Starbucks and Planet Water Foundation partner to bring clean water to communities in Asia Pacific

Celebrating Global Handwashing Day 2024

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 worldwide. Through this long-term partnership supported by The Starbucks Foundation since 2011, 73 AquaTowers have been constructed globally, including seven markets across Asia Pacific, providing more than 131,000 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 in Asia Pacific including Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. In addition, Starbucks Philippines and Starbucks Vietnam supported three additional towers in their markets, respectively. 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.

The Starbucks Foundation also partnered with Planet Water Foundation to support Typhoon Yagi relief efforts in Chiang Rai province in Thailand and Yen Bai province in Vietnam.