Americas

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.

PERU

Healing the trauma of violence in Latin America

October 15 2020 - 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 to break the cycle of abuse.

Survey

Survey shows need for trauma-informed care

October 7 2020 - A new survey finds that more than half of caregivers lack the training and resources to understand how trauma affects children’s development and behaviour. The survey also emphasises the importance of stability and love in helping children who have been severely abused and neglected form new trusting relationships.

GLOBAL

Impact of COVID-19 on child mental health

October 6 2020 - Teresa Ngigi, an expert and author in the field of childhood trauma, supports the mental health of children and caregivers during COVID-19.

PRESS RELEASE

The Helmsley Charitable Trust Reinvests in SOS Children’s Villages with $5.9 Million Grant to Empower Children and Families in Ethiopia

September 28 2020 - SOS Children's Villages announces a new phase of its partnership with The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.

PRESS RELEASE

SOS Children's Villages’ EduCare Program Empowers Children to Reach Their Full Potential

September 28 2020 - As the world’s largest organization supporting children without parental care and those who risk losing it, SOS Children’s Villages recognizes that education is more than just knowledge. It is a fundamental human right and opportunity for a brighter future. Access to quality education enables children to develop into productive, autonomous adults and provides individuals with the tools to break the cycles of family separation and poverty.