Coronavirus: Learning hand washing in South Sudan

World Vision is working with children in South Sudan, teaching them proper handwashing procedures to help keep them safe during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Visiting a World Vision Child-Friendly Space in Juba, seven-year-old Helen says she's already aware of how important handwashing is as the COVID-19 outbreak rages on.

"I wash my hands before I go to the Child-Friendly Space, as soon as I arrive home and every time after touching anything."

Last year, 151,497 children participated in activities at World Vision's Child-Friendly Spaces in South Sudan. These programmes support the well-being of children during emergencies.

World Vision's Vanessa Saraiva told us, "Girls and boys have access to child-friendly information about the virus, including safe sanitation and hygiene techniques.

"These spaces help to ensure normalcy and routine in a safe and creative way - while respecting social distancing - at a time when we're all making adjustments to how we interact with one another."