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SOS Children's Villages International

Learn more about SOS Children's Villages International here: www.sos-childrensvillages.org
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SOS Children’s Villages, founded in 1949, is the world’s largest organization focused on ensuring that children and young people without parental care or at risk of losing it grow up with the care, relationships, and support they need to become their strongest selves. Locally led, we work in more than 130 countries and territories to strengthen families under pressure so they can stay together. We

operate in several active conflict situations, post-conflict and fragile states, including Ukraine, Syria and Sudan. Globally, SOS Children’s Villages reached more than 2.5 million people in 2022. More than 500,00 people (from almost 100,000 families) took part in our family strengthening programmes. Follow us on social:
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11/06/2026

Resilience is not an individual trait. It is a developmental process shaped by our environments, relationships and opportunities for connection.

💡Explore the second edition of A Child's Road to Resilience, a peer-reviewed report explaining the transformative role of relationships in child and youth development:https://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/getmedia/8633babd-d350-40f7-970c-219a7f115776/A_Child-s_Road_to_Resilience.pdf

This updated edition includes a foreword by Lacey McNary and Bridget V. Kearney of the McNary Group with key implications for policy, practice, research and funding.

The foreword reminds us that stress and adversity do not have to define a child's future. What makes the difference? The evidence is clear: neuroscience, developmental science and child protection research show that nurturing relationships and supportive environments can disrupt cycles of abuse, neglect and intergenerational trauma.

Access to supportive relationships, safe environments and essential services has profound consequences for children and youth today and for long-term social development. For decision-makers, this means building systems that not only respond to harm but also strengthen and sustain the relationships that help children grow, heal and thrive.

🔷 Read the peer review:https://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/getmedia/45187bfb-c8bf-4b80-ad8c-b48f440c66b9/Peer-Review-Road-to-Resilience-McNary.pdf

09/06/2026

Girls and women are disproportionately affected by both the digital divide and the climate crisis, yet they are too often excluded from shaping the solutions.

Research shows that girls who develop an interest in STEM in their early years often walk away by the time they grow up because they lack role models, encouragement from their families and communities, and ways to learn. When climate disasters strike, girls are often among the first to lose educational opportunities — displaced, pulled into caregiving roles or pushed into early marriage.

In Madagascar, one of the countries hit hardest by the climate crisis, Hasina studies artificial intelligence and works with a youth association exploring how technology can help protect the environment. She advocates for girls and women to be the ones building the systems that define their future.

"Growing up, I always heard I was capable of more than I thought."

Read Hasina's op-ed: https://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/news/girlsict26

05/06/2026

"Change begins with courage, consistency and conviction," says Eva, an Eco Champion from Uganda.

Growing up, she witnessed the effects of poor waste management and limited access to sustainable energy in her community. Today, she is developing practical solutions while raising awareness about sustainable living in schools and through social media.

empowers young climate activists, particularly women and girls, through seed funding, mentorship and networking opportunities, helping them strengthen their leadership skills and turn their ideas into meaningful climate action.

01/06/2026

Children are calling for stronger mental health support systems across Europe. 📢

During the Together for Well-being study visit, hosted by the Embassy of Children of SOS-Kinderdorf Deutschland and organized by the European Commission under the EU Children Participation Platform, young participants from 10 EU countries came together to share their experiences and develop recommendations for decision-makers.

The key recommendations focused on:
🔹 Stronger family support and access to basic needs
🔹 Better emotional intelligence and stress management education
🔹 Tackling stigma around mental health
🔹 Improving access to therapies and mental health services for children and young people

These recommendations will contribute to discussions with the European Commission, European Parliament, national authorities, and civil society organizations, helping shape future child rights and mental health policies in Europe.

📖 Read the full report and recommendations from the Peer Exchange in Berlin: https://eu-for-children.europa.eu/activities-news/latest/study-visit-peer-exchange-in-berlin_en

25/05/2026

💡Understanding peer violence amongst children: E-learning course launched! 🎉

The free e-learning course “Applying Safe Behaviours: Preventing and Responding to Peer Violence” is now available on Child Hub, offering adults who care for or work with children and young people an accessible introduction to peer on peer violence based on the perspectives of children and young people themselves.

💻 Access here: https://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/news/safe-behaviours-ii-iii

🤝 The e-learning course was developed with active participation of children and young people as part of the EU co-funded project Applying Safe Behaviors II.

19/05/2026

Digital transformation is reshaping how development and humanitarian services are delivered. The question is how to ensure it is responsible, inclusive and grounded in local realities.

We are happy to participate as a consortium partner at this year's ICT4D Conference in Nairobi. 🤝

Our Chief Operating Officer Deepmala Mahla will speak on the main opening panel “The Future of Digital Development.”

Her contribution will focus on how digital approaches can help build stronger, more resilient systems that support children, young people and families, while keeping equity, care and human connection at the centre.

⏰ Do not miss the session!

📍 Nairobi, Kenya
📅 20–22 May 2026
🗓 Opening panel: 20 May, 9:00–9:50 EAT
🔗 Join in person or register to watch online: www.ict4dconference.org

15/05/2026

“My children tell me: ‘Mom, you’re a warrior.’”

Every day, Beatriz from Colombia enters dangerous mangroves to collect shellfish because it is the only way she can provide for her children.

Around the world, growing inequalities shape how resources and support are distributed, pushing families in disadvantaged communities deeper into poverty and limiting children’s access to health, education and future opportunities. Those families should not be forced to survive on resilience alone.

This International , we join the call for integrated social protection systems that make families stronger and promote equal opportunities for children to thrive.

13/05/2026

Creating positive change for children and young people without parental care or at risk of losing it requires strong, committed, long-term partnerships.

Today, we are celebrating the launch of the 3rd year of our global partnership with Bata. 🎉

Over the past two years, this collaboration has made an impact across Kenya, Zambia, Peru, Colombia, Thailand and Bangladesh. Last year alone, we reached more than 3,500 children and young people through the dedication of more than 1,400 volunteers who contributed an incredible 7,500+ volunteering hours under the movement.

Together, we have:
• Delivered employability training and mentorship programs
• Provided internship and employment opportunities for young people
• Facilitated access to seed capital for youth-led initiatives
• Expanded psychosocial support services
• Raised awareness of mental health across communities

Through this partnership, young people can access skills, opportunities and support that help them build self-reliance and brighter futures for themselves, their families and communities.

We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to this work and look forward to continuing to build on it together. 🩵

🤝 SOS Children's Villages Kenya, SOS Children's Villages - Zambia, Aldeas Infantiles SOS Colombia, Aldeas Infantiles SOS Perú, SOS Children's Villages Thailand, SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh

07/05/2026

Eco Champions pitching their climate solutions in Nigeria!

More about : https://www.sos-childrensvillages.org/our-work/advocate-for-childrens-rights/child-and-youth-participation/eco-champions

05/05/2026

Mogadishu, 28 April 2026: Somalia is facing a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis, with 6.5 million people, nearly one-third of the population, now experiencing severe food insecurity, including over 2 million already in emergency conditions.

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