Wynn Supports "Global Handwashing Day"
Nearly 100 Volunteers Visit Local Schools to Promote Hygiene Awareness Among Students
MACAU, November 19, 2019 – In recognition of Global Handwashing Day, Wynn recently organized nearly 100 volunteers who, together with representatives from Clean the World Asia (CTW Asia) and the Municipal Affairs Bureau, visited Escola Pui Tou and Tong Sin Tong Middle School Kindergarten to promote proper handwashing practices to over 100 local kindergarten and primary school students. Through interactive games and Q&A sessions, the initiative encouraged children to develop good hygiene habits and maintain personal cleanliness at all times.
To promote and support the global culture of handwashing with soap, Wynn volunteers, along with representatives from the Municipal Affairs Bureau and Clean the World Asia, visited the schools to participate in the Global Handwashing Day activities. In addition to demonstrating the correct handwashing techniques, Wynn volunteers performed short skits and led interactive sessions to help children learn essential hygiene knowledge and the importance of proper handwashing.
During the event, representatives from Clean the World Asia presented certificates of appreciation to Wynn and supporting organizations and schools. Attending guests and Wynn volunteers also distributed Wynn watercolor brush sets and Clean the World eco-friendly soap gift packs to the students, encouraging them to wash their hands frequently and maintain good personal hygiene.
Distinguished guests attending the event's opening ceremony included:
Ms. Irene Chan, Executive Director, Clean the World Asia
Ms. Carrie Tse, Director of Logistics and Customer Service, Clean the World Asia
Ms. Pang Sau-Sin, Supervisor of Environmental Hygiene Promotion and Education, Municipal Affairs Bureau
Ms. Wu Kei-Mei, Head of Problem Gambling Prevention Division, Social Welfare Bureau
Ms. Kong Mei-Fong, Supervisor of Professional Development and Registration, Social Welfare Bureau
Ms. Chan Sui-Fun, Senior Technician, Division of Communicable Disease Prevention and Surveillance, Health Bureau
Mr. Lee Chun-Ming, Member of the Board of Directors and Supervisor of Tong Sin Tong Middle School
Mr. Wong Tak-Chun, Principal, Tong Sin Tong Middle School
Ms. Ng Wing-Chu, Teacher, English Department, Escola Pui Tou
Mr. Lee King-Yuen, Director of Community and Government Relations, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace
Global Handwashing Day is an international campaign aimed at promoting regular handwashing with soap as an effective way to prevent infectious diseases. In addition to partnering with Clean the World Asia on its soap recycling program, Wynn continues to organize a variety of volunteer initiatives to promote healthy living and support disease prevention efforts within the community.
