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New Post Webinar Summary: WASHing Away Diseases Two Hands at a Time

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 […]

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Upcoming Event Upcoming Webinar: WASHing Away Diseases, Two Hands at a Time

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 […]

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New Post Introducing the GHP’s New Program Officer: Bijan Manavizadeh

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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New Post Resources from 2015

January 29, 2016

The Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing published many new materials, tools, and blogs in 2015. Here you can find links to all of our 2015 publications. Blogs Lessons from Zaragoza: Indicators, Integration, and Human Rights for Hygiene Post-2015 Handwashing is not optional for restaurant workers: […]

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New Post Measurability and availability of data since 1999 on the hygiene (handwashing) indicator being considered by the Inter Agency and Expert Group on SDG Indicators

November 16, 2015

  The Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing has been very involved in promoting a hygiene indicator in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). An indicator for handwashing would ensure that this important behavior is prioritized and measured at the global level. In this blog, Libbet C. […]

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Upcoming Event Hygiene & the United Nations General Assembly

September 22, 2015

This week the international community will gather at the United Nations and agree upon a set of new development objectives–the Global Goals. These 17 goals span the scope of development, but we are particularly excited about Goal 6, which addresses the availability of clean water, […]

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New Post Stockholm World Water Week Wrap-Up

September 3, 2015

The Global Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing had a very productive time in Stockholm for World Water Week. We presented our advocacy efforts, met with partner organizations, and attended sessions on key topics, such as WASH and nutrition.  Here you can find links to blogs, presentations, […]

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