A young boy happily washes his hands in the Democratic Republic of Congo.⁣⁣ Handwashing is a simple but effective way to prevent the spread of many diseases and save lives. Yet, 2.3 billion people do not have a handwashing facility with water and soap at home. unicef is helping to improve access to water and sanitation services in schools and communities around the world, while also promoting important hygiene practices such as handwashing.⁣⁣ On Sunday's #HandHygiene Day, help spread the word: Clean hands save lives!⁣⁣ 📷: UNICEF DRC/Dicko