Europe

Lebanon

Humanitarian appeal launched for Lebanon

August 7 2020 - The enormous explosion that shook Beirut, the Lebanese capital, on Tuesday comes at a highly critical and difficult time for Lebanon. With COVID-19 infections on the rise, hospitals were already battling to cope. Now, they are struggling to treat thousands of injured people.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

A mother's memories 25 years after Srebrenica

July 10 2020 - 11 July is the European Union’s official day of remembrance for the victims of the Srebrenica genocide. SOS Children’s Villages supports families in Srebrenica, some of whom - like Marika - lost family members in the genocide.

Racism

5 tips: Talking to children about racism

July 8 2020 - Since the violent death of George Floyd, people in the USA and around the world have been taking to the streets to protest against racism. It's an issue that affects us all!

GEORGIA

Experts warn of increased abuse during COVID-19 crisis

June 24 2020 - At SOS Children's Villages Georgia, we work to protect at-risk children and families from a recent surge of domestic violence.

NORTH MACEDONIA

Domestic violence amidst COVID-19

May 14 2020 - A psychologist at SOS Macedonia explains how the COVID-19 pandemic affects at-risk families, the threats to children and the impact of the work of SOS Children's Villages. 

Austria

Austria: Seeking rights for young people leaving care

March 20 2020 - Care Leaver Austria seeks to change a law that ends financial support for young people when they leave alternative care at the age of 18. The association wants to see support last at least until 24.