Dr. Dereje Wordofa

Dr. Dereje Wordofa

Dereje Wordofa is the president of SOS Children’s Villages. Over the past three decades, Wordofa’s career took him from program officer in the field to a diplomatic role as the assistant secretary-general of the U.N. Population Fund. He has lived in six countries in Africa, Europe, and North America, and his travels have taken him to 70 more.

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Opinion: We must support young people to thrive in the world of work

Opinion: We must support young people to thrive in the world of work

over 3 years ago // Education

We urgently need national and international commitments to ensure equity and inclusion for young people in accessing appropriate education and training opportunities, the head of SOS Children's Villages writes in this op-ed.