Published: March 19, 2025
This report shares highlights from the Global Handwashing Partnership’s work in 2024. Read the report to see our advocacy, knowledge management, and coordination highlights from the year.
TAGS: Partnership Documents IntegrationGlobal Handwashing DayBehavior ChangeHandwashing PromotionHand Hygiene for AllHandwashing HandbookRx Hand HygieneCoronavirusHygiene in EmergenciesHandwashing TechnologiesMaternal Newborn & Child HealthHygiene in SchoolsHygiene in the WorkplaceHygiene in Health FacilitiesMonitoring & EvaluationAdvocacy & PolicyHandwashing and Sanitation Global Handwashing Day PlannersGeneral PublicPolicy MakersImplementersHealthcare WorkersAdvocatesEducatorsAcademics English 2024
Published: September 9, 2024
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 […]
TAGS: ResearchPartnership Documents Handwashing TechnologiesHygiene in EmergenciesHygiene in SchoolsHygiene in the WorkplaceHygiene in Health FacilitiesMonitoring & EvaluationHandwashing PromotionIntegration
Published: April 15, 2022
The 2021 hand hygiene research summary outlines key themes and findings from hygiene-related research papers published in 2021. Sections include health and non-health impacts of hand hygiene, hand hygiene access and supplies, determinants and interventions for hand hygiene behavior change in various settings, and the […]
TAGS: Research CoronavirusHygiene in EmergenciesHandwashing TechnologiesHygiene in SchoolsHygiene in the WorkplaceHygiene in Health FacilitiesAdvocacy & PolicyHandwashing PromotionIntegrationBehavior Change AcademicsImplementers
Published: March 15, 2022
This brief explores WaterAid’s at-scale implementation and lessons learned from hygiene response to COVID-19. It includes key COVID-19 and behavior change principles to follow when implementing hygiene programs. The brief is available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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Published: December 9, 2020
This brief draws on learning from legacy work and the current evidence base, emphasizing the synergistic relationship between infection prevention and control (IPC) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in HCFs and summarizing how joint action and collaboration is essential for improvement in the context […]
TAGS: Hand Hygiene for AllHygiene in Health FacilitiesIntegration
Published: January 8, 2019
On May 9th at 10 am ET, the Global Handwashing Partnership and IRC hosted a discussion focused on ways to use existing systems to improve scale and sustainability of hygiene promotion efforts.
TAGS: PresentationEvent Recording IntegrationBehavior Change AdvocatesAcademicsPolicy MakersImplementers English 2018
Published: October 23, 2018
Good handwashing has broad-reaching benefits beyond just the prevention of diarrhea and pneumonia. It can positively impact sanitation, education, nutrition, and more. As such, handwashing can, and should, be integrated into related development projects, policies, and initiatives. Three examples of sector programs where handwashing can […]
TAGS: Briefing Paper Integration English 2017
Published: August 30, 2018
This fact sheet explains the research behind this year’s Global Handwashing Day theme. Read the fact sheet for a brief explanation of how handwashing connects with food hygiene and nutrition, and why clean hands are a recipe for health!
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Published: May 15, 2018
This video highlights the Unilever soap brand Lifebuoy’s partnership and strategic approach to empower girls and communities with hand hygiene habits.
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Published: April 26, 2018
This infographic introduces the key data on hand hygiene and sepsis in healthcare facilities, and shares practical steps to support health workers in the prevention of sepsis.
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