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New Post World Water Week—where does handwashing fit in?

August 31, 2017

By Carolyn Moore Stockholm World Water Week displays the incredible diversity of efforts to achieve SDG 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Among sessions on business opportunities in fecal sludge management, the role of WASH in reducing stunting, and […]

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Upcoming Event Webinar Announcement: Norms, nudges, or addiction? Understanding drivers for handwashing behavior change

August 30, 2017

On September 12th at 9:30 am EDT, join the Global Handwashing Partnership and USAID for an engaging discussion on behavior change strategies for handwashing with soap. Just in time for your Global Handwashing Day preparations, experts will present updates on recent research and key implications of two frameworks for handwashing behavior change; answer your questions on how […]

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New Post GHP Partner Profile: Defeating Diarrheal Diseases with DefeatDD

August 29, 2017

By Hope Randall, Digital Communications Officer for PATH’s Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access The Defeat Diarrheal Disease Initiative (DefeatDD) is housed within PATH’s Center for Vaccine Innovation and Access and run by a small group of communicators affectionately known as the Poo Crew. Our […]

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New Resource Global Handwashing Day 2017 Planner’s Guide, 6th edition

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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New Resource Fact Sheet: Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities

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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New Resource Global Waters Knowledge Resource Site Launched

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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New Resource Global Handwashing Day 2017 Social Media Toolkit

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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New Post Hygiene Matters in the Sustainable Development Goals

July 13, 2017

The Global Handwashing Partnership is following the High-Level Political Forum on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which convenes in New York this week. The forum’s theme, Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world, reminds us that handwashing […]

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New Post GHP Celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day

May 26, 2017

Carolyn Moore, Secretariat Director, Global Handwashing Partnership Sunday, May 28th, is Menstrual Hygiene Day. Like handwashing, menstrual hygiene is a critical practice for good health and quality of life. This year, the MHM Alliance has focused the day on menstrual hygiene education. Education about menstruation […]

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