Sunday, December 20, 2015

World Toilet Day

World Toilet Day (WTD) is a campaign to motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation and is observed on November 19 annually.
Establishment – 2001
Theme – Toilets and nutrition
  • This year, World Toilet Day is focusing on the link between sanitation and nutrition, drawing the world’s attention to the importance of toilets in supporting better nutrition and improved health.
  • Lack of access to clean drinking water and sanitation along with the absence of good hygiene practices, are among the underlying causes of poor nutrition.
How event is celebrated
People are encouraged to take action and help promote the idea that more needs to be done. They can host an exhibition, write a toilet song, host a dinner or draw a cartoon.

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