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Liza’s Story

Liza was about two years old when both of her parents died, living in poor conditions, under the care of her elderly grandfather

Haris’s Story

In 2002, just one week after his first birthday, Haris* arrived at SOS Children’s Villages. His belongings were stacks of prescriptions and medical…

Elvin’s Story

After the death of his mother, and abandonment of his father at a very young age, Elvin* was left to live with his elderly grandmother

Alessandra’s Story

Alone after the death of her mother, Alessandra was brought to Cacilda when she was only one year old.

When the Child Must be the Parent

With an ill father, and the loss of his mother, 16-year-old Aman has had to grow up quickly and take on the parental responsibilities for his family.

Step by Step

At age 11, Gabriel longs to be a police officer, like the one in his story. For now, his only dream is that he may one day run and play sports again.

The Gift of Food Outweighs All

A profile on an FSP beneficiary: a grandmother tasked with raising her two grandsons.

William Settles in but Still Misses His Brother

It has been 3 years since William lived on the streets. He loves his new life at the SOS Children’s Village Owu-ljebu, but still misses his brother.

Alex Gets a Family

A month ago there was no one in his whole world who wanted him. Now 4-year-old Alex is the darling of his SOS family.

Faces of Social Circus - Mexico - Lucia

"I was always very shy but the social circus helped me overcome my fear of speaking with people."

Hannah Once Lived in the Bushes

14-year-old Hannah lives at the SOS Children’s Village in Ondangwa, Namibia. She has come a long way from where she was found 4 years ago.

Damascus Village Re-Opening

156 evacuated children and 50 employees are told they can safely return to the SOS Children’s Village in Damascus, Syria

Trauma expert: ‘There is no one more affected by war than a child’

Training and understanding are vital to protecting children in Syria and other conflict areas

Faces of Social Circus - Peru

My dream is to get a degree to become a schoolteacher. I know I can do it. I used to be really timid, but the social circus workshops have taught me…

Faces of Social Circus - Vancouver

It was Social Circus that allowed him to do something that was long overdue; to make a seamless transition back into the community

In the Wake of the Storm: Haiti After Matthew

The category 4 storm pounded Haiti, leaving an already vulnerable population, defenseless. Some more so than others.

Faces of Social Circus - Mexico

Social Circus helped me open up, make some good friends. I feel I’m part of a team because others help me and I help them

Hurricane Matthew Makes Landfall in Haiti

Hurricane Matthew, the category 4 hurricane is expected to leave life-threatening flash floods and mudslides in its wake.

A Thousand Reasons to Smile

The Alrahma Women’s Group turned their social club into a leading catering business, and is now able to give back to others in need in their…

The Smiling Girl without a Voice

The efforts of a devoted SOS mother in SOS Children’s Villages Kisumu, Kenya to help teach her SOS daughter to speak.

Evacuation of SOS Children’s Village in Damascus

Statement on shelling of SOS Children’s Village in Damascus and government forces occupation of the property.

Child Refugees Stuck in Limbo

Two Afghani cousins make the most of their time at the Krnjaca centre for asylum while they await their turn to continue on to Austria.

How We Help in Syria

The collapse of the September 12th cease-fire in Syria has resulted in increasing violence, mostly affecting women and children.

Troubled Teen to Olympic Torchbearer

With the attention and support of the team at SOS Children’s Villages Rio de Janeiro, a troubled teenager is chosen to carry the Olympic Torch of Rio…

A Master Pianist in the Making

14-year-old Joshua from the SOS Children’s Village in Buru Buru, Kenya, explains how musical instruments have changed his life in an unexpected way.