Clean water and good hygiene can help contribute to the health and resilience of communities against two major threats facing the world today – COVID-19 and climate change.

 

As we observe Global Handwashing Day on October 15, it is especially evident this year, during a global pandemic, of how important handwashing is as a first line of defense against viruses. Yet, worldwide, 3 billion people do not have access to soap and water at home, while one in four health centers do not have clean water, according to UNICEF.

To help raise awareness about the importance of access to clean water,  Dow is joining forces with the newly launched Water Resilience Coalition and the non-profit WaterAid to make water and hygiene a global priority. The Water Resilience Coalition is a CEO-led coalition of the UN Global Compact CEO’s Water Mandate that is committed to having a positive impact in water-stressed basins and to developing resilient practices. Its campaign with WaterAid seeks to fast-track access to water and promote hygiene awareness.

Through this industry-led initiative, we look forward to working with other water users – companies, governments, and NGOs – to inspire water stakeholders around the world to forge collaborations to sustainably manage scarce freshwater and to provide better access to more people as part of the global response to COVID-19. By sharing 

best practices, we can help identify opportunities for improved decision-making and enhanced resilience.

With this, Cataning Elementary School also joined the campaign of Global Hand washing Day. Pupils send their pictures via messenger as they follow the steps in correct way of washing hands in order to fight COVID-19. Undeniably if people will follow the strict health protocols including of always washing their hands surely together we can HEAL AS ONE.

By: Rowena M. Cunanan | Teacher III | Cataning Elementary School | Balanga City, Bataan