Online mental health therapy app launched: By youth for youth
The Blueroom app, an online platform meant to give young people easy and timely access to mental health support, was virtually launched at the end of…
Sunday March 13, 2022
“Women of SOS”: Alaa Fataftah, Social Worker, SOS Palestine
Day 5 of a 5-part series featuring empowered “Women of SOS” to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2022. Today's interview is with Alaa…
Friday March 11, 2022
Alina flees Ukraine to safety, but struggles with survivor’s guilt
Alina is a Social Worker who worked with young people from SOS Ukraine in the Kyiv region and was forced to flee her country. Although now safe,…
Thursday March 10, 2022
“Women of SOS”: Katrina Bock, Caregiver, SOS Namibia
Day 4 of a 5-part series featuring empowered “Women of SOS” to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2022. Today's interview is with Katrina Bock…
Urgent action needed to protect and care for children at the heart of the Ukraine crisis
The SOS federation calls on the international community to ensure that children without / at risk of losing parental care receive the dedicated care…
Wednesday March 9, 2022
“Women of SOS”: Wendy Pérez, Aid Worker, SOS Colombia
Day 3 of a 5-part series featuring empowered “Women of SOS” to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2022. Today's interview is with Wendy Pérez…
At the heart of the crisis: Interview with Darya Kasyanova, National Program Director, SOS Ukraine
Darya Kasyanova has been with SOS Ukraine for five and a half years. In this interview, Darya speaks of the harrowing situation in Ukraine and the…
Tuesday March 8, 2022
“Women of SOS”: Seraphine Akiremye, Primary School Teacher, SOS Rwanda
Day 2 of a 5-part series featuring empowered “Women of SOS” to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2022. Today's interview is with Seraphine…
“Women of SOS”: Halima Ahmed Dalel, Maternal Health Nurse, SOS Somalia
Day 1 of a 5-part series featuring empowered “Women of SOS” to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2022. Today's interview is with Halima Ahmed…
Monday March 7, 2022
Children and families flee warzone to SOS Children's Villages in Poland and Romania
SOS Children’s Villages has been supporting children and foster families fleeing the conflict to relocate to safer areas in Ukraine and in SOS…
Sunday March 6, 2022
SOS psychologist describes the war’s devastating impact on Ukraine’s children
SOS psychologist, Oksana, has been working both directly and remotely with foster families who remained in Ukraine since 16 February. She describes…
Friday March 4, 2022
Millions of children in Ukraine risk growing up without the care they need
Statement from SOS Children’s Villages on Ukraine Crisis: SOS Children’s Villages calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities until a ceasefire…
Wednesday March 2, 2022
Emerging refugee crisis in Ukraine: How SOS cares for children separated from their families
As the armed conflict in Ukraine continues to cause destruction and uncertainty, SOS recognizes the growing refugee crisis, particularly amongst…
Monday February 28, 2022
Ukraine: Situation Report, 24 February 2022
On 24 February, the Russian Federation launched a military operation in Ukraine. The situation is evolving rapidly and is likely to have devastating…
Thursday February 24, 2022
War in Ukraine: “We are on the side of children”
We are deeply concerned by the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, and the devastating impact this will have on children and families. This is an…
Nalini’s story: A life dedicated to giving back love to the mothers
A practicing nurse and a care leaver from SOS India, Nalini Dhende established a charity called Nimal Seva with the focus of looking after abandoned…
Wednesday February 23, 2022
Ukraine: One SOS office and social center closed and staff evacuated
Ukraine Update: Stanytsia Luhanska, where SOS Children’s Villages is running its emergency response program, closed on 17 February 2022. Staff and…
Tuesday February 22, 2022
The new WISE Scholarship is empowering African youth with university education
In partnership with the Steele Family Foundation, SOS Canada is launching the World Impact Scholarship & Education (WISE) program to empower…
Thursday February 17, 2022
Young people from alternative care unite to form networks across Africa
Across the African continent, young people who grew up in alternative care are uniting to support one another and push for changes that can help in…
Ukraine: We will keep helping children and families
Mr Serhii Lukashov is the National Director of SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine since 2019. In this interview, he talks about the current situation in…
Tuesday February 15, 2022
Emergency Response: Cyclone Ana in Malawi
On January 24, Cyclone Ana made landfall on the Mozambique coast and headed for southern Malawi. SOS Children’s Villages is on the ground, assisting…
Friday February 11, 2022
Young people in Ethiopia teach their elders to adapt to a changing climate
In Eteya, Ethiopia, young people plant trees, learn irrigation techniques and cultivation methods to adapt to the changing climate. They pass on…
Thursday February 10, 2022
Strengthening family care through mental health support
An interview with Josephine Rombo, Community Development Worker with SOS Kenya. She integrates mental health services in her work to improve the…
Not going to school is Jean’s greatest fear
Jean and his family live in Buterere slum, on the outskirts of Burundi’s capital. Near his home is a garbage dump, where most locals spend the day…
EQ3 Partnership: Three Years of Giving and Impact
EQ3 and SOS Children’s Villages Canada launched a partnership to help support some of the most vulnerable children
Tuesday February 8, 2022
