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
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
