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Youth Voices

"Even one voice can inspire change"

November 27 2025 - Ivan Krasnobai, 20, joined the SOS Children’s Villages youth delegation at the European Youth Event in Strasbourg, an experience he says strengthened his belief in the power of young people to “dream, build, and believe” even in difficult times. Originally from Ukraine and now rebuilding his life in Spain, Ivan shares how displacement taught him resilience, independence, and the value of community.

Youth Councils

Young people leading change through youth councils

November 24 2025 - From peer education in Romania to youth-led radio in Benin, young people are influencing decisions, creating impact, and turning ideas into action. Discover how youth councils across SOS Children’s Villages are driving change, strengthening programmes, and proving that when youth share power, everyone benefits.

Doha Summit

Global leaders pledge stronger social protection for children without parental care

November 21 2025 - Governments at the UN’s Second World Social Summit adopted new commitments to strengthen child-sensitive social protection, improve access to education and expand youth skills training. SOS Children’s Villages highlighted the importance of family strengthening and support for young people, urging leaders to prioritize children without parental care in national policies.

Child Participation

Strengthening children’s voices in policymaking: young advocates unite ahead of World Children’s Day

November 20 2025 - The first-ever European Child Participation Fair was co-organized by SOS Children’s Villages International and Save the Children Europe as part of the Inclusive Child Participation Networks that aim to strengthen child participation with support from the European Commission.

Statement

Board acts to strengthen governance and safeguarding

November 19 2025 - The International Board of SOS Children’s Villages has today announced two key decisions taken during its meeting on 18 November 2025. This decisive action reflects SOS Children's Villages International's firm commitment to transparency, accountability, and its mission to place children first in everything the organization does.

COP30

Young people bring frontline solutions to COP30

November 17 2025 - As world leaders gathered at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, a delegation of young people from SOS Children’s Villages' Eco Champions programme, brought a clear and urgent message: climate policy must put children’s rights at its centre.