Africa

Statement

Caring for children in conflict zones 

May 31 2025 - Armed conflict and war forces families to flee for their lives at a moment’s notice. In the ensuing chaos, many children are accidentally separated from their families. They find themselves alone, far from home, and often without any legal identification. 

South Sudan

From fleeing war to a life of philanthropy: How education transformed Gatod’s life 

May 23 2025 - For Gatod Galwak, the classroom was more than just a place to learn—it was a place of hope. 

Global

The global crisis of family separation 

May 8 2025 - A recent article cites SOS Children’s Villages groundbreaking global research unveiling the causes—and solutions—to prevent unnecessary family separation. 

ICT 2025

Coding with confidence: Nairobi’s iHub shapes the future for girls in tech 

April 22 2025 - While many students have access to computers at school and at home, Cynthia would not have access to a computer until she was 19. Growing up in Nairobi, Kenya, neither her school or her family could afford such a luxury, excluding Cynthia from future career opportunities.  

Namibia

Emula’s story: How loving families advance girls’ rights

March 3 2025 - For years, Emula* dedicated herself to caring for her three younger siblings and her mother, who suffered from untreated mental illness. To ensure her siblings’ well-being, she took on a caregiving role, sacrificing her own childhood and dreams. 

Democratic Republic of Congo

Children and staff evacuated from SOS Children’s Villages in Democratic Republic of Congo 

February 11 2025 - As conflict intensifies in the eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the safety of children, families and communities continues to be gravely threatened.