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Empowering youth

SOS Children's Villages Syria and DHL hold Vocational Training for Youth

August 28 2023 - According to the memorandum of understanding between SOS Children's Villages Syria and DHL, a group of the company’s professional trainers conducted a seven-day training course for the fourth consecutive year. The training targeted 12 boys and girls in the semi-independent stage.

Honoring

SOS Children's Villages Syria Celebrated its Students Success in Ninth-Grade and Baccalaureate National Exams

August 5 2023 - SOS Children's Villages celebrated the success of its students in the ninth grade and baccalaureate national exams, in a simple yet joyful ceremony filled with genuine and deep communication.

Youth Care

In collaboration with Ministry of Interior, SOS Children's Villages Syria organizes training program against drug abuse

July 23 2023 - SOS Children's Villages Syria conducted training addressing the harms and risks of drugs on individuals and the society as a whole.

Youth training

Inclusive training to raise youth’s awareness against drugs

July 23 2023 - In an effort to educate and raise awareness among youth, SOS Children's Villages organized a comprehensive training session on the risks of drug abuse, featuring famous actor, Mahmoud Naser.

Alternative Care

Ring of Honor

June 1 2022 - With love and appreciation, a ceremony has been held in SOS Children's Villages Qudsaya to honor Mama Salam and Luma, alternative caregivers, with the ring of Honor. The board of Directors of SOS Children's Villages Syria attended, besides the presence of Dr. Kay Vorwerk, President of the Hermann Gmeiner Academy, who has joined via Skype.

Youth care

Areej found her path to success

May 15 2022 - 19-year-old Areej was one of the first children who joined SOS interim care centres in 2014. Areej moved from the Syrian centre for girls with abuse and violence experiences to SOS Children’s Villages upon her request after she met SOS team at the centre during their visit. Areej lost her parental care and went through difficult events in her life which included displacement and the risk of early child marriage. However, she was very strong that she fought for her right to be a child.