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Mexico

A Venezuelan family’s journey through migration and separation

June 20 2025 - At a quiet SOS Children’s Village, three young siblings are building a new rhythm of life. They gather around a screen every two weeks to speak with the father they haven’t seen in nearly three years. "When are we going to be together again?" Their question echoes across a region where millions of families are separated by displacement, border closures, and legal red tape.

Somalia

Somalia faces worsening humanitarian crisis

June 4 2025 - As Somalia faces a devastating hunger crisis and critical aid cuts, SOS Children’s Villages is stepping in to deliver life-saving care to the most vulnerable. From malnourished children to displaced families, discover how our teams are working on the frontlines - and why support is needed now more than ever.

Gaza

First birthday in a tent: Baby Karam brings hope in the displaced SOS Children’s Village

June 2 2025 - In the middle of a tent encampment in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, the unmistakable sounds of joy broke through the usual tension of daily survival. Children clapped and danced around a simple homemade cake. There were decorations, songs, and laughter. For a few hours, the weight of war lifted -because baby Karam* had turned one.

Gaza

‘Conditions are worsening by the day’ - SOS Children’s Villages protects children amid deepening crisis

May 21 2025 - In Khan Younis and northern Gaza, thousands of displaced families are living in overcrowded camps with little or no access to essential services. Food, clean water, and fuel are critically scarce. Amid the chaos, SOS Children’s Villages continues to provide care to children, even as conditions grow increasingly dire.

Tanzania

Teen pregnancy: Saraphina’s story of resilience and hope

May 14 2025 - "I felt like my life ended the moment I got pregnant," says Saraphina of the time when she was 17. "I couldn't even speak in front of other women." Today, Saraphina, 24, has not only rebuilt her life but is also inspiring others. She speaks to young woman as part of an SOS Children's Villages programme.

Statement

Separated and starving - Gaza's children urgently need protection and support

May 9 2025 - As Gaza plunges deeper into humanitarian collapse, children are not only being killed in war - they are now at risk of dying from starvation. SOS Children’s Villages is gravely alarmed by the continued obstruction of humanitarian assistance and recent reports that the UN-led distribution mechanisms in Gaza may be suspended.