Hygiene poverty is not merely a localised problem - it has escalated into a national crisis, affecting the lives and well-being of countless students across the country. This report not only uncovers the distressing prevalence of hygiene poverty, but also emphasises the need for systems thinking in developing effective and sustainable solutions.

Hygiene poverty is emerging as a significant crisis, not just for low-income countries, but also high-income OECD countries - in the wake of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report was commissioned with the goal of informing further discussion about the needs of those facing hygiene poverty.