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EMERGENCIES

‘Children in Haiti are suffering mentally and physically’

March 29 2024 - The escalating gang-related violence in Haiti has forced more than 360,000 families to flee their homes to seek safety and protect their children. Many families have chosen to leave the capital, Port-au-Prince. Those who have no other places to go live in schools and government buildings that have been turned into camps.

Advocacy

German government recognizes recommendations on improved reception and family reunification for unaccompanied and separated children

March 26 2024 - SOS Children's Villages Germany made a submission to Germany’s Universal Periodic Review focusing on improving reception conditions for unaccompanied and separated children.

Gaza

"The children knew: When we say, 'It's time to go!', it's time to go."

March 25 2024 - 68 children were evacuated from the SOS Children's Village in Rafah, southern Gaza. In this interview, Samy Ajjour, programme director of the village, speaks about the evacuation and how the children are doing since their arrival to the West Bank.

ICT4D

Digital Development Guidebook: Navigating the new frontier of digital development

March 20 2024 - In an era where organizations are moving from digital integration to holistic digital transformation at all levels, we are glad to share with you the Digital Development Guidebook. This guidebook is the result of a collaboration effort of SOS Children's Villages and other INGOs with the leadership of CRS and the support of NetHope.

STATEMENT

Children without parental care evacuated from Rafah, Gaza

March 12 2024 - A total of 68 children from the SOS Children's Village Rafah in Gaza as well as 11 employees of the SOS Children's Villages and their families have been evacuated. We have worked through diplomatic channels with all relevant authorities to bring the children and adults to Bethlehem in the West Bank, where they arrived safely on 11 March.

International Women's Day

Investing in women is not just the right thing to do - it is essential for human rights

March 8 2024 - Together, we must ensure that the root causes of poverty, gender-based violence, discrimination, and inequality are addressed through structural changes. It is a way to unlock the full potential of all women and girls. Statement by Dr. Dereje Wordofa, President of SOS Children's Villages International.