Community mental health model in Nigeria
Children’s mental well-being plays a key role in their development, and it is significantly affected by that of parents or caregivers.
Thursday October 7, 2021
Young boy finds a loving home
At only a few days old, a young boy was left on the streets of Jimma, Ethiopia, fifteen days later, the little boy had a name, a home, and parents.
Wednesday September 15, 2021
Education and health care for families in Mexico
With no access to health care or education, familes live in extreme poverty and carries the burden of the legal gaps for migrants and refugees in…
Tuesday September 14, 2021
Fears of aftershocks in Haiti keep children on edge
Twelve days after this disaster, I haven't recovered yet. I always have the feeling that the earth is moving under my feet
Monday September 13, 2021
Families struggle in Haiti
Tthe earthquake on August 14 changed everything. The earthquake destroyed their house along with everything in it.
Sudden Surge in COVID-19 cases in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is grappling with a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases, with the delta variant causing increased infections.
Wednesday September 8, 2021
Update on the situation in Haiti
The devastation occurring in southern Haiti is reinforcing the already precarious situation for many families and children in the region.
Friday August 27, 2021
Supporting youth to overcome the COVID-19 employment crisis
Emma explains the difficulties young people face seeking decent work and why she advocates to support youth
Thursday August 26, 2021
Haiti Earthquake: SOS is on the Ground Helping Now
A devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Haiti, SOS is on the ground helping now.
Monday August 16, 2021
Young entrepreneur with bag full of tricks aims to transform community
Mouhamed is a 22-year-old entrepreneur who recently started his paper bag and gift boxes making business with several childhood friends.
Monday August 9, 2021
Lebanon’s Looming Mental Health Crisis: 12 Months of Distress and Loss Following Devastating Port Blast
Lebanon’s nonstop suffering could have lasting effects on children’s mental health unless urgent action is taken
Thursday August 5, 2021
Rising from the rubble
To support families in Beirut, SOS Children’s Villages in Lebanon started an emergency program that offers psychological support, food and non-food…
Tuesday August 3, 2021
Ferhard’s dream to learn
Refugee children like Ferhard get much needed educational support
Friday July 23, 2021
Life is easier for a mother of seven
Awadiya had limited job opportunities at her disposal because she married young and did not go to school.
Three siblings thrive in their SOS family
To these children, their SOS family is a place of healing and a place for new beginnings.
Thursday July 22, 2021
SOS Youth Group Inspires Sandra to Dream Big
Her experiences growing up in a bad neighbourhood and a dysfunctional family taught her not to expect much in life. But exposure to new opportunities…
Wednesday July 21, 2021
Africa Faces Devastating New COVID Wave
A deadly surge in COVID-19 cases has placed an enormous strain on health facilities in Africa, putting millions of vulnerable families and their ch
Thursday July 8, 2021
SOS Children’s Villages International elects new President and top leadership
The new leadership commits to implementing important changes to improve safeguarding and the quality of childcare to the highest standard, with…
Thursday June 24, 2021
A Venezuelan family’s journey to stability
When Eucaris fled with her children from Venezuela for Brazil almost three years ago, little did she know the challenges of caring for her family in…
Tuesday June 22, 2021
SOS Children’s Villages Applauds Canada’s Commitment to Respond to Venezuelan Children on the Move
OTTAWA, ON, June 17, 2020 – SOS Children’s Villages applauds the Government of Canada’s CAD $115 million investment to respond to the urgent needs
Thursday June 17, 2021
SOS alumna gets support from her SOS family as COVID-19 devastates Nepal
Nirmala grew up in SOS Children’s Village Gandaki and went on to raise her own family in Pokhara, Nepal.
Saturday June 12, 2021
Climate protection and child protection go hand in hand
Green projects across the world the mitigate the impact of climate change on vulnerable children and families.
Friday June 11, 2021
Five Siblings Orphaned by COVID-19 Find a Home
Their life turned upside down four years ago when their father was repairing an air cooler. In an accident at the repair site, he was killed…
Thursday June 10, 2021
Nepalese families in crisis after COVID-19 surge
Samjhana lives in Kathmandu with her three-year-old daughter in a rented single room. Her husband died due to jaundice a year ago.
Wednesday June 9, 2021
SOS Alumni: Tia’s resilience and ambition
Tia, now 22, grew up in the SOS Children’s Village Montego Bay, Jamaica. She has ambitions to become a human resources manager and to help young…
Tuesday June 1, 2021