Africa

New report shows an estimated 35 million children in Africa are without parental care

November 10 2023 - An estimated 35 million children are without parental care in Africa, a report released by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, part of the African Union, has shown.

Ethiopia

Girl fights against FGM for herself and other girls in her community

October 25 2023 - “My friends and I have healthy bodies and we are at peace with ourselves. All we want is our education.”

Sudan

Children displaced by violence long to return home

October 23 2023 - Six months after war forced families out of the SOS Children’s Village in Khartoum, all children and caregivers have found solace and comfort in safer states in Sudan. The fifteen families fled the children’s village when fighting began in April.

Israel & Palestine

SOS Children's Villages in Israel and Palestine grieve the loss of young people in their programmes

October 13 2023 - Children and young people connected to SOS Children’s Villages in Israel and Palestine are among the victims of the escalating violence. To support children and families affected by the conflict, SOS Children’s Villages in Israel and Palestine are assessing the most pressing needs.

STATEMENT

Call for immediate protection of children and their rights in the Gaza Strip and Israel

October 10 2023 - The escalation of conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel has already led to the loss of hundreds of lives, thousands of injured and hundreds of thousands of families displaced and in need of humanitarian assistance. The situation is particularly dire for children who have lost or are at risk of losing parental care.

Opinion

Promote mental health without leaving any child, caregiver, or family behind

October 10 2023 - Mental health is central to providing quality care to children and young people. It is essential not only for the wellbeing of each child or young person, but also for care practitioners. Concerted awareness raising to identify the adverse effects of mental illness to individuals and society is necessary and urgent.