Statement

Dereje Wordofa – Statement on the current situation in Russia

February 23 2023 - On behalf of our federation, I refute that SOS Children’s Villages was ostensibly involved in the displacement of children. Similarly, I unequivocally condemn the use of children for propaganda purposes.

Press release

SOS Children’s Villages responds to recent media reports: 13 children from Ukraine hosted by SOS Children’s Villages Russia

February 21 2023 - War puts children - especially those without adequate parental care - in acutely vulnerable situations. We support children on opposing sides of conflicts around the world.

EMERGENCIES

The complexity of working on opposing sides of wars

February 21 2023 - Working in complex humanitarian emergencies is a daunting challenge. In this interview, Dr. Dereje Wordofa, president of SOS Children's Villages, talks about the challenges of working in the context of conflicts and war and the humanitarian principles that SOS Children's Villages follows in it's humanitarian work.