Bhaktapur: from cremations to saving lives
In Bhaktapur, there is such a demand for timber for cremations that the forestry department is trying its best for to supply more cremation firewood.
Wednesday April 29, 2015
Canadian government announces match for Nepal earthquake relief
The government of Canada have announced that it will match any donation made by Canadians to support the relief efforts in Nepal.
Tuesday April 28, 2015
Nepal Earthquake Emergency: SOS children and mothers lend a helping hand in times of emergency
In the relief camps set up by SOS Children’s Villages throughout Nepal, children and families affected by the earthquake are being cared for by SOS…
Nepal Earthquake Emergency - News from the Field
So far, SOS is operating aid through emergency relief camps in four locations. These camps provide food, water and first-aid to families and children
Monday April 27, 2015
Nepal Earthquake Emergency - Updates from the ground
SOS Children's Villages Nepal Earthquake Response updates out of Jorpati and Bhakatapur.
Sunday April 26, 2015
SOS Children's Villages Responding to the Nepal Earthquake
SOS Children’s Villages pledges child protection and assistance to unaccompanied children affected by the Nepal Earthquake
Saturday April 25, 2015
Air Transat’s #TransatAuction raises over $30,000 for SOS Children’s Villages
Air Transat continues to brighten the lives of orphaned and abandoned children after raising $32,907 for SOS Children’s Villages
Friday April 24, 2015
A safe haven in Swaziland
Maseko was about to turn four when he came to live at SOS Children’s Village Nhlangano in Swaziland.
Transat kicks off the second edition of the #TransatAuction on Twitter
Transat is pleased and proud to announce the second edition of the #TransatAuction, a one-of-a-kind online event with all proceeds going to the…
Wednesday April 22, 2015
Reflections of an SOS mother
A Q&A with Salama Juma Ali who has been working as a mother in SOS Children’s Village Zanzibar for the last 24 years
Monday April 20, 2015
SOS Children’s Villages Expands in Haiti
SOS Children’s Villages is an international charity that provides orpahend and abaonded children with loving homes, medical care and education
Friday April 17, 2015
Not just “Another Mother”: SOS Children’s Villages launches video documentary and new song on iTunes
What happens when you send a Canadian mother to Africa... and she has to be a mother to a family of orphaned and abandoned children?
From sponsored child to nursing student
In 2004, Neema was welcomed into a loving home in the SOS Village in Tanzania. Today, the 20-year-old is preparing to study nursing at a local…
Thursday April 16, 2015
Another mother: SOS Ambassador Amanda Martinez goes to Namibia
SOS Children’s Villages sent Canadian singer-songwriter and mother Amanda Martinez to Namibia to experience what it means to care for children who…
Tuesday April 14, 2015
An education to break the cycle of poverty in Kenya
In Kenya, primary school education is free, but secondary school is not. SOS Children's Villages distributes bursaries to help children get education
Monday April 13, 2015
Providing a nurturing home for vulnerable children in Tanzania
Noel was just 8 years old when he joined SOS Children’s Village Zanzibar in 2004. At the Village, Noel became a part of a family.
Friday April 10, 2015
Lives on the line in the Central African Republic
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to its mission to provide care to vulnerable children and strengthen families in need in the Central African…
Wednesday April 8, 2015
SOS Helping Treat and Prevent Malaria in Ethiopia
According to the Ministry of Health, 75 per cent of Ethiopia’s land mass is susceptible to malaria. SOS Medical Centre helps treat malaria in…
Helping the Village to become self-sufficent by growing coffee and sugarcane
The SOS Children’s Village in Jimma, Ethiopia, have introduced a farming project to reduce the amount of food SOS families have to purchase.
Tuesday March 31, 2015
The happiness of my children is all that matters
For nearly 20 years Arista has dedicated her life to raising children in her care. She is currently raising nine children and she couldn’t be happier…
Monday March 23, 2015
William has a future he never dared to imagine
WIth the help of SOS Children's Villages, William was able to continue his education and attend college
Thursday March 19, 2015
Niger: thousands of children without homes and families
Niger is facing a multifaceted humanitarian crisis caused by people fleeing the Boko Haram rebels, food insecurity as well ongoing malnutrition
The Power of the Family Strengthening Program
With the intervention of the Family Strengthening Program, two of Elisa siblings were awarded scholarships and his father was given a cow for the…
Tuesday March 17, 2015
Opportunities abound for Floriano
With the help of the SOS Family Strengthening Program, Floriano was able to get an education in computer science, a job and financial security
Friday March 13, 2015
I belong with my family
"I am very fortunate to have found a loving home with a lot of children around me. I love my family, I belong with my family." - Mimi (Harrar,…
Wednesday March 11, 2015
