Sudan

Children displaced by violence long to return home

October 23 2023 - Six months after war forced families out of the SOS Children’s Village in Khartoum, all children and caregivers have found solace and comfort in safer states in Sudan. The fifteen families fled the children’s village when fighting began in April.

Israel & Palestine

SOS Children's Villages in Israel and Palestine grieve the loss of young people in their programmes

October 13 2023 - Children and young people connected to SOS Children’s Villages in Israel and Palestine are among the victims of the escalating violence. To support children and families affected by the conflict, SOS Children’s Villages in Israel and Palestine are assessing the most pressing needs.

STATEMENT

Call for immediate protection of children and their rights in the Gaza Strip and Israel

October 10 2023 - The escalation of conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel has already led to the loss of hundreds of lives, thousands of injured and hundreds of thousands of families displaced and in need of humanitarian assistance. The situation is particularly dire for children who have lost or are at risk of losing parental care.

Children's Rights

We are failing the children of the world

September 18 2023 - Eight years after the adoption of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the most vulnerable children worldwide are still lacking protection, nourishment, schooling, immunizations, and safe environments to grow up in.

Morocco

Morocco Earthquake: SOS Children’s Villages Responds to Crisis

September 11 2023 - In the early hours of Saturday, September 9th, a devastating earthquake struck the regions surrounding Marrakech, Morocco, resulting in substantial destruction and a tragic loss of life.

Haiti

Children in Haiti in dire need of support

August 2 2023 - Haiti is in chaos as gang-related violence reaches a level not seen in decades. With no government in place, ruthless armed gangs rule the capital Port-au-Prince, terrorizing the population through attacks, kidnappings, rapes and killings.