Events Calendar: Sanitation and Hygiene Themes
January:
- National Youth Day (India, January 12): Promote youth involvement in sanitation awareness and hygiene practices.
March:
- World Water Day (March 22): Raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocate for sustainable water management.
April:
- World Health Day (April 7): Focus on universal health coverage, including access to clean water and sanitation.
May:
- Global Hand Hygiene Day (May 5): Promote handwashing with soap as a key intervention for preventing diseases.
June:
- World Environment Day (June 5): Highlight environmental sustainability and its connection to sanitation practices.
August:
- National Youth Day (India, August 12): Engage youth in activities promoting clean sanitation practices and hygiene.
September:
- Swachh Bharat Diwas (India, September 17): Celebrate India’s efforts towards cleanliness and sanitation.
October:
- Global Handwashing Day (October 15): Promote handwashing as a simple, effective way to prevent diseases.
November:
- World Toilet Day (November 19): Advocate for access to clean and safe sanitation facilities globally.
December:
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3): Focus on inclusive sanitation and hygiene facilities for all communities.