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Hand Washing

young woman holding a watering can and poring water on another young woman's hands helping her wash her hands.
Athletes

Senegal Athletes Lead Workshops on Handwashing, Hygiene

This work is crucial, especially in the continuing fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Athlete, Stephanie Handojo, demonstrating proper hand washing techniques to young children.
Community Impact

Hand Hygiene for All Means EVERYONE

The world changed in 2020. Isolation, fear, overloaded health systems, and food insecurity continue to plague the world through the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has especially made things difficult for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Significant health disparities have been further exacerbated for those with ID. Special Olympics Health has been working hard to address these disparities.
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Illustration of a hand washing diagram
Athletes

Proper Hand Washing Techniques

With the outbreak of the coronavirus, Special Olympics wants you to stay safe. Washing your hands properly is just one way to help do that.
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A young girl is washing her hands from a water jug and young children are around watching her.
Community Impact

Special Olympics is Leaving No One Behind

As the world rallies around Global Handwashing Day, it is important to bring awareness to those who face barriers and challenges around hygiene and handwashing.
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