Tippy Tap,
The Handwashing Hero
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Tippy Tap, The Handwashing Hero
A simple idea that saves lives.
Tippy tap is a DIY hand washing tool that keep hands clean and children safe. It's the unsung hero that protects children from preventable diseases around the globe.
SO HOW DOES IT WORK?
You know what the best thing about a tippy tap is? It's built using everyday materials which makes it a widely accessible solution.
Grab some sticks, a plastic container, string & soap - and you are ready to build your tippy tap.
It's a simple design but the tippy tap creates huge wins for communities. It's a hands free tap which improves hygiene for children - and can be easily reached by people with disabilities. Tippy tap is a cost effective solution and requires no specialized skills to build.
Even in the most remote parts of the world, the tippy tap can keep hands clean and children safe!
Fancy a step by step guide on how to build this? Click the video for a fun demonstration!
The bigger picture
It is estimated that 1.4 million people, including nearly 400,000 children under five, die each year from preventable diseases. Diarrhea is a deadly disease and it's caused by a simple lack of poor hygiene facilities.
Between 2015 and 2024, 1.6 billion people gained access to basic hygiene services, raising global coverage from 66% to 80%. A huge win for children!
However, 1.7 billion people still lacked basic services, including 611 million people with no handwashing facilities at all. These are not just statistics. There are real people, in real danger of completely preventable diseases.
UNICEF is working in every corner of the globe to promote hand washing with tippy taps - because clean hands create brighter futures.