With the first cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) being identified in Kenya and Tanzania, schools in both countries have already closed. The first case has also been diagnosed in Zimbabwe. It's undoubtedly a scary time for all of us, and those living in slum communities in East Africa are not immune to the fear. A lack of clean water or sanitation facilities in crowded homes means it's almost impossible for families to follow World Health Organisation advice. We are therefore calling on our supporters to donate whatever you can afford to help our partners provide soap and detergent, in addition to care packages, to as many families as possible whose children would normally be supported by our existing school programmes.