You’ve heard so much about the importance of washing your hands at this stage that it’s probably becoming a little repetitive. For us, that point came a long time ago — we’ve been pushing this message around the world for over 50 years.

As the COVID-19 outbreak brings more and more countries to a standstill, there is mounting concern about the impact that the virus could have on vulnerable communities in Africa and Asia.

Concern Worldwide teams are preparing to assist communities in some of the world’s poorest countries to battle COVID-19, amid growing fears of the substantial human impact the arrival of the virus could have as it continues to spread in Africa and Asia. 

As the conflict enters its tenth year in March, here are five things to know about the impact of the Syrian crisis in 2020.