While acknowledging that much remains to be done, we also need to acknowledge that much has been achieved in the area of WASH in Schools. So we can view the glass as being half empty or half full! I for one feel that we have a lot to be optimistic about, there are numerous Governments, donors, NGO's and communities working hard to ensure that children have access to improved water, sanitation and hygiene in schools. The global Call to Action for WASH in Schools "Raising Clean Hands" has seen a strong partnership evolve to advocate for WinS, more robust evidence is evolving and enhanced programming at all levels is ensuring that each year more and more children do get access to improved facilities and conditions in their schools.