Global Handwashing DAY OCTOBER 15

𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱

2025 Theme (Global Handwashing Partnership): “Clean Hands – Healthier Future.”

Message: “Hand hygiene is the simplest, most powerful act for saving lives.”

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 

1.1 To raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene in preventing disease

1.2 To develop healthy habits among children and youth

1.3 To promote a culture of cleanliness in schools, hospitals, and communities

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 1–5) 

2.1 Demonstration: “How to Wash Hands Correctly” using soap and water

2.2 Song/Dance: “Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands” jingle

2.3 Coloring Activity: Posters of clean hands and germs

2.4 Story Time: “The Invisible Germs”

2.5 Handprint Art: Students create colorful prints with the slogan “My Clean Hands Save Lives”

𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 6–8)

3.1 Poster Making: “Soap + Water = Health”

3.2 Science Experiment: Germ transfer demo using glitter or chalk powder

3.3 Skits/Role Play: On hygiene in daily life (school, canteen, home)

3.4 Quiz: On hand hygiene, diseases, and WHO’s 7-step washing method

3.5 Pledge Ceremony: Students take a “Clean Hands” oath

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (Classes 9–12)

4.1 Awareness Campaign: Conducted in nearby primary schools

4.2 Debate: “Hygiene Starts with Me – Is Awareness Enough?”

4.3 Video Creation: Short films on proper hygiene and health habits

4.4 Poster/Essay: “Clean Hands – Safe Life”

4.5 Innovation Booth: Students demonstrate DIY hand sanitizer or wash stations

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

5.1 Health Education Drive: Conduct sessions in slums or schools

5.2 Survey & Data Collection: On handwashing habits in hostels/campuses

5.3 Social Media Challenge: #CleanHandsChallenge with awareness reels

5.4 Poster Exhibition: Link between hygiene, SDG 3 (Good Health), and SDG 6 (Clean Water)

5.5Workshop: Importance of hand hygiene in public health

𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴/𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

6.1 Hospital Demo: WHO’s 7-Step Hand Hygiene Technique

6.2 Community Outreach: Awareness camp in rural areas or schools

6.3 Poster/Chart Competition: “Clean Hands Save Lives”

6.4 Seminar: Role of hand hygiene in infection prevention

6.5 Audit Activity: Monitor hand hygiene compliance in hospitals

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

7.1 Morning Assembly Talk: Importance of hand hygiene

7.2 Live Demonstration Stalls: Set up handwashing corners

7.3 Wall of Health: Display student drawings and slogans

7.4 Hand Hygiene Parade: Students march with soap and banner messages

7.5 Sanitation Drive: Clean classroom and washroom campaign

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 

8.1 Partnership with Local Health Department: Joint awareness drives

8.2 Distribution of Hygiene Kits: Soap, sanitizer, tissue packs

8.3 Exhibition: “From Germs to Health” – how hygiene prevents infections

8.4 Creative Corner: “Soap Sculpture” or “Clean Hands” collage display

𝗡 𝗢 𝗧 𝗘

To Get UN Recognition for Your School’s Celebration:

1.Conduct National or International days in your school.

2.Take clear photos/videos of each activity.

3.Send them with a short event summary via WhatsApp to 𝟵𝟵𝟰𝟰𝟯𝟭𝟯𝟵𝟱𝟯 𝗪𝗔.

4.Your school will be acknowledged as a UN Designated School for Youth Engagement and will receive an appreciation note.

𝗔 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗡 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Under 🄲🄰🅁🄴  🄵🄾🅁  🄿🄴🄾🄿🄻🄴

SDG 1: No Poverty

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being 

SDG 4: Quality Education

SDG 5: Gender Equality

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

SDG 10: Reduced Inequality