Hermann Gmeiner Award 2014: Maya and Deepak Share Award Spotlight in Innsbruck
A lecturer from India and an architect from Nepal shared the spotlight in Innsbruck on 17 October when they were awarded SOS Children’s Villages…
Tuesday October 21, 2014
Sapalo and his mother find reason to smile - #putchildrenfirst
By the time Sapalo was three, his father had passed away and his mother was frequently sick and very frail. Sapalo himself was often ill, and had not…
Monday October 20, 2014
Help a mother, help her children: why maternal health is Week Five’s topic - #putchildrenfirst
Maternal health is crucial for the well-being of a child because, without a mother, the life of a child is at risk
New Hope and Health for Adán - #putchildrenfirst
Carmen’s house is called ‘Hatun Sonqo,’ or Big Heart, reflecting the bravery her SOS son Adán has shown in overcoming his health challenges
Friday October 17, 2014
Medical treatment becomes a blessed reality for Loganayakan - #putchildrenfirst
Medical treatment is often unavailable to India’s children, fortunately for Loganayakan the SOS Medical Centre was there
Wednesday October 15, 2014
A Lucky Escape from Malaria - #putchildrenfirst
Two year old Kathy saved from malaria thanks to SOS Medical Centre in Burundi
Monday October 13, 2014
Preventing Child Mortality - #putchildrenfirst
The leading causes of death among children under five include pneumonia, preterm birth complication, intrapartum-related complications, diarrhoea and…
From domestic service at 6 years old to new life in an SOS family: Diane’s story
By the age of 6 she was moving from family to family working as a domestic servant in Burundi. Then she was put into an SOS family and her life…
Thursday October 9, 2014
Supporting Children and Families Facing Ebola
With a death toll from the Ebola outbreak rising, SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea continue to do everything it can to…
A prolific future for Sergio in Brazil - #putchildrenfirst
From the care of a SOS Children's Village in Brazil to teaching PC technology, networking and security at Connecting Futures, Sergio has come a long…
Wednesday October 8, 2014
Opportunity for Chogyal
Chogyal, a smart, energetic young man, is happiest when he is at his working table. With help of the SOS Vocational Training he was able to pursue…
Monday October 6, 2014
This week, remember the children who cannot go back to school - #putchildrenfirst
In the middle of the hustle and bustle of back-to-school and the excitement of new classes, new clubs and new friends, we sometimes forget that there…
A Life on the Streets Transformed - #putchildrenfirst
When Agnes’ husband died, she and her nine children were left alone and without support #putchildrenfirst
Friday October 3, 2014
Growing Up Fast: Anh’s Story - #putchildrenfirst
Anh Dung was four years old when his mother died and his father left him to be brought up by his grandparents #putchildrenfirst
Wednesday October 1, 2014
Wishes for a bright future - #putchildrenfirst
Supporting the family is a large burden on Kusa’s young shoulders, but he is hardly the only child in India with such responsibilities #…
Monday September 29, 2014
Week Two of the Put Children First Campaign sets the stage - #putchildrenfirst
This week our Put Children First campaign is sharing facts and figures about what’s facing kids and families
Kouloun, Mali and the Millennium Development Goals - #putchildrenfirst
Between the community in Kouloun and the SOS Family Strengthening Program, remarkable changes have occurred in Kouloun #putchildrenfirst
Thursday September 25, 2014
Ebola Update: Interview with Monrovia Medical Centre Administrator
Interview with Monrovia Medical Centre Administrator regarding battling the most severe Ebola outbreak to date—so extreme that it is declared a…
Monday September 22, 2014
SOS Children’s Villages Canada launches Put Children First campaign - #putchildrenfirst
SOS Children's Villages will be sharing our support and our own stories on the rights of children, emphasizing the need to Put Children First when…
Sunday September 21, 2014
Happy – "Confidence, charm and great hair!"
With good news not as frequent as the bad, it’s nice to take a break from it all and feel the warmth that comes from those being happy and…
Wednesday August 27, 2014
Ebola Awakens Widespread Fear in Liberia, with Recent Memory of Civil War
Schools are closed in Liberia. SOS Children who were looking forward to returning to school in September now face more time at home and in the SOS…
Tuesday August 19, 2014
SOS Family Strengthening Program inspires mother to give back
Just ten minutes away from Machu Picchu, Peru’s most popular landmark, poverty is noticeable.
Friday August 15, 2014
Looking Towards a Hopeful Future: Ten Years After the Tsunami
32 year-old Yalini’s neatly-tiled home in Kayankerny, Sri Lanka, is a safe haven and comfort for her family ten years after the devastating Tsunami…
As Ebola Outbreak Continues, SOS Strengthens Precautions
No SOS families or SOS-supported community families have been directly affected by Ebola. The atmosphere is tense but SOS Villages are doing what…
A Tale of Infant Twins: Happy and Healthy
Hilda and Rhoda have not had an easy start to life and Mary planned to make up for this fact by doing everything in her power to ensure their health…
Tuesday July 29, 2014
