Global Hand Washing Day

We the members of Dewathang Primary School, observed Global Hand Washing Day on 15^th October based on the theme “Make Hand Washing A Habit”. The program was lead by health committee and they briefed students on the importance of hand washing with soap which is easiest method to prevent germs from spreading series of dangerous diseases. They have also emphasized on when and how to wash their hand with soap. They have demonstrated seven steps of washing hand which is very effective methods to clean each and every part.

 We have also observed hand washing week starting from 14/10/2016 -19/10/2016. There was series of programs and activities showcased by students and teachers together to pass the message regarding the importance of hand washing with soap and based on the theme "Make Hand Washing A Habit". We had banners competitions for classes V and VI, posters competitions for classes IV and III and creative presentation for classes PP, I and III students. 
 

 Global Hand washing Day was an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of hand washing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

It was celebrated annually on October 15 and was founded by the Global Public-Private Partnership for Hand washing. It is an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times and to remind ourselves the importance of washing hand with soap at critical situations. It was especially designed to foster, support and raise awareness about the benefits of washing hands with soap to reduce some common diseases like cough and cold, diarrhoea and some other common diseases.

It was started since 2008, when over 120 million children around the world washed their hands with soap in more than 70 countries. As of now there were more 100 countries in an around to world which were involved in celebrating 15^th October as ‘Global Hand Washing Day’ to sensitize on the importance of washing their hands with soap which is most easiest way to save their life at critical situations

The 2016 Global Hand washing Day theme “Make Hand washing a Habit!” For hand washing to be effective it must be practiced consistently at key times, such as after using the toilet or before contact with food or with kitchen items and before preparing food, after playing, working, and picking up bins . While habits must be developed over time, this theme emphasizes the importance of hand washing as a ritual behavior for long-term sustainability. Hand washing is the simplest, most effective way of preventing germs from spreading and hand washing is an important healthy habit!