SOS Children's Villages

Mental Health

Debunking mental health taboos in Africa

September 22 2023 - A lack of understanding about mental health and its associated illnesses prevents millions of people in Africa from seeking adequate medical care. SOS Children's Villages organized a three-day mental health conference in Nairobi to address this issue.
Statement

"Progress towards achieving the SDGs is slowing down"

September 19 2023 - President Dereje Wordofa issued a video statement on the occasion of the SDG Summit (18-19 September) marking the half-way point to 2030. Additionally, an opinion article by Dereje Wordofa was published in the US publication, The Hill, on Sunday noon.
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.