Students learn how to wash their hands at the guidance of health workers during a UNICEF-sponsored Handwashing Day promotion event on Oct. 25 at Beichuan County of Sichuan province, one of the worst-hit areas in the May 12th earthquake. Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008

Over 3000 residents and students living in temporary shelters in Leigu Township, most of them belonging to the Qiang minority, gathered to celebrate Global Handwashing Day. Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008

Residents of Leigu Township wore traditional Qiang clothing and sang local songs at the event. Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008

The children of Leigu Township came to the event to learn about handwashing and hygiene. Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008

The emcee of the event called children to the stage to answer questions about handwashing and hygiene. Contestants were rewarded with hygiene products provided by UNICEF. Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008

UNICEF has distributed 2500 sets of hygiene kits containing towels, soap, women`s hygiene products, and other supplies to earthquake-affected families in Beichuan County. Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008

UNICEF has invited health experts to demonstrate correct handwashing technique to a crowd of primary school students. Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008

Children raise their hands, eager to demonstrate their understanding of correct handwashing technique. Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008

"Promoting handwashing will help prevent communicable disease in temporary settlement camps, especially for the young children." Ms. Lei Jun(right), UNICEF China Water, Environment, and Sanitation officer said. Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008

A 9-year-old girl washes her hands at the demonstration sink, while verbalizing each step of proper handwashing technique to her peers. Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008

Displaced children living with their families in temporary shelters drew their "dream homes." Photo Credit: UNICEF/China/2008