Keeping siblings together creates brighter futures in Peru
The Cruz siblings forge unbreakable bonds on their path to professional success with support from SOS Children’s Villages.
Monday April 24, 2023
Cost-of-living crisis hurts children worldwide
Millions of children and young people are at an increased risk of losing the care of their families due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Pakistan unprecedented floods still impact millions
Abdul Samad is a father and a farmer from the Sindh province in southeastern Pakistan. The floods that hit the country in August last year destroyed…
Empowering women and girls through digital technology
Gender and technology in SOS Children’s Villages
Wednesday March 22, 2023
Haneen from Palestine continues to advance the rights of children and young people
Haneen is a 19-year-old girl who lives in Hebron. At the age of three, she and her twin sister came to the SOS Children's Village in Bethlehem. She…
Tuesday March 21, 2023
Strengthening digital skills for young women in Benin
In this interview, 24-year-old Yvette from Benin talks about her experience with Learnio and the opportunities and challenges women and girls face in…
Friday March 17, 2023
SOS alumna in Peru: I learned to never give up
Esther is a talented and passionate young person who grew up with in an SOS Children’s Village in Peru.
Wednesday March 15, 2023
An SOS alumni’s road to success in Laos
The lines outside Fog’s hair salon in the city of Vientiane in Laos show just how much he’s in demand.
Wednesday February 22, 2023
Siblings in Bolivia stay together thanks to the care of their grandmother
A few years ago, the Rojas family didn’t know if they would be able to grow up under the same roof. Their future was uncertain after their mother…
Widowed mother of six in Tanzania builds successful business and future
When Lavkama's husband died, she was solely responsible for the couple's six children.
Friday February 17, 2023
Siblings find new home at SOS Children's Villages after life on the streets in India
Around 1.5 million children live on the streets in India, hindering their opportunities for a bright future. For three siblings who lost their mom,…
Wednesday February 1, 2023
Governor General of Canada Mary Simon serves as Patron
SOS Children’s Villages Canada is honoured to announce that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has granted…
Friday January 20, 2023
Helping children and families as inflation rises in Africa
The war in Ukraine is yet another pressure for millions of people in Africa. Famine is looming and, as always, the most vulnerable children are…
Wednesday January 18, 2023
A Day in the Life of Juma at SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania
Juma is a 6-year-old boy growing up in an SOS Children’s Village in Tanzania. He attends kindergarten, KG3, located close to his SOS Children’s…
Tuesday January 17, 2023
Young leader helps fight xenophobia and promotes children's rights in Colombia
Vanessa*, 18, was born in Venezuela, but her family is from Colombia. Four years ago, they decided to move back to Colombia because of the economic…
Wednesday January 11, 2023
Active Fatherhood Initiative in Togo: Preventing Family Breakdown
Men take on more responsibility within the household in rural Togo thanks to the SOS Active Fatherhood initiative, helping to strengthen families.
Wednesday January 4, 2023
Producing a new generation of farmers in Nigeria
Peter, 24, from Owu-Ijebu in Nigeria grew up on his family farm but his parents struggled to earn enough to get ahead. “Crop failure and low…
Wednesday December 21, 2022
SOS Canada staff visit SOS Children's Villages Ghana
In Ghana, SOS Children’s Villages has been active since 1974 and runs a variety of programs for children and families in four locations across the…
Monday December 12, 2022
Drought devastates families and communities in Kenya
The dry seasons are frequent, and they last longer due to climate change.
Friday December 9, 2022
SOS alumni and psychologist shares his mental health advice
Bharat, 23, grew up in an SOS Children’s Village in India and is now a psychologist, helping young people navigate their mental health challenges.
Friday December 2, 2022
Combatting maternal and infant mortality in Togo
In rural Togo, SOS Children's Villages' Baby Moto program is providing training and medical care to help combat maternal and infant mortality.
Haiti instability and challenges for young people
In recent months, Haiti has gone through a critical situation, which has caused numerous challenges for its young people.
Severe drought in Somalia pushes more people to the brink of famine
Somalia’s worst drought in 40 years is increasingly forcing people into internally displaced persons (IDP) camps
Tuesday November 8, 2022
Youth counsellors in Nepal support their peers with mental health
Peer counselling is a support process where trained young people help their fellow youth to overcome mental challenges
Friday November 4, 2022
Situation in Ukraine
As fighting continues in Ukraine, the shelling and airstrikes continue to impede the well-being of children and families
