The importance of proper hand washing has never been this significant in the modern world. With the onset of the Mers-Cov virus in the Kingdom, proper hand washing takes a vital role in preventing the spread of this disease. However, it's not only viruses that is being prevented from spreading when proper hand washing is done. There are a lot of other illnesses… like diarrheal diseases which we featured before in a video following Gondappa and his first child.
Gondappa is a resident of Thesgora, an Indian village with the highest rate of diarrhea in the country. He is now celebrating his first child's fifth birthday as the world's 20 million people celebrate Global Handwashing Day.
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| The village of Thesgora |
Global Handwashing Day, endorsed by various governments, international institutions, NGOs, private companies and individuals, focuses on children who suffers more from diarrheal and respiratory diseases. Our children, ever energetic, enthusiastic, and open to new ideas, remain to be the hope that will uphold the world. They need to be protected from diseases.
And that is what Lifebuoy has done for the past 10 years, and is still doing today. Lifebuoy soap, launched in England by the Lever Brothers in 1895, has tried to prevent diseases and deaths by teaching children the simple act of washing their hands with soap. With their projects, they help children reach the age of five. You too can support this campaign by visiting the Lifebuoy Facebook page and pledging your support!
Happy birthday to Gondappa's son… and happy Global Handwashing Day to all!
This post has been sponsored by Lifebuoy, but all thoughts are our own.
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