Global Handwashing Day
Observed every year on October 15, this global advocacy day is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.
Social Media Toolkit
The Global Handwashing Day social media campaign aims to create a global buzz about handwashing and to inspire increased promotion and practice of handwashing globally. This toolkit includes:
- Information about the 2017 Global Handwashing Day Theme: “Our Hands, Our Futures!”
- Sample messages for spreading the word about Global Handwashing Day on Twitter, Facebook, and blogs
- Shareable images, such as those below, with facts about handwashing that can be posted on social media channels
Please visit GlobalHandwashing.org for materials and information.