Americas

International Day of Families

Q&A with foster parents Jenny and John Wray

May 15 2020 - "A lot of the children that have come into our home, we are their fifth or sixth foster home that they’ve been in. They are wondering ‘Well, do I just need to push a little bit more and then you’re going to give up on me too’. But they just need to know that you’re still going to wake up the next day and say ‘Good Morning’ and ‘I love you’." - Jenny Wray

Colombia

Life under coronavirus in Colombia

May 12 2020 - “Before my father died, he made me promise I would go to university and make my family thrive. When this is over, I will help my mother bring money home, while I study." - Angela*, 16.

Research

Brown University conducts global literature review

April 28 2020 - "The reasons for child separation are important for designing efforts to support families in need," says Prof Susan Short of Brown. "Children’s experiences and needs vary. We’re hopeful that the results from the systematic review will provide useful information for organizations working with families, as well as researchers."

Brazil

Partnership supports Venezuelan children

February 19 2020 - A partnership between SOS Children's Villages Brazil and UNICEF will help shelter and assist unaccompanied Venezuelan children and young people.

Haiti

Trafficked after the Haiti earthquake – A child’s story

January 10 2020 - Ludginie Jovin may never fully understand her parents’ trust in the strangers who led her away as a frightened child. Sadly, the chaos that followed the 2010 Haiti earthquake created an opportunity for those without the best interests of children at heart.

Bolivia

Becoming a family man

October 25 2019 - Single father Secundino struggled to care for his six children after the death of his wife. A chance encounter made all the difference for the shoemaker and his family.