Global Handwashing Day usually centers around hand hygiene for health, emphasizing that clean hands save lives — especially in preventing the spread of diseases.

💧 About Global Handwashing Day

Established by: The Global Handwashing Partnership in 2008.

Purpose: To raise awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

Key Message: Handwashing with soap is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stop the spread of infections like diarrhea, respiratory diseases, and even COVID-19.

🌿 Why It Matters

Helps prevent illnesses and the spread of germs.

Reduces school and workplace absenteeism.

Supports healthier communities and better hygiene practices worldwide.

✋ 5 Key Times to Wash Hands

Before eating or handling food.

After using the toilet.

After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.

After touching garbage or animals.

Before and after caring for someone who is sick.