Global Food Crisis 

"Skyrocketing prices for basic food and energy are putting many already vulnerable children in an increasingly weak position" says Helmut Kutin, President of SOS Children's Villages. In many communities, mainly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, the increased cost of living is forcing parents to make difficult decisions in the fulfilment of their children's basic needs.
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Niger: Protecting 10,000 children from famine

18/03/2010 - A looming famine in Niger is threatening up to half the country's population. SOS Children's Villages launches an emergency relief programme to support 10,000 of the most vulnerable children and their families. More...
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Families under strain due to skyrocketing food prices

In our work with families, we see that children become increasingly vulnerable when their parents are faced with serious socio-economic pressures. For this reason, a large part of SOS Children's Villages' work with families focuses on supporting them to find sustainable ways to meet their children's development needs. More...
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SOS Children's Villages Mexico: Focus on basic needs

1 kg of rice currently equals 9 subway tickets, 8 trips by bus … Food Prices in Mexico have risen enormously since December 2007. SOS Children's Villages is continuing to help children and families to meet their basic needs and is looking for ways around the increased food prices. More...
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