Europe

GREECE

A math whiz excels against all odds

October 11 2020 - "Generally, education is very important to me because I have come to the understanding that regardless of where you are living, in today’s world it is really hard to live and have a decent life if you are uneducated," says Kourosh, 17, a refugee who was just accepted into an elite public school on Lesbos.

GERMANY

SOS Children's Villages announces new partnership with FC Bayern Munich

October 10 2020 - SOS Children's Villages and FC Bayern Munich launched a partnership that will offer children the opportunity to discover themselves, to grow beyond their own limits and unlock their hidden potential through soccer.

GREECE

Statement on the fires at the Moria camp

October 8 2020 - "We cannot rebuild the same system of inhumane conditions from the ashes of Moria." Read the full statement by Steffen Braasch, CEO of SOS Children's Villages International.

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.

Spain

Landmark bill to protect children from violence in Spain

August 14 2020 - SOS Children’s Villages Spain was one of the organizations advocating for better protection for children from violence.