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December 28, 2023

The School Ambassador Programme, Philippines

Handwashing with soap and water is the most effective way to prevent transmission of many disease-causing germs. It is especially important for young students because they interact closely with many others every day, and because their immune systems are less developed. An estimated 75% of student absenteeism is linked to illnesses caused by lack of handwashing. The School Ambassador program recently launched HappyTap Philippines is a creative approach to address this challenge.
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October 15, 2021

Global Handwashing Day 2021 - How are we putting handwashing within reach for students and teachers? A spotlight on Madagascar.

The Madagascar national and local government is working with the private sector and development partners to help students return to school safely in a new normal.
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Editorial
October 15, 2021

Liệu rằng chúng ta có đang làm cho việc rửa tay với xà phòng thuận tiện đối với học sinh và giáo viên hay chưa? Phản ánh của nhóm chúng tôi tại Việt Nam.

Bạn có biết rằng HappyTap đã bắt đầu công việc nghiên cứu và thiết kế về vệ sinh tay tại miền Nam Việt Nam? Annie, thành viên nhóm tại Việt Nam, đã dành toàn bộ thời gian ở quê nhà trong khoảng thời gian đại dịch bùng phát. Cô ấy đã quay trở về trường tiểu học cũ của mình với tầm nhìn như một chuyên gia vệ sinh.
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News
September 21, 2021

Cambodian schools pilot reopening in a new normal

Hun Sen Mitthapheap High School is among the first schools to reopen in Cambodia, and one of the largest to participate in this pilot reopening phase. After months of planning, they reopened the upper grades this week. Rather than undertaking expensive facilities work with professional contractors, students themselves were well able to set up hand washing stations in each of their classrooms in a matter of minutes.
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Schools
December 20, 2020

Healthy Habits – North Tyneside nursery

A North Tyneside nursery is leading the way in instilling healthy habits for life among children.
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Schools
November 25, 2020

UNICEF Re-imagine campaign (video)

Reimagine the future for every child
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Research
October 23, 2020

UK Businesswoman leading the fight against COVID-19 in schools

A businesswoman, executive advisor and coach who spent 30 years living and working in Japan has returned to the UK and brought with her a cost effective yet simple idea to keep children safe against Covid in North East schools.
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Schools
October 16, 2020

Handwashing Stations to be Set Up in Schools to Support Safety Measures

Hundreds of handwashing stations will be set up in schools across County Durham as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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Schools
October 14, 2020

UNICEF Cambodia supports hand hygiene in schools

Even as we marked Global Handwashing Day, UNICEF was managing a major operation to bring hygiene supplies and safety education materials to all 13,482 schools and 3,064 community pre-schools in Cambodia. These are essential for their safe re-opening.
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Schools
October 14, 2020

UK: HappyTap Washes Away Play Time Queues

A businesswoman, executive advisor and coach who spent 30 years living and working in Japan has returned to the UK and brought with her a cost effective yet simple idea to keep children safe against Covid in North East schools.
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News
October 12, 2020

Durham Magazine: Handwashing Stations To Be Set Up In Schools To Support Safety Measures

Hundreds of handwashing stations will be set up in schools across County Durham as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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Schools
October 12, 2020

Durham County Council: HappyTap in Schools

Hundreds of hand washing stations will be set up in schools across County Durham as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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News
July 7, 2015

Huffpost: Funky Sink Gets Kids In Cambodia To Wash Up, Could Save Thousands Of Young Lives

Children in Cambodia won't have a problem keeping their hands clean thanks to this frog-themed hand-washing device.
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News
July 6, 2015

Reuters: A playful, portable sink to boost handwashing hygiene in Cambodia

BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A small plastic box decorated with smiling frogs and a bright green logo, LaBobo looks like a toy, but it could help prevent thousands of people from getting sick with diarrhoea and other diseases.
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The new normal for hygiene

Putting handwashing within reach
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