Brief History

This day started in 2008. It is a day to wash your hands. Clean hands save lives. On this day, over 120 million kids from more than 70 countries washed their hands. They did it with soap. Every year, on October 15, we celebrate this day. We wash our hands to be healthy. We need to wash our hands before we eat and after we use the toilet. This is to keep us from getting sick. There are many ways to spread germs. But if we wash our hands, we can stop them. The Global Handwashing Partnership has a website. You can find more information there.

How to celebrate

• Educate yourself and others: Learn about the importance of handwashing and share this information with friends, family, and colleagues.
• Promote handwashing: Use social media, posters, and other channels to promote handwashing and encourage others to do the same.
• Participate in events: Check for local events or campaigns organized to mark Global Handwashing Day.
• Donate to organizations: Consider supporting organizations that work to improve access to clean water and sanitation, which are essential for handwashing.

Global Handwashing Day

Interesting facts

• Handwashing with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• According to the WHO, handwashing with soap can prevent diarrhoea and other diseases caused by bacteria and viruses.
• Even in developed countries, poor handwashing practices can lead to infections and hospitalizations.