October 6, 2010 – Raising Clean Hands

Summary

On Wednesday, October 6, 2010, the Basic Education Coalition and Water Advocates held a congressional briefing on exploring the importance of improved water, sanitation and hygiene in primary schools around the world. Sponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), the briefing took place from 9:30-11 am in Room 2168, the Gold Room, of Rayburn House Office Building.

Speakers

• Seung Lee – Save the Children
• Students from HB Woodlawn
• Pamela Young – Senior Basic Education Advisor, Plan International USA
• Dennis Warner – Senior Technical Advisor for Water and Sanitation, Catholic Relief Services

Fact sheet

Learn more about improving about water, sanitation and hygiene in schools in this fact sheet prepared for the briefing.

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