GrEEn project creates jobs in Ghana to reverse migration trend to Europe
The GrEEn project aims to address the causes of migration by creating green jobs and supporting sustainable and climate-resilient local economies.
Wednesday July 19, 2023
Somali mother expands business to secure a better life for her children
The SOS Family Strengthening Programs help families facing hardship to build their livelihoods to profitable levels, moving them from surviving to…
Tuesday July 18, 2023
Worsening crises in Haiti and impacts on mental health
The ongoing violence is causing trauma, hunger and malnutrition, and the closure of schools and hospitals while a cholera outbreak re-emerges.
Wednesday July 12, 2023
YouthCan! — entrepreneurship education
“YouthCan! is now both an employability and entrepreneurship program. This is what young people requested."
Thursday July 6, 2023
YouthCan! — nothing about us without us
“When young people can raise their voices and actively participate in decision-making, they become confident and learn to take responsibility.”
YouthCan! — a shared responsibility
We can do a lot individually, but together, we have real power. We grow stronger, driven by the same purpose.
Wednesday July 5, 2023
YouthCan! — a global partnership for youth employability
13 young people from around the world travelled to Germany in May 2023 to take the stage at the 4th Global YouthCan! Conference.
Care and support ensure a bright future for Andreas in Ecuador
“SOS Children's Village provided me with support as an individual, shaping my character and influencing the person I am today.”
Wednesday June 21, 2023
Protecting children and families in crisis in Ukraine
When the war began, SOS Children’s Villages sprung into action to protect children and families and deliver vital humanitarian aid in Ukraine and…
Monday June 19, 2023
Churab Ali survives the highest rainfall in 62 years in Sylhet, Bangladesh
Churab Ali*, a 35-year-old vegetable seller from Sylhet, Bangladesh, has faced numerous challenges running his small business.
Wednesday June 14, 2023
Independent Special Commission completes final report
We developed a four-year, 24-point Safeguarding Action Plan.
Thursday June 8, 2023
Tree planting advocates in Ethiopia help to shift attitudes about the environment
“If there is no tree, there will be no animals, no insects, and no birds. Our existence depends on the trees because they attract rain, and then the…
Sudan update: Q&A with Mowia Abdelkarim, Director, SOS Children’s Villages Sudan in Khartoum
The experience was horrible, says Mowia
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Escaping child marriage in Mozambique
Ana* never knew her biological parents and that makes her sad sometimes. But she is growing up in a good family, whose care and love have seen her…
SOS Mother in Colombia plants seeds of love
Alma’s commitment to supporting vulnerable children is long-term.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
A mother in Ethiopia fights to keep her daughter off the streets
Before lunchtime, Tashi will stop selling to make lunch and feed her five siblings playing around the house.
Friday May 12, 2023
Sudan security situation update
Children, young people and staff evacuated to safety as armed forces take over SOS Children’s Villages’ premises in Khartoum
Monday April 24, 2023
Keeping siblings together creates brighter futures in Peru
The Cruz siblings forge unbreakable bonds on their path to professional success with support from SOS Children’s Villages.
Cost-of-living crisis hurts children worldwide
Millions of children and young people are at an increased risk of losing the care of their families due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Pakistan unprecedented floods still impact millions
Abdul Samad is a father and a farmer from the Sindh province in southeastern Pakistan. The floods that hit the country in August last year destroyed…
Empowering women and girls through digital technology
Gender and technology in SOS Children’s Villages
Wednesday March 22, 2023
Haneen from Palestine continues to advance the rights of children and young people
Haneen is a 19-year-old girl who lives in Hebron. At the age of three, she and her twin sister came to the SOS Children's Village in Bethlehem. She…
Tuesday March 21, 2023
Strengthening digital skills for young women in Benin
In this interview, 24-year-old Yvette from Benin talks about her experience with Learnio and the opportunities and challenges women and girls face in…
Friday March 17, 2023
SOS alumna in Peru: I learned to never give up
Esther is a talented and passionate young person who grew up with in an SOS Children’s Village in Peru.
Wednesday March 15, 2023
An SOS alumni’s road to success in Laos
The lines outside Fog’s hair salon in the city of Vientiane in Laos show just how much he’s in demand.
Wednesday February 22, 2023
