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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.

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.

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.

Artwork of Bolivian mothers hanging on a brick wall

Mothers in Bolivia strengthen their voices and self-confidence

La Voz que Habita en Mí (The Voice That Lives Within Me) brings mothers together to connect, reflect, and share their perspectives on motherhood.

Meeting in Gisagara District with business and community partners participating in the Green Growth project in Rwanda.

Green Growth: Businesses in Rwanda partner to empower young people

Collaboration between the private sector and community partners is opening doors for young people.

Children eating a nutritious snack at an SOS Children’s Villages child-friendly space in Colombia.

A place to learn, grow, and belong: Helping children feel safe in Colombia

Child-friendly spaces provide safety, education, and nutritious meals, helping children affected by migration rebuild stability and hope.

Ruby Mark and Rey Mark grew up at SOS Children’s Villages in Samar, the Philippines.

From care to community: Twins giving back in the Philippines

Raised in care, Ruby Mark and Rey Mark are now supporting children and strengthening their communities.

Fatuma's hydroponics turns fresh produce into income and hope for displaced families

Harvesting hope: Fatuma’s hydroponic farming success in Somalia

Hydroponics turns fresh produce into income and hope for displaced families.

photo of people around a desk

Green Growth project in Rwanda highlights findings from youth labour market assessment

83% of employed young people are trapped in jobs without formal contracts, stable wages, or social protections.

Artwork depicting digital protection for Peru, Ecuador and Costa Rica

Building a culture of digital protection in Costa Rica, Ecuador and Peru

We are doing more than preventing harm; we are cultivating a culture of digital care that lasts.