National Hygiene Week returns, 9th-15th September 2024 to help raise awareness about hygiene poverty and it’s impact on those of us affected. Our fourth annual National Hygiene Week is calling on you to Spread Kindness with Hygiene Hub by providing a helping hand to those struggling in our communities. We know that for those struggling to stay afloat, hygiene items are often the first to go. We know that many in Ireland cannot afford the everyday essential hygiene items that most of us take for granted, and yet this issue remains hidden.
This National Hygiene Week, we want the inability to afford hygiene items to get the recognition it deserves, because we all deserve access to hygiene items to feel clean, confident and healthy.
What We Do
At Hygiene Hub, we believe basic hygiene should be a right, not a privilege and yet many are struggling to afford the basics. Our volunteers collect and distribute products to those in need in their local area via our Community Partners - a mix of charities, schools and local organisations.
What Is Hygiene Poverty
Hygiene Poverty is the inability to afford many of the everyday essential hygiene items that most of us take for granted. It can look like one family sharing a toothbrush, or parents reusing dirty nappies, or being unable to wash clothes, sports kits and uniforms as often as is necessary.
Hike For Hygiene
As always, the week will close with our annual Hike for Hygiene fundraiser taking place in various locations across the country. Either join our volunteers, or gather your friends and family and pick your own route and take part in a sponsored Hike (or walk!) on Saturday 14th or Sunday 15th September to raise some much needed funds for Hygiene Hub.
If you are unable to join us on these days, you can still get involved by donating to one of the fundraisers happening across the country.
Current Fundraisers
Get Involved
As an organisation we are determined to combat Hygiene Poverty in all areas of society, but we can't do this alone. That's why we have many ways you too can fight Hygiene Poverty.
We are always looking for volunteers to get involved in our local hubs! You can join an existing hub or set one up in your local area. We are holding inductions on the 30th of September.
Spread The Word
For those struggling, hygiene items are often the first to go. Join us this NHW, to ensure Hygiene Poverty gets the recognition it deserves. We all desire to feel clean, confident and healthy.
