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Morocco

"Emotional security is a necessity."

September 15 2023 - SOS Children’s Villages in Morocco is preparing, in collaboration with the local authorities, to provide children who have lost parental care due to the earthquake in Morocco with interim- alternative care in our programmes near Marrakech. For the on-site staff, this will be a major responsibility. We asked one of the psychologist on the ground, Meryem Abou Hafs, how she is preparing for the arrival of these children.

Morocco

Many roads are still impassable

September 13 2023 - Katharina Ebel is an expert in programme development and humanitarian aid at SOS Children's Villages in Germany (SOS Kinderdörfer weltweit). In this interview, she explains how SOS Children’s Villages in Morocco is helping children and families.

HUMANITARIAN ACTION

Emergency plan to assist children and families affected by the earthquake in Morocco

September 12 2023 - In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 8 September, SOS Children's Villages in Morocco has mobilized to support families and children, especially those who have or are at risk of losing the care of their parents. 

Advocacy

“Provide equal support for unaccompanied children!”

August 31 2023 - Younes came alone from Afghanistan to Germany when he was 17 years old seeking safety. He addressed a United Nations audience in Geneva during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) pre-session of Germany to put forward recommendations on improving reception conditions and support for children in migration.

Ethiopia

How foresight kept children and young people safe in the Tigray war

August 17 2023 - Nigus Hailu, programme director of the SOS Children’s Village in Mekelle, the capital city of Tigray, observed the deteriorating political situation in the region. He stockpiled food and talked to the children, young people, and their caregivers about what to do in case of a conflict.

POLYCRISIS

Impact of the polycrisis: how do we protect and care for children?

August 13 2023 - Multiple, simultaneous crises are occurring around the world. Children and young people – in particular those who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care – are all too often caught in the middle, facing the direst consequences.