Global Handwashing Day
Global Handwashing Day took place on October 15th; the event was initiated by the Health In Your Hands organization. The Global Handwashing Day website provides important and timely health-related information. Both the site and the Planning Guide published in conjunction with the event can be viewed at the links provided below. They each contain a wealth of resource information to raise awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap, especially among children: