Happy Chinese New Year! 🇨🇳

Alarming reports emerge of an Israeli warning of military offensive in #Rafah, sheltering 1.4 million civilians. Catastrophic consequences loom, especially for vulnerable children facing dire humanitarian crises. Enough is enough. Urgent call for a #ceasefire to prevent

My op-ed highlighting the plight of over 35 million children without parental care, in need of social protection, has been featured in The Reporter. Today marks the conclusion of the African Union 37th Summit, focusing on the 2024 theme: "Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st

'35 million children that need urgent attention are invisible to national child protection policies.' In an op-ed for The Reporter, Dr. Dereje Wordofa talks about what should be done for children growing up without parental care in #Africa.👉thereporterethiopia.com/38676/

Children of #Ukraine have had their houses destroyed & their families torn apart. The war has deprived them of their fundamental rights – to peace, safety & stable homes. Continued support for 🇺🇦 children, young people & families is a necessity. A message from Dr. Dereje Wordofa👇

'When women progress, societies do too. We must ensure the root causes of gender-based violence & discrimination are addressed through structural changes. It is a way to unlock the full potential of all women & girls.' 👉By Dr. Dereje Wordofa: sos-childrensvillages.org/news/investing… #InvestInWomen

Yvonne, child advocate from Chad tells the #EU: “Children do not always go to school. Yet education is a right. School helps to sharpen the mind. Without school, we don’t know what they will become. They need to be provided with all the necessary equipment to study.” #EHF2024

Many thanks to National President Ms Jacqueline Wulff de Zambrano and National Director Ms. Ilvania Martins for the insightful virtual visit to SOS Children's Villages in Venezuela 🇻🇪 a program that thrives since 1978. I was honored to interact with program participants and the

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms around the world! 🌍 ⁦ Your love, strength, devotions and sacrifices make the world a better place. #MothersDay ⁦SOS Children's Villages International⁩

On this 🌏 #DayofFamilies, we call for investments in social & #childprotection systems that strengthen families & their ability to care for their children. Read an op-ed by Dr. Dereje Wordofa 👉sos-childrensvillages.org/news/day-of-fa…

Today in a virtual visit to SOS Children's Villages International in #Laos, I met care practitioners experiencing the joys and challenges of raising children similar to parents around the world face today. Dedicated mothers, aunts, and staff share their stories of struggles and successes in raising

My Saturday thought: "I have walked that long road to freedom. I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way. But I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb." Nelson

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher, from his book "Twilight of the Idols.”

64% of children think the #EU needs to focus on education, #EUKidsWant survey shows. Child & Youth Advisory Boards of SOS Children's Villages 🇭🇺 developed this video as part of 'Together' - an initiative for #childparticipation in public decision-making.👉sos-childrensvillages.org/together-campa…

I am inspired of the work you all do for children and young people every day, and have fresh memories to my visit to Aldeas Infantiles SOS Colombia

¡Es el momento de que las niñas, niños y adolescentes sean grandes líderes! Descarga esta guía gratuita que te ayuda a empoderarlos e impulsarlos a desarrollar sus habilidades de liderazgo. Conoce todos los tips y recomendaciones aquí. 👉🏻: bit.ly/3xASPHU #SomosAldeas

Here's a sweet smile from a child playing in a ball pit at a #SOSChildrensVillages social center in #Ukraine. 🟢 Play helps children heal from trauma. 🟠 Play helps the sounds of war fall into the background. 🟡 Play reduces stress. 🔵 Play helps children be children!

Thank you @SOSFaso for an inspiring visit to your programs - your stories are part of our SOS Children's Villages International 75 years’ global care movement defending the rights and ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people facing hardship. Impressive commitment of @SOSFaso, from the

Celebrating #SocialMediaDay with #YouthLinksSOS — 4,300+ users from 98 countries, safe and vibrant space. This digital platform SOS Children's Villages International empowers young people with online learning, networking, and mentoring. “Social media makes us feel connected as one global community.”

My Friday thought: “In delay there lies no plenty.” William Shakespeare.