This update report assesses the coverage of WASH services (water, sanitation, hygiene, environmental cleaning and health care waste management) in in health care facilities. There were enough national data to make global estimates for basic water and hygiene services in 2022, with 78% and 57% […]
This technical guide includes advice on installing permanent and semi-permanent handwashing facilities – sharing designs, bills of quantities, construction notes, and guidance around management, operations and maintenance. Co-developed by WaterAid and UNICEF, this guide evaluates each technology’s advantages and disadvantages to support informed decision making […]
Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of hand hygiene and triggering lasting change from the policy-level to community-driven action. Founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership, the day serves as an opportunity to design, test, and […]
The 2023 hand hygiene research summary outlines key themes and findings from hygiene-related research papers published in 2023. Sections include: • Impact of Hand Hygiene • Handwashing Access and Supplies • Determinants of Hand Hygiene Behaviour • Interventions for Hand Hygiene Behaviour Change • Monitoring […]
Use these templates to share why clean hands are still important to you! Print or download a template and fill out your answers. Be sure to share your photos and tag the Global Handwashing Partnership on X (@HandwashingSoap) or Facebook (Global Handwashing Day). “Clean hands […]
As the world looks toward key milestones in hand hygiene progress, we urge you to reflect this question, “Why are clean hands still important?” For us, the answer lies in our collective responsibility to safeguard public health, prevent infections, and promote wellbeing. Use this infographic to […]
This is our standard Global Handwashing Day logo that can be used to promote and celebrate Global Handwashing Day. Please review the legal guidelines attached before downloading and using the Global Handwashing Day logo.
This poster, designed for children, shows the key times for handwashing and demonstrates how to properly wash hands. This poster is available in: Arabic, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Indonesian, Portuguese, and Spanish.