It Takes a Village
A reflection on how Melanie Davis’s family was able to survive a medical crisis thanks to the support of family and friends
Wednesday May 10, 2017
Overcoming Limitations
When Yola*, 19, was just a baby, her right foot had to be amputated. With the help of her SOS mother, she learned to overcome her challenges.
Muna, All Grown!
Muna was abandoned on the roadside by her biological mother when she was three days old
Tuesday April 4, 2017
David is warmly welcomed by SOS Children’s Villages Côte d’Ivoire
Imagine the unimaginable; little David was found alone, at eight months old.
Friday March 31, 2017
Representing at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games
Four young athletes from SOS Children’s Villages India compete for medals at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria.
Monday March 27, 2017
Ukraine Conflict: Common Needs from Ukrainian Families on Both Sides
Insights on SOS emergency program in Ukraine from National Director, Andriy Chuprikov
Thursday March 23, 2017
Rainfall Wreaks Havoc in Peru
Heavy rainfall has caused damage to SOS Children´s Villages in Peru.
Finding Happiness after Ebola
An SOS Mother’s secrets to helping an orphaned girl recover from the trauma of losing her parents to the Ebola virus.
Tuesday March 14, 2017
Omar’s Journey from Eastern Aleppo
The story of a journey to safety for a young boy and his family, fleeing violence in Eastern Aleppo.
Monday March 13, 2017
YouthCan!
SOS Children’s Villages launches new global partnership for youth employability
Thursday March 2, 2017
Food Costs Threaten Survival in South Sudan
Rising food costs hamper efforts to help families in South Sudan
Wednesday March 1, 2017
The Welcome Home Hug
A glimpse into a regular day for a family at the SOS Children’s Village Monrovia, Liberia
Friday February 17, 2017
Built to Last: SOS Children’s Villages Keeps Children Safe Against Natural Disaster
Recent emergencies in Philippines, Nepal and Haiti show the value of sound construction
Tuesday January 31, 2017
Keeping Traditions Alive
Modise loves to dance. She is a member of the ever-so-talented Serowe Village traditional dance group
Monday January 30, 2017
The Ripple Effect
Mirielle’s* mother was an orphan who unwillingly got pregnant as soon as she finished primary school
A Doctor in the Making
“Lily* has everything it takes to become a medical doctor one day,” says her SOS mother enthusiastically
The Circus Performer
14-year-old Abeba lost her loving father in a traffic accident when she was nine. She lives in a household of women, with her mother and her younger…
Through the Darkness Comes Light
For baby Ruth,* one can hardly imagine a more difficult start in life. Ruth was born to a girl who was only a child herself
A Shining Example
The beaming smile on his face says it all. Leon was raised by his single mother who struggled to send her five children to school
Something to Sing About!
Hawa* was 4 months old when she arrived at the SOS Children’s Village in Kita. Like many other children in Mali, she was in a weak state, and…
Melat Gets Her Hearing Back
Melat is now 13 years old. She was four when she first joined the Village. After some time, her SOS mother discovered that the little girl had a…
Finding a Loving Home
It has been just over a year now since Baby Jack joined his SOS family at the Children’s Village in Fort Portal.
Turning a Dream into Reality
Amina is an exemplary student. She excelled in school, and was successfully admitted to University, to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology
Little Luciano Can Walk
Luciano* is four years old and from the Mijoga village in Machinjiri on the outskirts of Blantyre in Malawi
Yasmina Tells Her Story
Yasmina reflects on her childhood at the SOS Children’s Village in Zaragoza, Spain.
Wednesday January 25, 2017
