Alina flees Ukraine to safety, but struggles with survivor’s guilt
Alina is a Social Worker who worked with young people from SOS Ukraine in the Kyiv region and was forced to flee her country. Although now safe,…
Thursday March 10, 2022
Urgent action needed to protect and care for children at the heart of the Ukraine crisis
The SOS federation calls on the international community to ensure that children without / at risk of losing parental care receive the dedicated care…
Wednesday March 9, 2022
At the heart of the crisis: Interview with Darya Kasyanova, National Program Director, SOS Ukraine
Darya Kasyanova has been with SOS Ukraine for five and a half years. In this interview, Darya speaks of the harrowing situation in Ukraine and the…
Tuesday March 8, 2022
SOS psychologist describes the war’s devastating impact on Ukraine’s children
SOS psychologist, Oksana, has been working both directly and remotely with foster families who remained in Ukraine since 16 February. She describes…
Friday March 4, 2022
Millions of children in Ukraine risk growing up without the care they need
Statement from SOS Children’s Villages on Ukraine Crisis: SOS Children’s Villages calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities until a ceasefire…
Wednesday March 2, 2022
Emerging refugee crisis in Ukraine: How SOS cares for children separated from their families
As the armed conflict in Ukraine continues to cause destruction and uncertainty, SOS recognizes the growing refugee crisis, particularly amongst…
Monday February 28, 2022
Ukraine: Situation Report, 24 February 2022
On 24 February, the Russian Federation launched a military operation in Ukraine. The situation is evolving rapidly and is likely to have devastating…
Thursday February 24, 2022
War in Ukraine: “We are on the side of children”
We are deeply concerned by the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, and the devastating impact this will have on children and families. This is an…
Ukraine: One SOS office and social center closed and staff evacuated
Ukraine Update: Stanytsia Luhanska, where SOS Children’s Villages is running its emergency response program, closed on 17 February 2022. Staff and…
Tuesday February 22, 2022
Ukraine: We will keep helping children and families
Mr Serhii Lukashov is the National Director of SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine since 2019. In this interview, he talks about the current situation in…
Tuesday February 15, 2022
Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine remains critical as an estimated 3.4 million people are in need of urgent assistance and protection, with over…
Wednesday July 18, 2018
Strengthening Families Affected by Conflict in Ukraine
The life of the six-member Skotarenko family was seriously affected by the conflict in eastern Ukraine’s Donbass region.
Wednesday July 11, 2018
In Ukraine the Displaced Help the Displaced
Many of the SOS Children’s Villages staff who help vulnerable families in Ukraine are themselves casualties of the conflict
Friday March 16, 2018
Ukraine Conflict: Common Needs from Ukrainian Families on Both Sides
Insights on SOS emergency program in Ukraine from National Director, Andriy Chuprikov
Thursday March 23, 2017