Starbucks partners with Planet Water Foundation to celebrate Global Handwashing Day 2023

October 17, 2023 • 1 min read

Starbucks is committed to contribute positively to the communities it serves.  On this Global Handwashing Day, an international moment dedicated to increasing awareness and education on the importance of personal hygiene to prevent diseases and save lives, Starbucks has partnered with Planet Water Foundation, a non-profit organization, to provide clean water access and hygiene programs to communities around the world. Through this long-term partnership supported by The Starbucks Foundation since 2011, 57 AquaTowers have been constructed globally, including seven markets across Asia Pacific, providing up to 102,600 people with access to clean water.

This year, The Starbucks Foundation supported Planet Water Foundation to provide access to clean, safe drinking water and handwashing stations for communities including Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Starbucks partners (employees) in each market volunteered to help assemble and install the AquaTowers alongside Planet Water Foundation. Volunteers also led hygiene education activities with local students and teachers in the community.

Cambodia

India

Indonesia

Laos

Philippines

Thailand

Vietnam

thumbnail for Starbucks and BLACKPINK join forces to dial up the summer fun

Read More

Starbucks and BLACKPINK join forces to dial up the summer fun

More Like This

Through the agreement, the two parties announced their plans to conduct a pilot program that aims to enhance awareness about food waste reduction and provide quality food supplies to communities in need.

Market unveils 2nd Community Store, with plans to expand to 800 stores and 8 Community Stores by 2030

This year, Starbucks Vietnam celebrates its 10-year anniversary with the unveiling of the newly renovated New World store, the first store opened in the market, and nationwide anniversary promotions.