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Malawi

Embracing Trustworthy Innovation: Rafiki, the Digital Care Assistant"

September 28 2023 - After achieving a satisfaction rate of 97% during the pilot program in Malawi, the digital care assistant known as "Rafiki" is now venturing into new territories.

Mental Health

Debunking mental health taboos in Africa

September 22 2023 - A lack of understanding about mental health and its associated illnesses prevents millions of people in Africa from seeking adequate medical care. SOS Children's Villages organized a three-day mental health conference in Nairobi to address this issue.

Statement

"Progress towards achieving the SDGs is slowing down"

September 19 2023 - President Dereje Wordofa issued a video statement on the occasion of the SDG Summit (18-19 September) marking the half-way point to 2030. Additionally, an opinion article by Dereje Wordofa was published in the US publication, The Hill, on Sunday noon.

Morocco

"Emotional security is a necessity."

September 15 2023 - SOS Children’s Villages in Morocco is preparing, in collaboration with the local authorities, to provide children who have lost parental care due to the earthquake in Morocco with interim- alternative care in our programmes near Marrakech. For the on-site staff, this will be a major responsibility. We asked one of the psychologist on the ground, Meryem Abou Hafs, how she is preparing for the arrival of these children.

Morocco

Many roads are still impassable

September 13 2023 - Katharina Ebel is an expert in programme development and humanitarian aid at SOS Children's Villages in Germany (SOS Kinderdörfer weltweit). In this interview, she explains how SOS Children’s Villages in Morocco is helping children and families.

HUMANITARIAN ACTION

Emergency plan to assist children and families affected by the earthquake in Morocco

September 12 2023 - In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 8 September, SOS Children's Villages in Morocco has mobilized to support families and children, especially those who have or are at risk of losing the care of their parents.