Supporting young entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Deborah from Nigeria took part in The Next Economy Program, which supports young people in setting up a successful start-up.
Tuesday April 13, 2021
Indonesia battles deadly flash floods and landslides
Nearly 100 people have been killed and dozens missing after flash floods and landslides struck parts of eastern Indonesia over the weekend.
Tuesday April 6, 2021
Fighting displaces thousands in northern Mozambique
Children in northern Mozambique are facing a humanitarian crisis after deadly attacks forced thousands of people to flee from their homes at the end…
Sunday April 4, 2021
The Importance of Daycares to Single Mothers
Many single mothers lost their livelihoods due to the pandemic. Without the daycare center, they were forced to stay at home and care for their…
Tuesday March 30, 2021
How Life has Changed for Nine Siblings
Christiana, 50, has nine children between the ages of three and 18, and she is proud that she can feed them all – alone.
Monday March 29, 2021
Press Release: Fire Displaces Thousands in Sierra Leonne
A fire has ravaged a slum community in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown late Wednesday, displacing upwards of 5,000 residents.
Friday March 26, 2021
Press Release: Rohinya Camp Fire
March 25, 2021 – A deadly fire swept through a crowded Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, this week.
Thursday March 25, 2021
Covid's Lost Generation
For young people stepping out into the world, this year has been undeniably difficult.
Friday March 19, 2021
Press Release: Child Soldiers in Colombia
Ottawa, Canada, March 16, 2020 – As many as 12 child soldiers have reportedly been killed in an attack by the Colombian military on a rebel camp ea
Wednesday March 17, 2021
COVID-19: Interview with an SOS Mother
"All of us SOS mothers have the same goal, we are going in the same direction, which is to help these children, adolescents and young people to…
Monday March 15, 2021
Explosion in Equatorial Guinea
A series of explosions on Sunday, March 7, in Equatorial Guinea have killed 98 people and injured more than 620, according to official sources.
Thursday March 11, 2021
Freedom to Focus on the Future
Without the worry of her family’s well-being on her mind, Abena, 17, can now concentrate on her studies to fulfil her dream to be a nurse.
Monday March 8, 2021
Guinea Declares Ebola Outbreak
Guinea officially declared that it is dealing with an Ebola outbreak. This new outbreak is in roughly the same area where a similar …
Tuesday March 2, 2021
Designing a New Life
Aaden*, 23, of Somaliland stands out as a shining example of how a new skill can be the difference between poverty and prosperity.
Friday February 19, 2021
Q&A with SOS Brazil
Hospitals in the Brazilian state of Amazonas are overwhelmed. Michele Mansor, program director at SOS Children’s Villages Brazil, says the…
Tuesday February 9, 2021
Resilience Against Crisis in Peru
The rights of children to education and a healthy meal are under threat in the remote village of Nueva Ciudad Inca in Peru.
Friday February 5, 2021
Joining Forces: Children's Right to be Heard
Children have the right to participate in decisions affecting their lives but often face obstacles in having their voices heard and getting involved…
Tuesday February 2, 2021
SOS Success Story: Benjamin
Benjamin was seven years old when his mother fell seriously ill. For many children like Benjamin, this can lead to a life on the streets. SOS…
Friday January 22, 2021
Securing the Right to Education
Sanyu* is clever and ambitious.
Friday January 8, 2021
Conflicts Erupt in Central African Republic
On January 7, 2021, several armed groups clashed in central Bouar in the Central African Republic. *Multiple updates
Violence in Niger
On January 2, armed groups shot men and boys in what was said to be a revenge attack near the borders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.
The Toll of Conflict: Nagorno-Karabakh
Eduard* is scared and sad. At the end of September, this eight-year-old boy and his family had to flee their home in Nagorno-Karabakh, and can never…
Wednesday December 30, 2020
New Reality Brings New Skills in India
In a typical year, 17-year-old Manimeghlai would be training for the cycling competition in an upcoming Special Olympics event. But, with the…
Monday December 21, 2020
COVID-19: Impact on Students in Indonesia
Adi, a child rights advocate from SOS Children’s Village Lembang in Indonesia, shares the impact of COVID-19 on himself and other students.
Friday December 18, 2020
SOS Children’s Villages International appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Leading the global strategy, the new CEO will help to ensure the best care for children, increase our impact and unite more partners so that no
Thursday December 10, 2020
