Fighting Disease with a Little Soap and Water!

Celebrating Global Handwashing Day, Oct. 15, 2009!



We talk about the importance of safe water and adequate sanitation often, but neither of these goals is accomplished in a silo. Hygiene education is a vital part of the mission of Water For People and whenever possible, we incorporate it into country programs. We've discussed that 6,000 people die everyday from water-related diseases, but did you know that within this disturbing statistic, 4,000 children under five die every year from diarrheal diseases due to poor hygiene and lack of access to sanitation?



Today, Water For People programs throughout the world will celebrate Global Handwashing Day and you can join us.



Visit Water for People for the complete update and more information on how you can meet them at the sink for Global Handwashing Day!