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Education and empowerment open the door to economic self-sufficiency and help young people to become productive, contributing members of their communities. We teach children to build resilience and self-confidence, and to develop mechanisms for protection against life’s ups and downs.

Jordan

A Taekwondo champion at SOS Jordan

October 11 2019 - Social Impact: Amal, 17, is a multiple gold medalist in taekwondo and a sports trainer for children in Amman, Jordan. 

Bolivia

Keeping siblings together: How Tito saved his family

August 12 2019 - Every child deserves to feel as empowered as Tito.

Girls' and Women's Empowerment

Empowering girls in Liberia through basketball

April 7 2019 - An unforgettable summer of basketball, education and friendships: In the summer of 2018, University of Pennsylvania and SOS Liberia teamed up to help girls build skills and confidence.

EU policy debate

Young people address policymakers

March 11 2019 - The European Commission hosted a roundtable with SOS Children’s Villages in Brussels to discuss quality child protection and care systems.

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.

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