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SOS Children's Villages -R.Pichler - "The global development agenda must do more for children & families

Placing children at the core of the global development agenda

5/6/2013 - “It is imperative; children who live in the various forms of alternative care must be counted and accounted for,” says SOS Children’s Villages General Secretary. “Bold and practical” is how Richard Pichler described the latest UN recommendations for the global development agenda beyond 2015. However, he stresses that, much more must be done for children and families. More...
"If he is doing it, It must be good" - Dante, Champions League footballer and family man@ P. Witmann

Children win the Champions League Final

23/05/2013 – Dante, a defender for Bayern Munich FC, tells why family is so important to him. The Brazilian become an SOS Ambassador after frequent visits to the SOS Children’s Village in his home town. “I come from a modest background myself. I’ve made it, and I want to help other children do the same. More...
child sleeps after surviving a recent bomb attack in Damascus. SOS Children's Villages is working in Syria to ensure the wellbei

Hands off the SOS Children’s Village

22/05/2015 – SOS Children’s Villages has launched an urgent appeal to all parties involved in the on-going war in Syria and stakeholders in neighbouring countries: Keep your hands off the SOS Children’s Village in Damascus! More...
Care for ME - a global initiative by SOS Chldren's Villages to provide quality care for every child

Care for ME is about children everywhere

16/05/2013 - Improving the quality of care for vulnerable children is a global issue. Delegates at a conference at the SOS Children’s Villages International headquarters in Innsbruck, Austria, have today highlighted how this can be addressed through a campaign that boldly sets out to achieve quality care for every child. More...
Why family matters - May 15 is International Day of the Family  @ k Iliveska

International Day of the Family - Why family matters

14/5/2013 - A single parent living in poverty faces a five year struggle to regain of custody her daughter, who she loves dearly. The best interests of the child are paramount for all involved, including social workers at SOS Children’s Villages. More...
SOS Children's Villages and BT connecting Africa © BT Image library

Connecting Africa - Bringing e-learning to remote villages

13/5/2013 - SOS Children’s Villages and BT are “Connecting Africa”. The project – launched at the recent World Economic Forum on Africa – will bring internet access to families in 20 SOS Children’s Villages across 12 African countries. Watch the video
What of my future? Toil and resilience is not enough to save families. SOS is acive in Syria © SOS Archives

Displaced from the land in Syria

03/05/2013 – In a cramped school building, mattresses, blankets and personal belongings are stacked in heaps. A woman receives food from 16 year-old Ghaith. The SOS youth reflects the strong solidarity that exists in Syria. The grateful woman ponders her children’s future, as they are displaced from the land that sustained them. More...
In emergencies SOS Children's villages cares for children ©REUTERS/Jason Lee, www.alertnet.org

Earthquake in China: SOS Children's Villages ready to help

22/04/2013 – A massive earthquake hit the Sichuan Province in China on Saturday 20 April 2013. Just 100 km from the epicentre. Children and SOS mothers felt the the earth shake at SOS Children’s Village Chengdu. As in 2008, after a more deadly earthquake hit the same area, SOS Children’s Villages has offered its help. More...
Vote for children

Vote NOW - to make a better world for children

19/04/2013 - SOS Children's Villages and the United Nations want to hear from you! MY World is a global survey asking you to choose your priorities for a better world. Results will be shared with world leaders in setting the next global development agenda More...
Photo: C. Ngo Biyack

Central African Republic: SOS Children's Village looted

16/04/2013 - After the rebel coalition known as Seleka assumed power in the Central African Republic (CAR), more fighting has erupted in the capital Bangui. The civilian population is becoming the victim of attacks and lootings. The SOS Children’s Village in Bangui has fallen victim to the on-going unrest.. More...
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