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How we help in Syria

The collapse of the September 12th cease-fire in Syria has resulted in increasing violence.

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.

Canada’s International Assistance Review – Leave No One Behind

There are 153 million children and youth currently living without parental care worldwide, and many more are at risk of losing parental care

Dante Bonfim Costa’s Message to Olympian Mavis Chirandu

Iconic Brazilian soccer player, Dante Bonfim Costa sends a message to former SOS child, Mavis Chirandu on her Olympic debut.

The Nights of the Jackal

Memories of a young man who spent his childhood and youth at SOS Children's Village Greenfields in India

An Interview with Olympian Mavis Chirandu

Women's soccer olympian and former SOS Child, Mavis Chirandu, explains how her childhood dreams were becoming a reality.

A Smile Can Help

SOS’s mobile team in Serbia is providing strength and support to refugee families through their journey to provide a safe future for their children

Violence in South Sudan Forces Evacuation of Children from SOS Village

SOS children and staff have been forced to evacuate the SOS Children’s Village in Juba due to increased fighting in the capital.

Looking Back: Reflections From a Grown SOS Child in Côte d’Ivoire

Sidibe was among the first children to live at the first SOS Children’s Village in Africa. Now at age 41, he looks back on his childhood in the…

Pokémon Go Poses Risks to Children

The new virtual reality smartphone game “Pokémon Go” could put children's safety in jeopardy.

Former SOS Child Competing in the Olympic Games in Rio

Mavis Chirandu, former SOS Child, departs August 1 to represent her homeland of  Zimbabwe in women’s soccer at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games

SOS Preparing for Super Typhoon Nepartak in Taiwan and Mainland China

Staff and children at SOS Children’s Village in Taiwan and mainland China are bracing themselves for Super Typhoon Nepartak.

Unleashing the Power of Community

Ryerson Orphan Sponsorship Program (OSP) supports SOS Children’s Villages in providing a second chance at childhood to vulnerable children around the…

PHOTO ESSAY: 'The Green Hunger'

Despite sporadic rains in 2016, Ethiopia is currently experiencing severe food shortages and malnutrition across the country

It's More Than Just a Ride - Infographic

Joining the RIDE in support of SOS Children’s Villages, means providing refuge for orphaned and abandoned children around the world

SOS Children’s Villages & Cirque du Soleil Launch Innovative Program for Youth in Vancouver

SOS Children’s Villages and Cirque du Soleil are bringing their SOS Social Circus program to at-risk youth in the Vancouver area

Connecting refugees in Macedonia and Serbia with their loved ones

SOS Children’s Villages’ ICT Corners in the Balkans fill critical communication needs for refugees and aid workers.

Child Refugees in the Middle East and Northern Africa risk becoming the 'lost generation’

Millions have been displaced with devastating consequences for children. Restoring child safety and stability is a top priority.

Refugee Crisis Emergency Response Infographic

We provide emergency response for refugee children and families in 14 countries since 2015: Syria, Lebanon, Armenia, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia and…

Ecuador Earthquake: Two Months Later

April 16th 2016 Ecuador was struck by a devastating earthquake. SOS Children’s Villages reports on recovery efforts underway for 350,000 left needing…

The Power of Sport for Vulnerable Youth

For 14-year-old Ange Kwizera, basketball is more than just a sport, it’s a life-line

Fighting Yellow Fever in Angola

Staff at SOS Children’s Villages Angola take matters into their own hands to combat the recent yellow fever epidemic.

The secret to a happy child

The support and protection that parents provide their children are what they need to reach their full potential and lead happy, productive lives.

Helping Children Deal with Trauma