Americas

GLOBAL

The best investment a country can make is in its children

January 3 2021 - Lusvin, who grew up in an SOS Guatemala, explains the importance of young people's participation and what led him to advocacy.

GLOBAL

Care leavers speak up at the International Care Leavers Convention

December 21 2020 - Care leavers from countries all over the world came together to talk about their lives with others who have lived through similar experiences, finding camaraderie across borders and time zones.

HONDURAS

Two brave sisters escape violence in Honduras

December 6 2020 - "I was afraid for my family and myself, so the only option I had was to flee home and my sister joined me."

GLOBAL

Children are the experts on their own lives

December 2 2020 - Interview with Arianna Tripodi, Youth Participation Advisor, Youth & ICT4D and Gabriella Rask, Coordinator of the International Youth Coalition.

Care Leavers

Care leaver support networks are essential

November 17 2020 - Care leavers face a variety of challenges. They struggle with their identity. They carry trauma from their past. They face discrimination. And when they reach legal age, they are usually left without support. A recent online workshop discussed how peer-led networks are making a difference.

NEIL'S NEWS

SOS appoints new Chairman to the Board of Directors

October 18 2020 - SOS Children's Villages USA elects Cameron Schmidt as the leader of the Board of Directors.