Preventing Child Marriage in Uganda
Achen*, 14, would be married by now had her mother not spoken up against her relatives demands, and kept her daughter in school.
Wednesday December 9, 2020
COVID-19: A Child Struggles in Vietnam
Linh’s family is among the poorest in Dong Duc village in Vietnam. The COVID-19 crisis has only made it worse.
Thursday December 3, 2020
Update on Tigray conflict in northern Ethiopia
Fighting in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region has left over 2.3 million children in need of urgent humanitarian assistance, according to UNICEF.
Monday November 23, 2020
The Power of Children as Change Makers
Every child deserves to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives. At SOS Children’s Villages, we educate children about their rights and…
Advocating for Children's Rights in Palestine
Maya is a 17-year-old girl representing the children of Bethlehem governorate as the president of the Palestinian Children Council.
Tuesday November 17, 2020
Lebanese Youth Powering Environmental Change
The Go Green initiative is part of the Youth Power program at SOS Children's Villages Lebanon, supporting young changemakers in realizing innovative…
Wednesday November 11, 2020
Typhoon Molave Hits SOS Vietnam
Heavy rains, catastrophic floods and landslides have affected more than a million people in Vietnam this month.
Monday November 2, 2020
Confronting Domestic Violence in Latin America
More than half of the children in Latin America experience domestic violence each year. In the world’s most violent region, emotional support is key…
Tuesday October 20, 2020
A Young Refugee Gets a Chance to Excel
"Living as a refugee can be very frustrating and stressful since you are never sure about your life and your future since other people are…
Friday October 16, 2020
Self-Help Groups Empowering Indian Women
Women living in poverty, with low levels of education and without a livelihood are often denied opportunities to be heard and empowered.
Wednesday October 14, 2020
Siblings Form New Memories Despite Childhood Trauma
The painful memories of abuse Oba* suffered as a child often sneak into his consciousness, no matter his frantic efforts to bury them.
Wednesday October 7, 2020
COVID-19: Pay Attention to Children's Mental Health
The second wave of coronavirus infections rising means we need to remember what we learned from the first: that living through a pandemic can be hard…
Friday October 2, 2020
Beirut: Resilience in the Aftermath
SOS Children’s Villages is assessing the needs in Beirut, Lebanon to help children and families regain their economic and emotional resilience.
Friday September 18, 2020
Thriving Even Under Lockdown
As lockdowns hinder education worldwide, Sahan* and his brothers adapt and thrive.
Monday September 14, 2020
Learning Self-Value
"I felt like an antisocial girl and frustrated with myself, I had doubts and sometimes I felt sad."
Tuesday September 8, 2020
From Homelessness to Higher Learning
"My three younger sisters and I were hungry, but not for food. We yearned for love, care and a stable family."
Digital Divide puts Education of Millions at Risk
While many children have switched to online learning, the majority of children in Africa are frustrated by a lack of access.
Tuesday September 1, 2020
Explosion in Beirut
On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 4, Rula*, a mother of three, was at home with her children when the two violent explosions hit the capital of…
Tuesday August 18, 2020
Former Street Child Becomes a Nurse
As a three-year-old, Kamala lived on the street in Kathmandu. Today, at the age of 27, she works as a nurse in the SOS Children's Village Sanothimi…
Finding Peace in a Warzone
"I feel confident. My children have a home. They feel safe." After months of despair and uncertainty, Anastasia finally relaxed.
Wednesday August 12, 2020
Special Care and Therapy for a Boy in Venezuela
Today, little Alex* (4) walks and communicates with his loved ones, but if he hadn’t been treated in time he would’ve suffered the long-term…
Thursday August 6, 2020
COVID-19: Tia's Life Under Lockdown in Mozambique
"My greatest worry is losing my family members to the infection. I am worried that if my mother caught the virus and died, we would be orphaned…
Thursday July 30, 2020
COVID-19: On the Front Lines with SOS Somalia
Every year, the SOS Children’s Villages Somalia medical team provides life-saving care to more than 36,000 vulnerable women and children through the…
Monday July 20, 2020
Anti-Discrimination Reading List for Children and Young People
Discrimination, racism and exclusion negatively impact children around the world, jeopardizing their safety, well-being and long-term development.
Tuesday July 14, 2020
COVID-19: Reflections of a Young Girl's Struggles in Namibia
“My name is Laeticia*, and I am 16 years old. I am in grade 10. I have three younger brothers and four sisters.
Thursday July 9, 2020
