Global Handwashing Day is celebrated annually on October 15th to promote handwashing with soap globally. The 2010 theme focuses on handwashing in schools. New tools and resources are being developed for Global Handwashing Day 2010 participants, including a monitoring and evaluation toolkit, advocacy materials promoting year-long handwashing programs in schools, and a schools toolkit. Partnerships between public and private organizations help make Global Handwashing Day a global event each year.