Asia and Oceania

Middle East

Conflict and instability take a growing toll on children’s mental health

March 31 2026 - Children across the Middle East are once again living through a period of heightened tension and insecurity as a new escalation of violence adds to years of instability affecting families across the region. Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, every child has the right to protection, care and development - even in times of war. But as insecurity spreads, those rights are increasingly under strain.

Vietnam

Dũng’s eco-friendly building innovation

March 17 2026 - Architect and entrepreneur Dũng is turning waste into opportunity. Growing up in SOS Children’s Village Da Nang after losing his parents, he learned the value of gratitude and determination. Today, he runs an eco-focused construction company that transforms discarded materials—like oyster shells, rice straw and construction debris—into innovative building products. His mission: create sustainable materials, generate jobs and leave something meaningful behind for his community.

STATEMENT

SOS Children’s Villages calls on all parties to prioritize children’s safety and well-being in conflict zones in the Middle East

March 11 2026 - As violence escalates, children face loss, displacement, and trauma that can last a lifetime. In every conflict, children are among the most vulnerable, and their safety, wellbeing, and right to grow up in a protective family environment must be safeguarded at all times. We call on all parties to immediately prioritize the protection of children and uphold their rights.

Education

Thủy’s journey from scholarship to success

January 2 2026 - Growing up in a one-room home near Da Nang, Thủy feared poverty would end her education. Support from SOS Children’s Villages in Vietnam helped her stay in school, earn a university degree and rebuild her family home - showing how education can transform lives across generations.

Statement

One year on: Our commitment to truth and family reunification in Syria 

December 5 2025 - SOS Children’s Villages expresses our deepest sorrow for the suffering endured by children and families during the war in Syria. We remain committed to uncovering the truth about the children forcibly separated from their families by the former regime - and to supporting their reunification.

Youth Advocates

Linh finds her voice as a teacher and advocate

September 29 2025 - Linh's journey to become a teacher and advocate, shows how the bonds of care and the chance to be heard can give a child the confidence to raise her voice — and use it to change not only her own life, but the lives of others.