Europe

Economic Empowerment for Bosnian Family

Family strengthening programs and economic empowerment for family in southern Bosnia

February 26 2019 - A young couple from Mostar, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, struggled to meet their children’s needs. Unemployment, illnesses and social exclusion brought them to the brink of despair. Together with the SOS Children's Villages team, the family is fighting to create a better future for their children.

Launch of New Child Care Curriculum

Child care initiatives expand with new "Prepare for Leaving Care" curriculum/training programs

February 21 2019 - Young people who have lived in alternative care or foster care face many challenges on their way to living independently. In the second phase of the “Prepare for Leaving Care” project, SOS Children’s Villages International and its partners will expand into new countries to help more care leavers on the road to independence and providing quality child care.

Family Strengthening Support Has Changed Their Lives

“For the first time I feel like a real dad”

February 11 2019 - Kasum Fejzula, a 35-year-old single father and his four children, lives in a Roma community in a poor part of Skopje, Macedonia. He shares how family strengthening support has changed their lives.

Youth employability

“I’m unstoppable”: A young woman prepares to shape her future

February 6 2019 - Una will not let high youth unemployment rates in Bosnia and Herzegovina discourage her.

Youth employability

Spanish king honours GoTeach partner

January 31 2019 - King Felipe VI recognises Deutsche Post DHL Group for its long-time support of SOS Children’s Villages’ efforts to empower young people.

Serbia

From an exotic interest to a useful skill

January 31 2019 - A chance opportunity to learn Farsi becomes a major asset for a member of the SOS Children’s Villages emergency response team.