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Life is still difficult

August 14 2022 - On August 14, 2021, a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, leaving an estimated 650,000 people in need of immediate humanitarian assistance. More than 137,000 homes and 60 health facilities were damaged or destroyed.

Statement on lawsuits in Panama

August 5 2022 -

We understand that 36 former programme participants have filed civil lawsuits against SOS Children’s Villages International. We are committed to providing individualized support to persons affected and to dealing with all cases of failures with the utmost care.

Statement on the ISC's interim report

August 23 2022 - The Independent Special Commission (ISC) has recently completed an interim report and published this message regarding the interim report on its website. 

Madagascar faces worst drought in 40 years

August 1 2022 - Due to the ongoing drought, poverty and famine has severely worsened in Madagascar. The south of the country is experiencing the worst drought in 40 years.

Drought devastates pastoralist community

July 28 2022 - "When my children sleep hungry, I wonder what tomorrow will be like. How will I help my children? I panic and sometimes think l will lose my mind,” says Nkatiye, a mother of nine.

Microlearning for young people to be safe online

July 14 2022 - During Covid-19 young people spent a lot of time online. To teach them how to navigate safely in the internet, KOMIK SOS was developed, a creative educational response using comic art.