Emergency Response 

Help must be provided quickly, without bureaucracy and in a targeted manner in situations of crisis, war and disaster. In such traumatic situations children in particular need specific protection and intensive care.
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South Sudan crisis

The Government of Sudan has ordered all Southern Sudanese to formalise their positions in the north or to return to South Sudan. SOS Children's Villages South Sudan together with the authorities and other aid organisations is preparing for an influx of children. More...
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Famine in East Africa

Millions of people living in the Horn of Africa countries are threatened by famine, with hundreds of thousands of children in real danger. SOS Children's Villages is helping in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. Read in the following articles, stories and interviews which convey a comprehensive picture of the crisis and how we help. More...
Pakistan Floods 2010

Pakistan Floods 2010

12/08/2011 - In August of 2010, heavy rains caused massive floods that devastated large areas of Pakistan. SOS Children’s Villages reacted immediately by providing emergency relief to children and families. To help those who have no home to return to, we are rebuilding two entire villages. More...
Côte d’Ivoire Civil War 2011

Côte d’Ivoire Civil War 2011

In February 2011, the SOS Children’s Village of Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire had to be evacuated due to the escalating violence in the capital. SOS mother Béatrice Gnala Lou shares her experiences. More...
Niger Food Crisis 2010

Niger Food Crisis 2010

21/06/2010 - In May 2010, SOS Children's Villages launched an emergency relief programme in Niger to help children and communities survive the developing food crisis. Immediate measures to feed children and families, as well as long-term measures for the prevention of future crises were taken. More...
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