The escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is causing immense suffering, with children bearing the heaviest burden. As the conflict intensifies in Goma, in eastern DRC,...
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On International Day of Education: AI’s promise vs. reality for children growing up alone in conflict zones
By Dereje Wordofa Education is the basis of human progress, the key to breaking cycles of poverty, and the foundation of peaceful and prosperous societies. However, millions of children worldwide —...
Statement on the announced ceasefire in Gaza: A call to protect children and families
SOS Children’s Villages International welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, which creates an opportunity to end the war that has devastated the lives of children and families. The...
Evacuated SOS Children’s Village in Gaza destroyed
After the ceasefire made it safe to travel, staff from SOS Children’s Villages in Gaza visited the children’s village in Rafah on Monday, only to discover it had been completely destroyed. “The...
SOS Children’s Villages continues supporting children in Syria during transition
Latest Update - 10 January 2025 SOS Children’s Villages reaffirms its commitment to supporting children without or at risk of losing parental care during Syria’s current political transition. We...
Mexico + 1 more
Leaving everything behind: A story of sacrifice and new beginnings
For many parents, their children are their most cherished treasure. This was especially true for Danilo*, a father who made unimaginable sacrifices to protect his children once threats forced them to...
ONG llaman a los gobiernos de América Latina y el Caribe a implementar y dar seguimiento a la Declaración y Plan de Acción de Chile para abordar los desafíos del desplazamiento forzado en la región

Ciudad de Panamá - Esta semana, los gobiernos de América Latina y el Caribe se reúnen en Santiago para marcar un hito importante con la adopción de la Declaración y el Plan de Acción de Chile...
Supporting children through Syria's transition
STATEMENT By Samer Khaddam, National Director of SOS Children's Villages in Syria The safety and well-being of the children and young people in our care remain our top priority amid the evolving...
SOS Children’s Villages International condemns attack on civilians and humanitarian zones in Gaza
SOS Children’s Villages International condemns the recent attack adjacent to a temporary tent encampment in Khan Younis, Gaza, accommodating 46 children under our care. The Dec. 4 attack, right next...
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World leaders should integrate Children's Voices for Climate Action at COP 29

By Joining Forces, East and Southern Africa Region - ChildFund Alliance, Plan International, Save the Children International, SOS Children’s Villages International, Terre des Hommes International...
Global Report on Children’s Care and Protection: Understanding and preventing the separation of children from their families

Children at risk of losing parental care worldwide amid systemic failures to support families, finds new report First-of-its-kind study by SOS Children’s Villages interviewed hundreds of children...
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Appel à un cessez-le-feu à Gaza, au Liban et en Israël et à la fin de l'impunité dans un contexte de catastrophe humanitaire croissante et d'escalade des conflits régionaux

24 octobre 2024 Nous, les organisations soussignées, appelons tous les États membres des Nations unies à garantir un cessez-le-feu immédiat à Gaza, au Liban, en Israël et dans la région, et à mettre...
Sugam's Tragic Birthday: Loss and Survival Amid Nepal's Landslides
When the SOS Children’s Village team visited flood-affected areas in Panauti, Kavre, in early October, five-year-old Sugam* was playing joyfully with his friends, his laughter masking the tragedy...
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Llamamiento a un alto el fuego en Gaza, Líbano e Israel y al fin de la impunidad en medio de una espiral de catástrofe humanitaria y una escalada del conflicto regional

24 de octubre. Nosotras, las organizaciones abajo firmantes, hacemos un llamamiento a todos los Estados miembros de la ONU para que aseguren un alto el fuego inmediato en Gaza, Líbano, Israel y...
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Open Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel and End to Impunity amid a Spiralling Humanitarian Catastrophe and Escalating Regional Conflict

We, the undersigned organisations, appeal to all UN member states to secure an immediate ceasefire across Gaza, Lebanon, Israel and the region, and to end the impunity that has allowed atrocities by...
Bangladesh + 5 more
Study on the impact of cash on child protection

WHY THIS STUDY? The “Joining Forces for Child Protection in Emergencies” (JF-CPiE) consortium commissioned this study to evaluate Phase One of its implementation, and specifically on the impact of...
‘We need to get our lives back. I don’t know how fast it will happen, but I am sure it will'
On an otherwise peaceful morning in September, Zarah and her family awoke to the sound of an approaching disaster. 'All of a sudden, we saw water coming,' recalled Zarah, 18, who serves as speaker...
Right to foods for a better life and a better future for Children

By Joining Forces, East and Southern Africa Region - ChildFund Alliance, Plan International, Save the Children International, SOS Children’s Villages International, Terre des Hommes International...
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'My whole life has become fear, anxiety, sadness and misery'
More and more children are being separated from their families as the war in Gaza continues and now spreads into Lebanon. Despite the unceasing efforts of SOS Children’s Villages and partners since 7...
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‘War has no place in the lives of children’
By Dereje Wordofa, President of SOS Children’s Villages International One year has passed since the heartbreaking attack on Israel and the escalation of the Gaza War. We are reminded of the...