Get involved on Global Handwashing Day

15 October is Global Handwashing Day, a day to remind people of the importance of washing their hands. In

Gingerbreadman / WaterAid

2008 the actions for the day focus on schools. On its web site, WaterAid provides tips and resources for schools to get involved.

Resources include:

• The Gingerbreadman, a story for Global Handwashing Day ( PDF 721Kb)
• A slideshow on hygiene
• Breaking taboos, laughing about loos slideshow teaching communities about hygiene education through puppet shows and drama in Madagascar.