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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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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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 […]
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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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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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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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October 13, 2015
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October 5, 2015
Concern Universal and Carex Soap are running a month-long campaign that it aims to be the biggest celebration of Global Handwashing Day the world has ever seen! We aim to reach 1 million school children in Nigeria, thousands more in the UK, and millions of […]
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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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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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