26 December 2021

De-germ your hands!

Learn about the importance of handwashing
20 December 2021

Kilaa Kudey

This storybook is designed to be used by primary school teachers and school health assistants during relevant school activities. The aim of this story is to educate children to be clean and ultimately to promote water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices.
15 October 2021

Report on Global Handwashing Day 2021 - UNICEF Maldives

The Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every year on 15 October. The main purpose of marking GHD, an initiative led by the Global Handwashing Partnership, is to create awareness around the benefits of handwashing with soap. The importance of proper handwashing has not been more crucial than right now with the global COVID-19 pandemic still…
01 October 2020

Global Handwashing Day 2020

Handwashing with soap, Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every 15 October, to raise awareness on the importance of washing hands with soap. Currently 40% of the world’s population do not have access to basic hand washing facilities. This year handwashing has taken center stage as one of the most efficient ways ...
28 August 2020

Cleaning and hygiene tips to help keep the COVID-19 virus out of your home - ދިވެހި ބަހުން

The Dhivehi translation of cleaning and hygiene tips to help keep the COVID-19 virus out of your home. The document covers the following areas in Dhivehi. Personal hygiene  Cleaning around the home Cleaning clothes Handling and preparing food
13 August 2020

2 in 5 schools around the world lacked basic handwashing facilities prior to COVID-19 pandemic — UNICEF, WHO

NEW YORK/GENEVA, 13 August 2020 – As schools worldwide struggle with reopening, the latest data from the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) reveal that 43 per cent of schools around the world lacked access to basic handwashing with soap and water in 2019 – a key condition for schools to be able to operate...
30 April 2020

Everything you need to know about washing your hands to protect against coronavirus (COVID-19) - ދިވެހި ބަހުން

The Dhivehi translation of everything you need to know about washing your hands to protect against coronavirus (COVID-19). The document covers the following areas in Dhivehi. How do I wash my hands properly? How long should I wash my hands for? When should I wash my hands? How can I help my child wash his or her h...
25 June 2019

Growing Up Well - For Girls

am filled with lots of information for school girls like you. I will tell you about the changes that naturally happen in your body as you start to grow from a child and eventually into a young woman. This can be a difficult time if you don’t know what to expect and how to manage the changes that are happening. Rea...
17 June 2019

Growing Up Well - For Boys

I am filled with lots of information for boys like you. I will tell you about the changes that naturally happen in your body as you start to grow from a child and eventually into a young man. It doesn’t happen overnight and actually takes years. This can be a difficult time if you don’t know what to expect and how...