Africa

Sudan

Three years on: deepening crisis and the risk of a lost generation

April 15 2026 - Three years into the war, Sudan continues to face a deepening humanitarian crisis that has disrupted every aspect of life. Insecurity, disease outbreaks and rising crime are redefining what safety means for millions. Across the country, children are growing up in fear, cut off from education, protection and stability. Despite its scale, the crisis remains underreported.

Gender Equality

From renter to landowner: How gender equality keeps families together

March 6 2026 - As the world marks International Women’s Day, Aberash’s story shows how investing in women’s economic agency and promoting shared caregiving can strengthen families and help prevent child-family separation.

Pathways to Integrity

Young people leading the fight against corruption

February 12 2026 - Children and young people are taking a stand against corruption through Pathways to Integrity, a joint initiative of SOS Children’s Villages and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. By learning about ethics, integrity and accountability, they are building the confidence to speak up and become guardians of integrity in their communities.

DAY OF EDUCATION

Father who lost his sight pursues learning to support his children’s futures

January 23 2026 - "Learning let me overcome psychological distress. It helps me stay connected to others and show my children that education is worth fighting for." In Ethiopia’s Waghimra Zone, where prolonged insecurity has disrupted livelihoods and education, Azmeraw, a father of eight, faced the challenge of supporting his family after losing his sight.

Ethiopia

Keeping families together amid climate shocks

January 19 2026 - In Ethiopia’s climate-vulnerable Somali region, poverty and recurring climate shocks left one mother fearing she could no longer care for her children. Through timely family-strengthening support, Khadija found a way to provide, rebuild her confidence and keep her family together.

Rwanda

Rwandan children leave street life behind

January 7 2026 - Rwanda has strengthened child protection systems, yet many children still live on the streets without care or opportunity. Launched in 2021, the Seruka Project helps children leave street situations behind through rehabilitation and family reintegration—supporting thousands across the country to grow up safe, supported, and within their communities.