March 17, 2016
In handwashing behavior change we oftentimes talk about social norms and how they influence behavior. At the outset of day two of the Sanitation and Water for All Ministerial Meeting, Sarina Prabasi, CEO of WaterAid America, challenged us to break beyond our collective norms in […]
March 16, 2016
Early Monday morning I found myself in a shuttle bus traveling from Bole International Airport to my hotel. With the fresh morning air coming in through the open window, I took in the view and was excited to see multiple billboards advertising Ethiopia’s support for […]
March 11, 2016
Originally posted on the Sanitation and Water for All website Delivering sanitation and water for all is no small feat. Over a third of the world’s population lack access to adequate sanitation, nearly 800 million people lack access to safe drinking water, and changing behaviors […]
March 8, 2016
By Bijan D. Manavizadeh Imagine a two-year old child is sitting on a three-legged stool. If one or two legs are stronger than the other, the stool would not be stable and the child would be at risk of harm. Yet, if the stool has […]
March 1, 2016
The beginning of March here in Washington, DC is oftentimes accompanied by signs of an impending springtime. Slowly the days get a little bit longer and the cold winter winds begin to subside. For many, as trees and plants begin to bloom, springtime brings to […]
February 29, 2016
What Gets Measured Gets Done: Identifying Integrated Indicators that Count 11:00-12:00 • March 4, 2016 Marvin Center Room 308, George Washington University Washington, DC Join the Clean, Fed & Nurtured Community of Practice on Friday, March 4 at the Global Health Mini-University to learn about the […]
February 25, 2016
When we think of the health impact of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions, we oftentimes think of reduced rates of mortality and morbidity from diseases such as diarrhea and pneumonia, a decreased risk of infections in healthcare facilities, and the potential for improved nutritional […]
February 3, 2016
On February 18 at 9:00 AM EST, please join the Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing and the USAID/WASHplus project for a webinar discussing why water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) matter to neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and addressing the need for new approaches for multi-sector initiatives […]
February 2, 2016
By Julia Rosenbaum, Senior Behavior Change Advisor USAID/WASHplus Project I recently attended the 6th South Asian Conference on Sanitation (SACOSAN VI), held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Given the clear ties between sanitation and hygiene, I was asked to provide commentary on the prevalence and discussion around […]
February 1, 2016
Hello! My name is Bijan Manavizadeh and I am excited to be the new Program Officer with the Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing. I believe that global health promotion, including hygiene and sanitation, is an important function of sustainable development and poverty alleviation. I care […]
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