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World Mental Health Day

A mother's struggle with depression

October 10 2019 - The World Health Organization states that one person worldwide dies every 40 seconds from suicide. Nina, a mother of three from Ukraine, did not see a way out until she got support from an SOS social worker.

Madagascar

10th anniversary of GoTeach celebrated in Madagascar

October 4 2019 - SOS Children's Villages and DHL International piloted GoTeach in Madagascar in 2009. Today the youth employability programme has spread to over 50 countries.

Ghana

A family on the edge

October 1 2019 - Peace lives with her children at the edge of a polluted beach littered with plastic and garbage. Support from SOS Ghana will hopefully turn the tide for Peace's family.

Indonesia

A boy's wish to walk again

September 27 2019 - Ari* is one of thousands of children whose lives were devastated by the tsunami and earthquake that destroyed parts of the island of Sulawesi in 2018.

UN General Assembly

Children's rights take centre stage at UN

September 26 2019 - SOS Children’s Villages emphasised the importance of the principle “leave no one behind” in debates and the specific needs and rights of children without parental care.

Togo

'Why should I hide away?'

September 20 2019 - Children with disabilities are among the most vulnerable. A nine-year-old in Togo with a genetic bone disorder asks "Why should I hide away". SOS Togo is working to change attitudes so she doesn't have to.

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