Despite hardship and loss, a mother is empowered to build a stable home for her 10 children: Hodan’s story
Empowered by the Family Strengthening Program of SOS Children’s Villages in Somaliland, Hodan grows her business and looks to the future with…
Friday May 13, 2022
New child-friendly space at Vienna Central Station: A place for children in crisis to be children again
Together with Caritas, SOS Children's Villages Austria runs a day centre for Ukraine refugees at Vienna’s main train station. A child-friendly space…
Thursday May 12, 2022
Working together to enhance Early Childhood Development in Uganda: Foundation for a Bright Future
SOS Children’s Villages and partners are improving access to quality early childhood education for Uganda’s most vulnerable children through the…
Wednesday May 11, 2022
The war in Ukraine is impacting food security and financial stability for families in West and Central Africa
West and Central Africa is now facing a food and nutrition crisis in its third consecutive year with 33.4 million people expected to be in need of…
Monday May 9, 2022
All my SOS Mothers: A young woman reflects on the two loving women that guided her childhood
Sneha grew up in an SOS Children’s Village in Assam, India, and was lucky to receive the love of two SOS mothers. In her own words, she describes…
Friday May 6, 2022
Responding to the needs of unaccompanied children in Colombia with temporary, family-based care
Venezuela’s descent into economic and political turmoil has pushed millions of Venezuelans to leave the country in search of better opportunities.
Thursday May 5, 2022
Theresa finds family at SOS Namibia: Now she’s a young woman on the brink of a bright future
At SOS Namibia, young Theresa found a home, and the encouragement to finish school. Now she is leaving care, with training and skills to embrace her…
Wednesday May 4, 2022
Muskan becomes the first girl to go to college from her village: “She’s an inspiration to all girls”
17-year Muskan is determined to make her way in the world. With willfullness and a hunger strike, she has become the first girl from her village to…
Monday May 2, 2022
When the world falls apart: SOS Kenya cultivates a better future for three young sisters
Through the support of SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya, Sharon can now continue her education and work while her two younger sisters are well cared…
Wednesday April 27, 2022
The gift of being together: Six siblings reunited at SOS Bolivia enjoy new family life
The Alvarez siblings lived apart in foster care for many years before all 6 were reunited at SOS Bolivia. Now they enjoy family life and renewed…
Monday April 25, 2022
Climate change, poverty and our children’s future: A global crisis that requires local investment
In this interview, Dr. Kira Vinke explains why poverty can be a direct result of climate change and why families and children are hard hit by this…
Friday April 22, 2022
Two girls guide each other in a Tibetan Children’s Village: "Lives that shine with a little push"
Pema and Leki are close friends in a Tibetan Children’s Village in Suja, India, a unique village for Tibetan refugees that is part of the SOS…
Wednesday April 20, 2022
From Nigeria to Ukraine to Romania: They came for education, and had to run for their lives
These young, Nigerian siblings were studying in Ukraine when the war started. They share their feelings and experiences, and their undeterred plans…
Thursday April 14, 2022
Zeifmans proud to support SOS Children’s Villages’ Ukraine relief work
Zeifmans is proud to support children and families impacted by the war in Ukraine through SOS Children’s Villages’ emergency relief work in the…
Tuesday April 12, 2022
Facing the education crisis head-on in Liberia: Business as usual is no longer an option
Liberia has one of the world's highest levels of dropped-out school children, with an estimated 15 percent not in class. SOS Liberia is responding to…
Following Belgium’s legislation to keep siblings together in care, several European countries follow suit
One year after Belgium passed a law giving siblings the right not to be separated in alternative care, a number of countries across Europe are…
Monday April 11, 2022
Climate protection and child protection go hand in hand: Green projects mitigate impacts
SOS Children’s Villages supports families around the world in regions particularly affected by climate change – such as East Africa, Zambia, and…
Thursday April 7, 2022
Displaced Ukrainian children find refuge in SOS Children’s Villages across Europe
SOS Children’s Villages is well positioned to care for and shelter children and families crossing the Ukraine border through our network in…
Wednesday April 6, 2022
Devastating economic crisis in Sri Lanka hits vulnerable children and families the hardest
Sri Lanka is facing one of its worst economic crises. In this interview, SOS Sri Lanka, National Director explains how vulnerable children and…
Monday April 4, 2022
A surprise reunion: Five siblings find a home together in a new family
Baby Polina found a home with SOS Mother, Savelia - a story that starts with one mother threatening to harm her child has turned into a beautiful…
Friday April 1, 2022
Uncertain but adapting: Four Ukrainian mothers reflect on their new daily reality in Romania
The four women share their thoughts on a new daily reality for their families. The National Director of SOS Romania shares plans to upscale SOS…
Tuesday March 29, 2022
"One woman for another, that's how change is going to come": Interview with Punam Thapa
Punam Thapa is an SOS Nepal care leaver and a member of the International Youth Coalition. In this interview, she talks about the impact of gender…
Monday March 28, 2022
Transat, its employees and customers support SOS Children’s Villages’ humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
Transat A.T. Inc., its employees and customers will be supporting the humanitarian efforts of SOS Children’s Villages in Ukraine.
Thursday March 24, 2022
Mother of eight rebuilds her life in safety and looks to her children’s future with new hope
Wilemine found the courage to leave an abusive marriage with her eight children, after joining an SOS Family Strengthening Program. She now has new…
Wednesday March 23, 2022
Displaced mother of 10 has peace at mealtime, but the need is still great
Raho is a displaced mother of 10 who gratefully acknowledges pandemic relief such as food, soap, masks, and water purifying tablets. She also says…
Monday March 21, 2022