Gates Foundation Discovery Center

There’s a household object that’s instrumental to global health—and it may not be what you think. ?? That’s right: toilets! Around the world, 3.5 billion people still lack access to proper sanitation. But here’s the good news: Scientists have developed toilets that can neutralize waste at the source, meaning there’s no need for sewage systems that are breeding grounds for diarrheal diseases like typhoid and rotavirus. On #WorldToiletDay, check out our “A Better Way to Go” exhibit through the eyes of @Doulaye Kone and @Bill Gates to learn how better toilets can save lives: https://lnkd.in/dgh9UZC8

??Everybody poops yet 3.5 billion people around the world lack access to safely managed sanitation systems.?? Lets talk about it! Join us tomorrow, Nov 16th, 11-3pm, for our World Toilet Day Celebration! We will have fun games, activities, crafts and more to learn more about the importance of toilets and clean water.?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gzfKfZbQ

??Global YAP Applications are open!?? Do you want to make change in your community and make friends around the globe? Our Global YAP program is accepting applications!?? Learn about the Gates Foundation's work while developing the skills to make change. The Global Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) is a five-month long (February-June) virtual program for high school students hosted by the Gates Foundation Discovery Center. This program is open to global participants and youth living in the United States outside of Washington State. More info and application: https://lnkd.in/gjHHytfC

We're kicking off our countdown to our Giving Marketplace with a roundup of our vendors! Today we're highlighting the wonderful artists you can support at the event. Here's a preview of what you can expect?? Dec 6+7!

We've waited all year and we made the nice list!?? Join us at our annual Giving Marketplace, the holiday giving event of the season. Find unique gifts from over 35 vendors with proceeds supporting global health, women and girls, education, refugees and so much more. Your gifts truly keep giving! 35+ Incredible Vendors with great causes?? Live Music Performances?? Card and Jewelry Making? People and Pet Portraits???? Dec 6-7th, 10am-5pm. Free! Event details: https://lnkd.in/gUGRfeWT

Calling all educators and teachers! ??♀???♂? Come join us Nov 7th, 5-7pm for our Educator Exclusive Social all about poo! It's a fun night of toilet talk, poo-terrarium making, learning about our free school tours/resources and networking over food and drinks with other educators. Bring a friend or colleague and discover how you can inspire and engage your students. RSVP https://lnkd.in/gYQDx5it

CALLING ALL ?? RACERS! Start your engines, mark your calendars, and flush any other plans you had on the books. Our World Toilet Day Celebration is Sat Nov 16th! Bring your friends and family to learn more about the importance of toilets and clean water through hands-on activities, games, water tasting, and more! Saturday Nov 16th, 11-3pm. FREE! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gzfKfZbQ

We are so excited to co-host a powerful performance by Emi Mahmoud alongside USA for UNHCR next week! Join us Tue, Oct 22, 5-7pm as Emi delivers some of her most recent poetry about Sudan and a message of hope, solidarity, and compassion for those who are being forced to flee. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/giDfebrv

What's that smell?! It's the King County Waste Treatment Division FLUSH MOB??????! Our partners at King County WTD will teach you what to flush and where it goes while making you laugh along the way. You can find them at our World Toilet Day Celebration, Saturday Nov 16th, 11-3pm. A free event that explores what happens when we go #2, and what to do with all that poo! RSVP and more info here: https://lnkd.in/gzfKfZbQ

Mark your calendars!????Our Fall event round up is here and we have some inspiring programs and events for the approaching autumnal weather. Teen takeovers, poetry readings, Polio Day, Educator Socials and Sanitation galore! Explore our events page to RSVP and learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghF-fzQD