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Annual Report

International Annual Report 2021 out now!

September 22 2022 - The International Annual Report gives an overview of our federation’s activities and financial information for 2021. As for many people, the year 2021 was another difficult year for families struggling to stay together and for children and young people without parental care.

Youth Employability

We must support young people to thrive in the world of work

September 14 2022 - In an exclusive op-ed for Devex, President Dereje Wordofa calls on the global community to act for young people who lack adequate support on their education pathways.

USA

Online auction from the estate of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 7 2022 - Proceeds from the auction go to the RBG Endowment Fund, which will benefit programs supporting education and family economic empowerment.

UKRAINE

Ukrainian children in Romania. Interview with Rodica Marinoiu

September 9 2022 - Director of the SOS Children’s Village in Hemeius, Romania, talks about a summer school programme for children from Ukraine and their local peers.

Ukraine

"You are never ready for war". Interview with Ksenia Semeniak

August 31 2022 - Ksenia Semeniak is coordinating mental health and psychosocial support teams as part of the emergency response run by SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine.

Youth Participation

Benin's child rights ambassador Yvette Natta becomes a role model for young people

August 26 2022 - Yvette's current goal is to speak in front of the United Nations. “This would mark the beginning of a real change for millions of children in my country.”