Mental Health

Debunking mental health taboos in Africa

September 22 2023 - A lack of understanding about mental health and its associated illnesses prevents millions of people in Africa from seeking adequate medical care. SOS Children's Villages organized a three-day mental health conference in Nairobi to address this issue.

Statement

'Progress towards achieving the SDGs is slowing down'

September 19 2023 - President Dereje Wordofa issued a video statement on the occasion of the SDG Summit (18-19 September) marking the half-way point to 2030. Additionally, an opinion article by Dereje Wordofa was published in the US publication, The Hill, on Sunday noon.

Morocco

"Emotional security is a necessity."

September 15 2023 - SOS Children’s Villages in Morocco is preparing, in collaboration with the local authorities, to provide children who have lost parental care due to the earthquake in Morocco with interim- alternative care in our programmes near Marrakech. For the on-site staff, this will be a major responsibility. We asked one of the psychologist on the ground, Meryem Abou Hafs, how she is preparing for the arrival of these children.