MIDDLE EAST

Middle East

Conflict and instability take a growing toll on children’s mental health

March 31 2026 - Children across the Middle East are once again living through a period of heightened tension and insecurity as a new escalation of violence adds to years of instability affecting families across the region. Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, every child has the right to protection, care and development - even in times of war. But as insecurity spreads, those rights are increasingly under strain.

Georgia

From crisis to independence for young mothers in Georgia

March 25 2026 - Young mothers in Georgia are often left without support, education or a safe place to turn. The Mother and Child Shelters of SOS Children’s Villages in Georgia provides safe accommodation alongside psychosocial care and skills training, helping young women work towards independent futures for themselves and their children.

Vietnam

Dũng’s eco-friendly building innovation

March 17 2026 - Architect and entrepreneur Dũng is turning waste into opportunity. Growing up in SOS Children’s Village Da Nang after losing his parents, he learned the value of gratitude and determination. Today, he runs an eco-focused construction company that transforms discarded materials—like oyster shells, rice straw and construction debris—into innovative building products. His mission: create sustainable materials, generate jobs and leave something meaningful behind for his community.