Forest is only safe when local people are strong and healthy enough to protect it.
That’s why this year Cool Earth is doing everything we can to improve the health of our rainforest partners.
We’re starting with something most of us take for granted. Handwashing.
Diarrhoea kills
Time off school
80% of diseases
15 seconds is all it takes
A 'tippytap' is an ingenious way to wash your hands that is perfect for use in remote rainforest areas.
You only need a few basic materials and it uses minimal water. As it’s operated by a foot lever, there’s less chance of transferring germs.
With your help, Cool Earth will invest in training practitioners to help households build tippy taps, and educate people about hand-washing with soap.
It only costs a few dollars for the materials to make a tippytap. And we think it’s money well spent.
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