The GHP is actively working to respond to the coronavirus outbreak and amplify the work of our partners. Below we highlight some of our partners’ efforts.

Our partners at P&G through their Safeguard brand, have partnered with JingDong and Tmall, 2 of China’s leading e-Commerce platforms, to promote handwashing education to the general population. The partners conducted a 1 hour livestream session, where Safeguard scientists shared preventative measures such as handwashing. The livestream provided an outlet for the general population to learn about proper handwashing techniques and the importance of handwashing habits to maintain good health during this high-risk time.

With the rising spread of the Novel Coronavirus, UNICEF is on the ground working to protect affected children and families. UNICEF is working closely with Government authorities and the WHO to prevent the spread of Coronavirus by supplying vital personal protection equpitment (such as gloves and masks) and launching handwashing campaigns across the East Asia and Pacific region to improve preventative practices among children and the general public. UNICEF is providing hygiene materials for thousands of schools and other public places as part of their support for health education messaging.

The Global Handwashing Partnership strives to keep our audience up-to-date with the latest news and resources around handwashing. Find events and resources below. 

Global Handwashing Day 2019 Report: The 2019 Global Handwashing Day Report summarizes Global Handwashing Day tools and campaigns, and showcases the Day's impact. Find the report here. 

Wash'em Webinar:  The Wash’Em software launch is just around the corner. Register for their webinar on March 10 at 2PM GMT to learn how to use this tool to design better hygiene programs in emergency settings here.

World Water Day: You can’t wash your hands without water! World Water Day is coming up on March 22. Learn more about this year’s theme and campaigns here.