The “Soap bubbles against coronavirus” initiative arrived at the Orphanage of St. George, located in Grafton, in the rural area of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. The local volunteer team provided the children in this orphanage with both supplies and instructions to wash their hands properly, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including covid-19. This orphanage was founded by Justina Zainab Conteh, a philanthropist educated by an Italian priest for many years missionary in Sierra Leone, Father Nazzareno. Justina, after completing her education, began to take care of abandoned children, starting from zero and without any resources, but thanks to the help of the people she was able to provide a safe home and guarantee the protection and safety of children

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