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2018 Handwashing Behavior Change Think Tank

August 27, 2018

The 2018 Handwashing Behavior Change Think Tank was held in Manila from October 10 -12. At the event, more than 60 participants shared best practices, explored new findings and innovative thinking, identified shared barriers, and co-created solutions in key areas, including; ·         Behavior Change Across Settings: […]

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Global Handwashing Day 2018: External Briefing Call

August 24, 2018

Global Handwashing Day is coming October 15! This year’s theme, “Clean Hands – a recipe for health,” emphasizes the links between handwashing, and proper food hygiene and nutrition. Connecting handwashing to an existing habit – like a meal – is a great way to form […]

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Global Handwashing Day Planner’s Guide and Social Media Toolkit are out now!

August 9, 2018

The 2018 Global Handwashing Day Planner’s Guide and Social Media Toolkit are now available! The Global Handwashing Partnership developed the Planner’s Guide and Social Media Toolkit to help planners with their Global Handwashing Day events or campaigns. The Planner’s Guide serves as an all-in-one resource, […]

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Webinar August 22nd: The Forgotten Juncture? Handwashing and the Safe Management of Child Feces

August 7, 2018

Safe disposal of children’s feces is a critical practice and a time when handwashing is often under-emphasized in hygiene programs.  Join us for a webinar discussion of evidence, case studies, and key considerations on August 22nd, 2018 at 6pm EST, 3pm PST, 6am CST and […]

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Event summary: Sustaining WASH behaviors and practices in healthcare settings

July 30, 2018

At the 41st WEDC conference, the Global Handwashing Partnership, Aquatabs, Amref Health Africa, Tufts University, and World Vision convened a discussion on sustaining behaviors and practices for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in health facilities to improve patient safety and quality of care. Key points from the […]

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Lifebuoy and Amref improve newborn health through handwashing with soap

July 20, 2018

Ed. note: This post concludes our series on how our partners are contributing towards SDG 6. Read on to learn how Unilever and Amref Health Africa are working to improve handwashing practices in Kenya.  By Lifebouy and Amref More than 34,000 newborn babies in Kenya […]

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Hygiene Kits: thinking globally, acting locally

July 18, 2018

Ed. note: This post continues our series on how our partners are contributing to SDG 6, with a post from International Aid on involving local communities in the US to solve the global hygiene challenge. By Bryony Schultz, International Aid For over 38 years, International […]

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Meet the Hygiene Heroes in Action

July 16, 2018

Editor’s note: Throughout the High-Level Political Forum, we’re highlighting some of the ways that Global Handwashing Partnership members are contributing to progress towards SDG 6. Today, United Purpose shares the stories of Hygiene Heroes leading change in their own communities. By United Purpose Nigeria For […]

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Supporting education through sanitation and handwashing

July 13, 2018

Editorial note: As the High Level Political Forum convenes to understand progress towards the SDGs, we’re sharing some of the ways that Global Handwashing Partnership members are contributing to SDG 6. Today, Banka BioLoo offers a case study on collaboration to improve sanitation and handwashing […]

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If crisis disrupts your life – how does your handwashing behavior change? Understanding drivers of handwashing behavior in emergency settings

July 11, 2018

Editorial note: This post continues our series of case studies on ways our partners are contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. Read on to understand how researchers are understanding what motivates people to wash their hands in emergencies.  By Sian White, Research Fellow, London School […]

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