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EMERGENCIES

The complexity of working on opposing sides of wars

February 21 2023 - Working in complex humanitarian emergencies is a daunting challenge. In this interview, Dr. Dereje Wordofa, president of SOS Children's Villages, talks about the challenges of working in the context of conflicts and war and the humanitarian principles that SOS Children's Villages follows in it's humanitarian work.

Mental Health

The EU’s comprehensive approach to mental health: ensuring the needs of children and young people are at the centre

February 17 2023 - As the European Commission is preparing its proposal on a comprehensive approach on mental health, SOS Children’s Villages calls on the EU to outline concrete actions to ensure the mental wellbeing of children and youth, especially those without or at risk of losing parental care.

ICT4D

Children’s rights in the digital age

February 6 2023 - Digital technologies can be both an enabler and an impediment to the realization of children’s rights. The risks affecting them online are especially critical for children without adequate parental care.

Partnerships

Meaningful employee engagement

February 7 2023 - From developing a business model for a medical centre in Chad to mentoring young people to improve their employability. Hundreds of corporate volunteers offer their time and skills to support the work of SOS Children’s Villages.

ICT4D

Empowering women and girls through digital technology

January 31 2023 - Women and girls around the world are particularly affected by the digital divide. Without technology and digital skills, they don't get equal access to education, social services and job opportunities.

Advocacy

Sweden’s EU presidency: an opportunity to advance child rights

January 23 2023 - Sweden is uniquely positioned to drive the implementation of the European Child Guarantee and other initiatives promoting child rights, especially for those who have lost parental care.