaza were … Guillaume Pierrehumbert, the ICRC's water and habitat coordinator for the Gaza Strip. "The …
… town of around 2,400 inhabitants, drinking water had become a luxury. The harsh climatic … Previously, residents had access to water through wells and ponds formed during … 20 meters deep to find a small quantity of water. "Before, we used to go up to ten …
… proximity to their homes. Given that potable water and sanitation are among the basic needs … aims to improve access to safe drinking water for people affected by conflict and for … hand pump. The ICRC regularly monitors the water quality to confirm its potability and …
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