September 7, 2017
You may already know a lot about how, when, and why to wash your hands with soap to protect your own health. But how does that act contribute to a healthier world? Find out how much you know about how handwashing matters for public health, […]
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August 28, 2017
Updated for 2017, this Planner’s Guide will help you plan a successful Global Handwashing Day event. The Planner’s Guide is also available in French and Spanish. From providing step-by-step instructions to easy-to-use tools, the Global Handwashing Day 2017 Planner’s Guide explores the importance of handwashing with soap and features: Spotlights on current […]
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August 23, 2017
Good hygiene is critical to ensure that healthcare staff provide quality care, reduce the spread of infections, and protect the health of communities. This fact sheet explores the healthcare-related risks of poor hygiene and the critical elements of hand hygiene needed to improve quality of care […]
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August 17, 2017
USAID’s Water Office CKM Team is introducing Globalwaters.org, a global knowledge resource for partners, USAID staff, and the broader water sector community. This site aims to connect people to the latest resources and ideas to help solve global water and sanitation challenges, as USAID and […]
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August 2, 2017
The Global Handwashing Day social media campaign aims to create a global buzz about handwashing and to inspire increased promotion and practice of handwashing globally. Social media tools reach millions of individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government officials around the world. Social media tools allow Global Handwashing […]
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May 4, 2017
The lack of access to an improved water source and availability of soap at many healthcare facilities (HCF) in resource-limited settings is a real problem. This along with the gaps in the awareness of the importance of enhanced hygiene and infection prevention undercut the ability […]
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February 28, 2017
Global Handwashing Day occurs annually on October 15. In 2016, more than 213 million people around the world rallied around the theme “Make Handwashing a Habit”. As the driving force behind Global Handwashing Day, the Global Handwashing Partnership developed this Global Handwashing Day 2016 Report […]
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November 17, 2016
Did you celebrate Global Handwashing Day this year? If so, we want your feedback! We want to assess the impact of the tools we produced for Global Handwashing Day and learn how we can best be a resource next year. Please let us know what you […]
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October 25, 2016
Global Handwashing Day 2016 may be over, but the upcoming World Toilet Day presents an excellent opportunity to continue the momentum around sanitation and hygiene. This year, the theme is Toilets and Jobs. We know that sanitation and hygiene are essential to creating a strong […]
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September 1, 2016
Integration is very much a buzzword here at Stockholm World Water Week, and for good reason. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) underscore many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and will be critical to achieving success in related areas, including education, nutrition, and health. But, […]
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