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destruction from earthquake in Colombia on August 10, 2026

Earthquake response in Colombia and Venezuela: Protecting children. Supporting families.

SOS Children’s Villages is responding to the earthquakes affecting children and families in Colombia and Venezuela.

Lizeth from Mexico and Adi from Indonesia, members of the SOS International Youth Council and YouthCan! participants at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum in New York.

Young people bring their voices to youth employment conversation at the United Nations

Cross-sector partnerships can expand access to skills, entrepreneurship and decent work, helping more young people build secure and sustainable…

Vietnam education story

What happens when a child stays in school? Ask Thủy from Vietnam

Thủy’s journey shows what’s possible when families are supported and children can realize their right to education.

Participants attend an electric vehicle curriculum validation workshop in Ethiopia.

Green Growth invests in young people to help shape Ethiopia’s electric vehicle future

Ethiopia is not simply participating in Africa's electric vehicle (EV) transition but also helping define it.

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YouthCan! expands its reach to more than 30,000 young people in 2025

YouthCan! expanded its reach by 31% in 2025, connecting more young people with skills, mentorship and opportunities for decent work.

Participants attend regional meetings to strengthen collaboration and create practical pathways for young people to access loans and other financial services.

Green Growth connects young entrepreneurs in Rwanda with financial opportunities

Building bridges with financial institutions helps young people turn their skills into sustainable livelihoods.

map of venezuela showing where earthquake happened

Beyond the rubble: Helping children heal as Venezuela endures ongoing aftershocks

More than 1,400 aftershocks continue to disrupt life in Venezuela, leaving children and families struggling to recover.

youth in Ethiopia training as a solar panel technician

Young people building their futures through skills, innovation and opportunity

Youth empowerment takes many forms − from sustainable businesses and technical innovation to caregiving and community leadership.

Various participants in the YouthRise from across the world.

YouthRISE in action: Young people in Jamaica and Mexico are building their future with confidence

YouthRISE is creating opportunities for young people to pursue their goals and thrive.

Dũng shows his former caregiver in Vietnam the eco-friendly products he manufactures and sells as part of his thriving business.

From alternative care in Vietnam to sustainable business innovator

Dũng turns personal loss into purpose, building a successful green business.

Farah stands inside her flower shop in Hargeisa, Somaliland, surrounded by colourful ribbon used to create handcrafted floral arrangements.

Young floral designer opens business after confidence boost

Farah is successfully self-employed after teaching herself to create ribbon flowers online and launching a business in Hargeisa.

Ivan in his shoe workshop in Rwanda, holding a handmade black shoe, surrounded by leather materials and finished footwear.

A shoe workshop in Rwanda becomes a place of hope

From repairing worn shoes to designing custom footwear, Ivan is building a future for his family and creating jobs in his community.

Amanuel, wearing protective beekeeping gear, walking through the Gulele Botanic Center, Ethiopia, to his beehives.

Sweet success: A young entrepreneur in Ethiopia is turning honey into opportunity

Young entrepreneur Amanuel is transforming Ethiopia’s honey industry while creating opportunities for local beekeepers.

two young children in Nepal with paint on their hands, face and clothes

The 2025 Annual Report is now available

An empty children's playground stands in front of an apartment building damaged during the overnight attack in Kyiv.

Children and staff in Ukraine safe after July 2 overnight attack in Kyiv

As the war in Ukraine continues, SOS Children's Villages' emergency response teams are helping children and families whose lives have once again been…

Mother holding child tightly in front of rubble caused by earthquake

Venezuela earthquake response: Protecting children. Supporting families.

An estimated 680,000 children urgently need humanitarian assistance after two devastating earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026.

A worn soccer ball sits on the ground in front of a child wearing pink sneakers and beige pants.

The joy of play and belonging: How sports bring children together

For every child, the opportunity to play and simply be a child is a fundamental right.

Participants in a four-day orientation workshop to integrate green growth concepts into training curricula and program implementation.

Rwanda’s green future begins in the classroom

A four-day orientation workshop is supporting the integration of green growth concepts into training curricula and program implementation.

Student writing on a classroom chalkboard during an education activity in West Africa.

Crossing rivers to reach her dreams: A child’s right to education in The Gambia

Mildred is excelling academically at an SOS Children’s Villages school and pursuing her goals.

Father and son sitting together outside their home in Ethiopia, participants in the SOS Children’s Villages Family Strengthening Program.

Capacity to provide and nurture: Redefining fatherhood in Ethiopia

After his wife died, Kebede learned to care for his sons and rebuild a secure future with support from SOS Children’s Villages.

In Jamaica, Kyle stands outdoors holding a pair of blue shorts he made at school.

One young person’s response when Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica

After Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, Kyle stepped up to help his community.

Alicia Quesnel, legacy donor and past Chair of the SOS Children’s Villages Canada Board of Directors

Alicia: A champion for children and young people without parental care

Through a gift in her will, Alicia is helping transform children’s lives for generations to come.

Children sitting together in a children’s club session in Nepal, sharing ideas in a group discussion.

The power of being seen: Stories from Nepal

Feeling heard can change how children see themselves, helping them build confidence, navigate challenges, and discover new possibilities for their…

child's drawing of a flower garden

MOTHER: The qualities that shape a child’s world

Explore stories of care and connection that shape a child’s sense of safety, belonging, and hope.

Four boys sitting together and smiling in Sudan

Three years of war in Sudan and the risk of a lost generation

Children and families in Sudan continue to face a deepening humanitarian crisis that disrupts every aspect of life.