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STATEMENT

‘War has no place in the lives of children’

October 7 2024 - One year has passed since the heartbreaking attack on Israel and the escalation of the Gaza War. We are reminded of the devastating toll this violent conflict has taken along with the continued tragedy of loss of life and limb. Read the statement by Dereje Wordofa, President of SOS Children’s Villages International.

Youth Participation

Together project shortlisted for European Social Services Award

October 4 2024 - Following the review of an expert judging panel, SOS Children’s Villages’ project “Together: Working in partnership with children and youth to enhance their rights in responses to crisis situations such as Covid-19 and other emergencies” (2022-2024) has been shortlisted for the European Social Services Awards 2024. Vote now!

Youth Participation

Let children’s voices be heard! Join the youth-led Together project final event

September 30 2024 - Within the EU co-funded project, 'Together: Working in partnership with children and youth to enhance their rights in responses to crisis situations such as Covid-19 and other emergencies,' SOS Children’s Villages has worked with children and young people in Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, and Spain to empower and enable them to participate meaningfully in public decision-making on all topics that affect them.

Statement

Protect Lebanon’s children: End the atrocities and escalating violence now

September 26 2024 - SOS Children’s Villages International calls on all parties to the conflict to respect International Humanitarian Law as well as International Human Rights Laws, especially those relevant to children. The violence must end, and civilians, especially children, must be protected.

Morocco

Ibrahim's story of hope

September 6 2024 - Ibrahim was just 7 months old when he lost both his parents in the devastating Al Haouz earthquake a year ago. The neighbours tried to look after him, but they had lost everything in the disaster, and their own desperate situation made it impossible for them to keep him.

Sudan

‘The children of Sudan suffer unimaginable difficulties'

August 21 2024 - "The ongoing conflict in Sudan has created a humanitarian crisis with devastating effects on children, who are among the most vulnerable," says Ms. Limia Ahmed, the Deputy National Director of SOS Children’s Villages in Sudan. She says many children have lost parental care or been separated due to the war.