Asia and Oceania

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. 

Global

The critical connection between climate and child protection 

April 18 2025 - Evidence of a changing climate is everywhere—and children are paying the price. 2024 was officially the hottest year on record, with global temperatures surging 2.7°F above pre-industrial levels. More than 600 extreme weather events displaced more than 800,000 people and left 1.1 million injured. 

Myanmar

Emergency update: Myanmar earthquake impact in Thailand 

April 4 2025 - On March 28, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar, with powerful quakes and damage rippling into neighboring countries, including Thailand.  

Gaza

URGENT: Evacuated SOS Children’s Village in Gaza destroyed

February 5 2025 - After the ceasefire made it safe to travel, staff from SOS Children’s Villages in Gaza visited the children’s village in Rafah on January 20, only to discover it had been destroyed. 

Gaza

Statement on the announced ceasefire in Gaza: A call to protect children and families 

January 27 2025 - SOS Children’s Villages 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 well-being and safety of children remain central, and the path to sustainable peace and recovery demands immediate and unwavering action. 

Washington, D.C.

2024 reflections: A year of building brighter futures 

January 22 2025 - When I reflect on 2024, I’m filled with gratitude for the transformative impact friends like you have made possible in the lives of vulnerable children.