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Statement

SOS Children's Villages International plans comprehensive organizational redesign

January 31 2025 - SOS Children’s Villages’ General Secretariat, the central coordinating body which provides support and services to national associations across the globe has launched a comprehensive transformation process to increase resilience and responsiveness to the ever-growing challenges faced by children and their families worldwide.

International Day of Education

AI’s promise vs. reality for children growing up alone in conflict zones

January 24 2025 - Millions of children worldwide - especially those in situations of vulnerability or in conflict zones - are denied access to quality education, one of their fundamental rights as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

GAZA

Evacuated children's village in Rafah destroyed

January 22 2025 - The former residential homes of the SOS Children's Village in Rafah, have been reduced to rubble. The location was abandoned in May out of safety concerns, with the remaining children and staff relocating to a tent encampment.

Statement

Announced ceasefire in Gaza: A call to protect children and families

January 16 2025 - SOS Children’s Villages International welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, which creates an opportunity for hostages to be reunited with their families and for an end to the bombardment that has devastated the lives of children and families. The well-being and safety of children are central, and the path to sustainable peace and recovery demands immediate action.

Statement

SOS Children’s Villages continues supporting children in Syria during transition

January 10 2025 - SOS Children’s Villages reaffirms its commitment to supporting children without or at risk of losing parental care during Syria’s current political transition. We acknowledge concerns about children placed in care organizations, including SOS Children’s Villages Syria, by the former government. During the war, many children were unnecessarily separated from their families and placed in alternative care services by the authorities without proper documentation of their origins.

Youth Participation

Young people call for protecting children on social media

January 8 2025 - Katariina, an 18-year-old from Finland who grew up in an SOS Children’s Village, recently highlighted concerns about social media at the European Parliament, calling for better online safety practices and education.