Americas

How Haiti's earthquake made strong families

19.12.2014 - When Haiti suffered a catastrophic earthquake on 12 January 2010, thousands of children were orphaned or separated from parents. SOS mothers in Santo opened their arms to hundreds of children in need of love, care and security. Here are three SOS mothers' stories of growing through disaster.

Turning 25: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

07.11.2014 - The UNCRC is now a quarter century old, but has it come of age? Are children’s rights being fulfilled? We look at the differences the UNCRC has made, and the work that's still to be done. Plus, download our youth-friendly poster about child rights!

25.09.2014 - “No matter whether you talk about poverty or violence, the inequality experienced by the most vulnerable children is unacceptable and rising."

SOS Children’s Villages’ message for 69th UN General Assembly

19.09.2014 - Will the Post-2015 global development agenda have a place for children without parental care? SOS Children's Villages lays case for sustainable future based on equality for all children.

Haiti three years on

11.01.2013 - Three years have passed since Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake on 12 January 2010, yet the country is still dependent on broad international support. Progress has been made in several areas, but it will take more financial resources to make a lasting change for the better.

End violence against children in Latin America and the Caribbean

24.10.2012 - 24/10/2012 - Momentum has been growing in the last few years to tackle the grave and widespread challenge of violence against children. The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean have been exemplary in consolidating efforts to develop a regional strategy and make solid commitments.