A safe space for parents amid crisis in Ukraine
Supporting parents’ mental wellbeing fosters healthier families for those affected by the war.
Thursday February 13, 2025
Psychological support in war-torn Ukraine helps Artem find his smile again
The need for security greatly influences how children develop. Mental health and psychosocial support help them recover from trauma.
Monday October 28, 2024
SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine staff member tells her story of life under occupation and reaching safety
Fleeing her home with her daughter after enduring months of occupation, she recounts their harrowing experiences of war and displacement.
Monday September 16, 2024
Ukraine program update: Mobile mental health clinic in Kharkiv
In the first three months of the project, 507 Ukrainians accessed mental health services, directly impacting their psychosocial wellbeing.
Monday July 29, 2024
Unspoken words: Healing through family therapy in Ukraine
An 11-year-old boy in Kharkiv and his mother overcome fear and distress through home visits and self-regulation exercises.
Sunday July 28, 2024
Healing through art in Ukraine: A child’s therapeutic journey
A 10-year-old girl with anxiety and sleep issues was helped with therapy and is more optimistic about her future.
Friday July 26, 2024
Foster families and children from Kharkiv relocated to Western Ukraine
Providing vulnerable families with safe accommodations, psychosocial support, and activities to aid their recovery and emotional wellbeing.
Wednesday July 3, 2024
Family reunification in Ukraine: A grandson with his grandmother
Assisted by SOS Children's Villages, Ludmilla embarked on a 5,000-kilometre journey to bring her 12-year-old grandson home.
Wednesday May 29, 2024
A lack of access to education in the frontlines of Ukraine exacerbates inequality
The ongoing disruptions preventing children and youth from attending school impact their social development and mental health.
Monday March 25, 2024
Childhood on pause after high-rise collapses from rocket fire in Ukraine
You can’t walk a Jack Russel Terrier, you need to run it. Sofiya laughs and adds: “I want to run. Again.”
Friday March 22, 2024
SOS Children’s Villages Regional Humanitarian Response to the Ukraine Crisis
SOS Children’s Villages Regional Humanitarian Response significantly impacted the lives of over 58,000 Ukrainians.
Wednesday March 13, 2024
Two years of war in Ukraine: Fearing many children may be lost forever
The war presents an opportunity to reform the childcare system, ending institutional care and creating more foster families.
Tuesday February 27, 2024
Announcing new project in Ukraine: A mobile mental health clinic in Kharkiv
A two-year project to support children and their families without access to mental health and psychosocial support in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
Friday February 23, 2024
Resilience endures amid continued loss in Ukraine
The tragic war began nearly two years ago, but these stories show that strength and hope persevere.
Wednesday February 21, 2024
New mother escapes occupied territory in Ukraine to start a new life with her daughter
Forced to move to a new town, a safer place for Daria to raise her child until they can return home.
Wednesday February 14, 2024
Valentyna and her young family in Ukraine find hope in an uncertain new reality
SOS mother and child-friendly spaces provide much-needed support to families forced to settle in a new place, away from everything familiar.
Friday December 8, 2023
Protecting children and families in crisis in Ukraine
When the war began, SOS Children’s Villages sprung into action to protect children and families and deliver vital humanitarian aid in Ukraine and…
Monday June 19, 2023
Situation in Ukraine
As fighting continues in Ukraine, the shelling and airstrikes continue to impede the well-being of children and families
Friday November 4, 2022
“We know we’re safe”: Two mothers tell their stories of fleeing Ukraine and finding refuge at SOS Romania
Over the past 4 months, SOS Children’s Villages has welcomed refugees in various locations, including Olena and Lyudmila and their children at SOS…
Friday June 17, 2022
First days of school in Austria after fleeing Ukraine: A new home, a new language, the same lunch breaks
From a war zone to Pinkafeld in Austria. A school in Burgenland and SOS Austria work to integrate Ukrainian children and give them a sense of…
Monday May 16, 2022
The war in Ukraine is impacting food security and financial stability for families in West and Central Africa
West and Central Africa is now facing a food and nutrition crisis in its third consecutive year with 33.4 million people expected to be in need of…
Monday May 9, 2022
From Nigeria to Ukraine to Romania: They came for education, and had to run for their lives
These young, Nigerian siblings were studying in Ukraine when the war started. They share their feelings and experiences, and their undeterred plans…
Thursday April 14, 2022
Zeifmans proud to support SOS Children’s Villages’ Ukraine relief work
Zeifmans is proud to support children and families impacted by the war in Ukraine through SOS Children’s Villages’ emergency relief work in the…
Tuesday April 12, 2022
Transat, its employees and customers support SOS Children’s Villages’ humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
Transat A.T. Inc., its employees and customers will be supporting the humanitarian efforts of SOS Children’s Villages in Ukraine.
Thursday March 24, 2022
SOS Children’s Villages welcomes announcement of Canadian aid for Ukraine and neighbouring countries
SOS Children’s Villages Canada welcomes Prime Minister Trudeau’s recent announcement of Canadian aid for Ukraine, including $2 million for SOS.
Friday March 18, 2022
