David is Top of his Class at School
David has just graduated from basic five, similar to a junior in primary school, and has distinguished himself academically by coming out at the top…
Thursday September 10, 2015
The Distant Screams
To describe the refugee situation in Gevgelija, Macedonia's southern-most town at only three kilometers from the border with Greece, as alarming…
Thursday September 3, 2015
SOS Children's Villages is Responding to the Refugee Situation in Europe and the Middle East
SOS Children’s Villages is working to ensure that unaccompanied migrant and refugee children in Europe are cared for.
Starting From Scratch - Even if Delayed, a Child's Education Needs to Start Somewhere
From not knowing how to write her own name to being the top of her class. Mimi has come a long way.
Monday August 31, 2015
Daniel Swaps Being a Child of the Streets for a Real Family
The marks on Daniel Silva’s arms speak of abuse, but it is his eyes that tell the whole story.
Friday August 28, 2015
“Today, nobody beats or pushes me around for food”
Only ten years old, Beltine’s parents and only surviving grandmother died, leaving her without food and at a point, no shelter. Read her story.
Tuesday August 25, 2015
SOS Social Centre Helps Young Mother Gain Her Degree
Axllan Avila first came to the SOS Children’s Villages International Social Centre in Turmero-Maracay, Venezuela when he was just 11 months.
Wednesday August 19, 2015
Child Rights in Africa: “They still deserve to be children.”
The hardships of impoverished living are felt the most by children. Children have the right to a better future and the right to a childhood.
Thursday August 13, 2015
A Call For Help
Two years after their marriage and after being blessed with a baby boy, tragedy hit Mrs Vy’s family.
Wednesday August 12, 2015
Creating Opportunities in The Gambia
The Gambia is just one of a host of African countries where entrenched poverty means young people cannot see a way ahead. SOS hopes to change that.
Tuesday August 11, 2015
From the bad guy to the hero: How the SOS Community Centre helped Leonardo
Just like Hulk comic books, under emotional stress ten-year-old Leonardo would unleash his inner monster and act wildly. SOS was there to help.
Monday August 10, 2015
Strengthening Families in Maracay, Venezuela
Eighteen months ago, Thaís Vejas came to the SOS Children’s Villages social centre in Turmero-Maracay, Venezuela seeking help for her youngest son,…
Tuesday August 4, 2015
SOS Youth in Nepal Describe their Volunteer Work After the Earthquake
Over 80 SOS Youth volunteers were among the first responders who stepped up to care for children and families injured and displaced by the…
Wednesday July 29, 2015
Healing Deep Wounds Takes Time
No one knows exactly when Rara was born, she was delivered at home and her birth date was not recorded.
Tuesday July 28, 2015
Girl Orphaned by Earthquake Welcomed into SOS Village in Sanothimi, Nepal
Ten-year-old Lila was playing outside with her cousins when the earthquake struck and her home collapsed next to her, on top of her parents and six…
Monday July 27, 2015
Nepal Earthquake: 3 Months Later
3 months after the Nepal earthquake disaster over 42,000 children have received assistance but many challenges remain.
Friday July 24, 2015
The Cape Town SOS Village Goes Green
Reliable electricity is scarce in South Africa often causing blackouts. However, the SOS Cape Town is prepared with new solar panels
New Sustainable Development Goals to be built on the Millennium Development Goals
SOS Children’s Villages continues to fight for the new Sustainable Development Goals to have children at its centre
Monday July 20, 2015
Courage and commitment: 2015 SOS Children’s Villages Helmut Kutin Award Winners
Maria Merlina Sabela, Abebech Kibret and Isaac Adowk are the three SOS workers who are the winners of the 2015 Helmut Kutin Award
Friday July 10, 2015
Country Profile: Costa Rica
At present, there are 36,000 children in Costa Rica are orphans, all of whom are at risk of involvement in child prostitution, drug abuse and…
Tuesday July 7, 2015
Alfredo and siblings get a fresh start
Convicted of drug trafficking, Alfredo’s parents were sent to a high-security prison, leaving their five children homeless in Tambo, Peru
Tuesday June 30, 2015
Wangeci’s journey to a loving home
Five year old Wangeci stared as large fumes of smoke billowed from the only home she knew. The house made of wood and roofed with iron-sheets burned…
Friday June 26, 2015
Camila’s Olympic Dreams
When millions of people around the world watch the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Camila Guevara hopes to be seen on their television…
Monday June 22, 2015
Country Profile: SOS Children’s Villages in Sri Lanka
SOS has been in Sri Lanka since 1981. There are currently 6 SOS Villages located in Anuradhapura, Galle, Monargala, Nuwara-Eliya, Piliyandala…
Friday June 19, 2015
The joys behind being an SOS uncle
Providing children with behavioural and social disabilities an opportunity to develop independence through the care of qualified support.
Tuesday June 16, 2015
