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Youth employability

Covid’s lost generation: Growing up alone has gotten even harder

February 26 2021 - One year ago, the lockdowns to fight the emerging pandemic began affecting our lives. Many have struggled to cope — be it from unemployment, school closures, the loss of a loved one or from loneliness.

Advocacy

Newly approved EU budget allocates funds to fight child poverty

February 24 2021 - A major milestone in fighting child poverty in the EU has been achieved: The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union approved the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) which, for the first time, sets a specific objective and earmarks funds to fight child poverty.

Florida

Racism is our reality

February 18 2021 - For seven years, Jeffrey Jackson has been a foster father in the SOS Children’s Village Coconut Creek, Florida. In this interview, he talks about how it feels to be raising four Black teenagers in a country which is torn apart by racism.

Child Safeguarding

Child Safeguarding: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward

February 18 2021 - Safeguarding children and young people is at the heart of the work of SOS Children’s Villages. Through our child safeguarding framework, we are committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment for every child in our programmes.

Somaliland

Young designer transforms the life of his family

February 15 2021 - Aaden, 23, of Somaliland stands out as a shining example of how a new skill can be the difference between poverty and prosperity.

Care Leavers

Care leavers need to be included and listened to more

February 11 2021 - Recently, we joined a lively conversation between two generations. In their full conversation, 24-year-old care leaver advocate Zule Reyes and Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz, talked about their journey to adulthood and brainstormed about how to better support care leavers.

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