SOS Children's Villages UK

27/05/2026

“Life is not easy for a lot of people, and we take a lot for granted – I certainly realised that on the island."

Our intrepid fundraiser, Paul from Wallasey in the Wirral, tells the Mirror about his fundraising desert island adventure. Trading his usual home comforts, Paul took on this challenge off the coast of Panama to raise money and awareness for children without, or at risk of losing parental care around the world.

All he had was basic tools and whatever he could forage

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha.

Eid is a beautiful time to reflect on our blessings – our health, our loved ones, and the opportunities we have been given. It is also a reminder of the values that unite us all: compassion, kindness, and generosity.

Every act of kindness creates a ripple effect. When you uplift one person, you have the power to transform the future of an entire family.

For families facing conflict and displacement, Eid can arrive amid immense uncertainty. Yet thanks to your continued support, vulnerable children and families are reminded that they are not forgotten.

Your impact comes to life through families like Hawa’s.

From emergency food relief and family-friendly spaces to sustainable livelihoods, your generosity is helping families rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and hope.

💙 Thank you for standing beside families like Hawa’s when they need it most.

22/05/2026

“The topic of mental health is actually very important for young people, not only in Tanzania, but all over the world.”

Mental health care can change a child’s future. For too many though, that help simply isn’t there.

Through trusted relationships, family support and care that looks at the whole child, SOS Children’s Villages UK is helping young people around the world feel heard, safe and supported.

Every child deserves that foundation and we will continue to be there for those children that need us.

15/05/2026

“Life became very difficult after the drought destroyed our ability to farm. It was painful to see my children go hungry.”

For Rahmay, along with five other mothers in her community in Somalia, climate change and severe drought took their livelihoods away from them.

By learning essential skills and training on cultivating crops in a controlled environment they were able to turn their hand to greenhouse farming.

The result? These remarkable women can now not only feed their own families but earn a living by selling their excess produce.

01/05/2026

"I remember there was a time when I sometimes really missed having a father in my life. There were times like I didn't feel like I fit in. But because of that support, sometimes I would feel like I had a father figure in my life."

Godwell Ngulube tells us what life was like for him after moving to Chipata in Zambia and the importance of the support he received from SOS Children's Villages after the death of his grandparents.

Now, using his life experiences, Godwell is able to help others who have been in a similar situation to his.

"I help them in little ways that I can manage, no matter how tough it has been."

29/04/2026

“Being both mother and father to my children is a huge responsibility. The assistance I received has empowered me to take on both roles effectively. It has given me joy and the confidence to keep pushing forward.”

For Zahra, a 40 year old shopkeeper and widowed mother of six, the assistance she received to help her shop was more than a grant - it was a lifeline.

From having to choose between feeding her children or paying her debts she is now thriving. Her aim is to not only expand her shop but help others in her community who are struggling as she once was.

23/04/2026

"Being completely alone, with no one to talk to and nothing to focus on except survival, really tests you mentally. There were moments when it was hard to find the motivation to keep going, especially when I was hungry and exhausted."

On 26 February 2026, Paul, from Wallasey in the Wirral, embarked on an epic survival challenge on an uninhabited island off the coast of Panama. All to raise money for children without, or at risk of losing parental care around the world.

Paul had 5 intensive days of bushcraft training where he had to learn how to craft a shelter from palm leaves, start a fire without matches and find food and water. From there he was on his own and the 3 days solo left a big impression on him.

17/04/2026

We welcome the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon, but it is crucial that any ceasefire is followed by a sustainable and long-term solution for peace. No child should have to grow up in a war zone.

This announcement needs to be a turning point. The needs of children must now be put front and centre, and the international community must take steps to ensure that children recovering from unimaginable injuries and trauma are given every opportunity to thrive.

17/04/2026

Three years into the crisis in Sudan, over 13 million children are in need of humanitarian assistance. These are children who are severely traumatised, whose families are breaking apart, all while the world helplessly watches on.

And it won’t stop here. The need continues to grow higher than the resources available.

The international community must act now.

This includes calling for a ceasefire, ensuring safe and sustained humanitarian access, and increasing funding, particularly for local actors who are so critical to delivering and sustaining support on the ground.

In the meantime, we will continue to do everything we can to support children and families in Sudan. Since the start of the conflict, SOS Children’s Villages has prioritised the safety and continuity of care for children, including relocation to safer areas and ensuring access to essential services. At the same time, we’ve expanded our work to support families with access to safe water, protection services, family reunification, education in emergencies, and psychosocial support.

14/04/2026

Last week marked the most intense wave of airstrikes in Lebanon since September 2024. Over 100 sites across the country were targeted, including in southern Lebanon, Mount Lebanon, Beirut and Baalbek-Hermel. Reports indicate widespread destruction, hundreds of lives lost, and thousands injured. At least 33 children have been killed, with many still trapped under rubble.

As a precaution, movement has been restricted across our programmes. We are relieved to confirm that all children, families and staff in our care are safe.

But children in Lebanon are once again living through fear, uncertainty and violence. Every escalation puts their safety, wellbeing and futures at risk.

Children need peace. Children need protection. Children need stability.

We urgently renew our call for an immediate ceasefire and for all parties to uphold international humanitarian law to protect civilians - especially children.

Our teams remain committed to supporting children and families through this crisis.

Please stand with children in Lebanon.