Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Humanitarian Contexts - by Richard C Carter (Paperback)

About the Book

The approach of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Humanitarian Contexts is straightforward and practical, with little theory - the focus being on improving professional practice in the midst of humanitarian suffering; written for those whose everyday work involves humanitarian response to WASH needs in emergencies and disasters.

Book Synopsis

The approach of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Humanitarian Contexts is straightforward and practical, with little theory - the focus being on improving professional practice in the midst of humanitarian suffering; written for those whose everyday work involves humanitarian response to WASH needs in emergencies and disasters.

Review Quotes

"Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Humanitarian Contexts is absolutely right at the heart of the main water, hygiene and sanitation challenges in emergencies."--Jean-Francois Fesselet, WatSan unit Coordinator

"Essential reading! A mine of useful and useable information for anyone working within the complexity of disaster situations. Richard Carter and his colleagues bring rich experiences and insights concerning water, sanitation and hygiene in crisis conditions to both general and experienced readers."--Ian Davis, Visiting Professor in Disaster Risk Management

"WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) is a crucial component of humanitarian response. This book is a very useful compilation of lessons from experience in WASH from a range of highly experienced and qualified practitioners in the field, compiled by Richard Carter, one of the most respected experts. It also indicates some useful recommendations for how WASH in emergencies can be improved, including the highlighting of some major gaps, such as the transition from emergency response to longer term recovery. It will be of interest to emergency WASH practitioners and those involved (or preparing to be involved) in humanitarian action."--Bobby Lambert, co-author of Engineering in Emergencies and consultant in humanitarian action