COVID-19: Emergency Support in Keranyo, Ethiopia
SOS is focusing on providing emergency food and sanitation supplies to the families who normally rely on the daycare and community centre but can no…
Wednesday June 24, 2020
Youth Building Better Lives
A growing number of young people have been forced to leave their home to escape the violence and economic chaos in their home countries.
Tuesday June 16, 2020
COVID-19: Update from the SOS Ondangwa Village
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, SOS is adapting to keep the children in our care safe and active.
Friday June 12, 2020
Refugee Children Look to the Future
Young girls in a refugee camp in Greece wrote letters describing their hopes for the future.
Wednesday June 10, 2020
COVID-19: Struggling to Adjust
When her mother found out about the SOS family strengthening program for struggling families, Arban felt a spark of hope.
Wednesday June 3, 2020
COVID-19: Providing Health Care to Mothers in Kenya
Norah, a registered nurse, provides vulnerable mothers in the SOS Family Strengthening Program with quality maternal health care.
Tuesday June 2, 2020
COVID-19: Hidden Victims
“Children are becoming the hidden victims of this pandemic, and it will have short- and long-term repercussions that will affect their health, well-…
Thursday May 28, 2020
Experts Warn of Increased Abuse During Crisis
Nelly Akebia speaks of the difficulties at-risk families in the nation of Georgia are facing, with focus on the risks of violence.
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Being Kids Again
A large number of children in Kenya are living in child-headed households. Government statistics from 2016 put the number in the tens of thousands.
Thursday May 14, 2020
Surviving Single Motherhood in Cameroon
“Coming back to square one after losing a husband, with no one to support you or the children, is tough.”
Thursday May 7, 2020
COVID-19: Life During Lockdown
Ana*, who is part of our SOS Family Strengthening Program share’s how her life has been impacted and how her family survives through COVID-19.
Tuesday May 5, 2020
COVID-19: Children Keeping Busy at SOS Ethiopia
Children at SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia share how they are coping with COVID-19 and keeping busy while schools are closed.
Friday May 1, 2020
COVID-19: Family Life Upended in Peru
The spread of COVID-19 is affecting vulnerable families in many different ways, including the loss of livelihoods, food insecurity and disruptions
Wednesday April 29, 2020
COVID-19: Joining Forces to Protect Vulnerable Children
Read the open letter to leaders that outlines recommendations and measures needed to better protect children.
Thursday April 16, 2020
SOS Mothers Honoured for Courage and Commitment
Imagine raising children in a war zone and being forced to evacuate your home, not once but twice. Imagine raising 35 children over a span of 40…
Wednesday April 15, 2020
COVID-19: SOS is responding to the global pandemic
COVID-19 threatens children’s rights in countries around the world and exposes them to disruption to their basic needs like food, personal protection…
Wednesday April 8, 2020
COVID-19: Parenting and Responding in Zambia
With the COVID-19 pandemic evolving every day, our programs and staff are constantly adapting and working to protect some of our most vulnerable…
Monday April 6, 2020
Retiring After 40 Years of Compassion in Nepal
“I feel she’s my real mother. I never thought my mother was not there. She means everything to me.”
Wednesday April 1, 2020
COVID-19: Experts Warn Africa Could Be Hardest Hit
“We need to be prepared for the fact that children will lose parents” -Dr. Dega Dimbil, Mogadishu, Somalia
Wednesday March 25, 2020
SOS mourns the loss of Mr. George Fierheller
It is with great sadness to share that George Fierheller passed away on March 12, 2020.
Friday March 20, 2020
COVID-19: Q&A with SOS Village Bethlehem
A brief look at how SOS Children's Village Bethlehem is caring for its children during the coronavirus outbreak.
Wednesday March 18, 2020
Cyclone Idai - One Year On: Hope For The Future
Maria is eager to be productive again one year after Cyclone Idai devastated her life.
Tuesday March 17, 2020
SOS offices temporarily closed; services still available
All SOS Children’s Villages Canada staff will be working from home and trying to limit social interaction.
Friday March 13, 2020
Update on CoronaVirus: March 13, 2020
The alarming spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus across the world has led SOS Children’s Villages to take various steps to ensure the health and…
Teaching by Example
Mandy Ndoro shares her story, from SOS child to college professor, and speaks to the importance of expanding education for young women.
Wednesday March 11, 2020
