World Toilet Day
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Make a splash this World Toilet Day and join us to tackle the global sanitation crisis with creative solutions, advocacy and education!
Let's all make a splash on World Toilet Day, Nov. 19! This day has been celebrated since 2001 by the World Toilet Organization as a way to raise awareness of the global sanitation crisis and emphasize the importance of proper sanitation and hygiene. It is estimated that 4.2 billion people lack access to safe sanitation - making this an issue in need of urgent attention from world leaders, policy makers and citizens alike. So let's work together to raise our voice for clean toilets around the world, so everyone can enjoy good health and well-being!
Collect donations of money, supplies and materials to build or improve toilets in areas of need around the world. You can also donate to organizations that are working on toilet projects.
Learn about the global sanitation crisis, how it affects health and safety, and how you can help. Share what you learn with friends, family, colleagues and neighbors.
Look for World Toilet Day events near you, like community cleanups or fundraising activities. Get involved and be part of the solution.
Contact your local politicians or other government representatives and urge them to prioritize access to clean toilets as a basic human right.
Share stories and information about World Toilet Day on social media using hashtags like #WorldToiletDay and #GlobalSanitationCrisis.
World Toilet Day is an important reminder of the need for improved sanitation worldwide. It helps to draw attention to the fact that billions of people still lack access to clean water and bathrooms - something many of us take for granted. By raising awareness of this issue, World Toilet Day can help drive meaningful change.
Good hygiene is essential in order to stay healthy and avoid illnesses such as diarrhea, cholera and typhoid. The importance of handwashing should not be ignored - it's one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of disease. Celebrating World Toilet Day gives us an opportunity to emphasize these simple yet effective hygiene practices.
Poor sanitation has a direct impact on water quality. Human waste that isn't disposed properly can pollute drinking water sources, leading to serious health concerns. By emphasizing better sanitation practices, World Toilet Day hopes to reduce the amount of wastewater and sewage entering our rivers and lakes.