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Health & Hygiene

Clean the World Foundation in Puerto Rico

Clean the World Foundation’s (CTWF) Emergency Relief Program works with local and external partners to bring WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) services and supplies to vulnerable populations around the globe

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Our Work in Uganda Continues

Photo Credit: Timothy Erau, Uganda Clean the World Foundation renewed and strengthened its commitment to the Merikit community in Tororo, Uganda, during the recent celebration of International Day of the

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WASH for Mothers and Families in Uganda

Photo Credit: Timothy Erau, Uganda Our wonderful team in the Merikit community in Tororo, Uganda, recently carried out a 3-day event during which they continued to reach out to community

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WASH for Survivors of Hurricane Fiona

During an impending hurricane, people are focused on survival and evacuation. However, once the storm has passed, there is a critical need for hygiene items. Following a natural disaster, proper

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WASH in Schools Has Begun!

We officially kicked off our WASH in Schools program in the Dominican Republic for the 2022-2023 school year! We continue to serve four economically challenged schools in the Punta Cana-Bavaro

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Hurricane Fiona in the Dominican Republic

Hurricane Fiona struck the eastern provinces of the Dominican Republic (DR) on September 19th, causing major flooding and damage to thousands of homes in that region.  Our wonderful team in

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Over 37,000 Fresh Starts Delivered!

We’re excited to report that we have now delivered over 37,000 warm showers and 51,000 hygiene kits in cities across the United States! Our team is changing lives every day

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CleanFest Celebrates WASH Program Launch

CleanFest Celebrates the Launch of WASH Program Three-day event, including a volleyball tournament and beach cleanup, marked the launch of the Foundation’s WASH Education Program in the Dominican Republic. Along

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A woman in Mozambique washes her clothes in mud in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai
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Cyclone Idai Response

Cyclone Idai Leaves Thousands In Need Beginning March 6th, Mozambique was hit with heavy rains. Over the next week, continuous downpour caused flooding and immense damage. Then, on the night

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Soaper Heroes

Not All Heroes Wear Capes Since 1974, National Volunteer Week has been a chance to appreciate all the wonderful work that volunteers do around America. Here at Clean the World

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Children smiling and waving in Uganda
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World Water Day

Leaving No One Behind The theme for World Water Day this year, leaving no one behind, highlights the core belief of the Sustainable Development Goals: as sustainable development progresses, everyone must benefit. Since

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WASH in Uganda

WASH in Uganda Back in 2018, Rotary International and the Rotary Club of Uganda approached Clean the World Foundation and asked us to provide a WASH-in-Schools and WASH-in-Healthcare Centers education program to the

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International Women’s Day 2019

International Women’s Day 2019 America has come a long way from women having limited rights, no privileges to vote, nor obtain a higher education. Few countries today still use these

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United Relief Efforts

Emergency Relief with United Hurricanes Florence and Michael had a sizable impact on many in the Carolinas and Florida’s Panhandle. Many that were initially impacted are still recovering from the

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Hands on Nashville

Hands on Nashville Hands on Nashville paid Clean the World a visit Monday, January 21, 2019, in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Hands on Nashville is a nonprofit that

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Making an Impact in New York

Hygiene Help in New York’s Community On October 22nd, Pro Unlimited hosted a hygiene kit build in Woodbury, New York. During the build, participants helped assemble 100 Clean the World

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Hurricane Florence victims are given new hope - in the form of a hygiene kit
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Hurricane Florence

Hygiene After Hurricane Florence As the end of hurricane season approaches, we look back on our first hurricane of the season: Hurricane Florence. While Florida was spared the wrath of

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Global Service Trip: Guadalajara, Mexico 2018

Last month, Clean the World Foundation’s Manager of WASH Programs, Steffani Fields, took two lucky Concord Hospitality Housekeeping Managers, Tina and Kayla, to visit our WASH Educations Programs in Guadalajara,

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Clean Hands – A Recipe for Health

EVERY YEAR, 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE DIE FROM DIARRHEAL DISEASE. OF THOSE DEATHS, 58% ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE. THE CDC STATES THAT PROPER HANDWASHING CAN REDUCE THESE

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