The Power of Sport for Vulnerable Youth
For 14-year-old Ange Kwizera, basketball is more than just a sport, it’s a life-line
Friday June 10, 2016
Fighting Yellow Fever in Angola
Staff at SOS Children’s Villages Angola take matters into their own hands to combat the recent yellow fever epidemic.
Tuesday June 7, 2016
The Secret to a Happy Child
The support and protection that parents provide, arm children with what they need to reach their full potential and lead happy and productive lives.…
Wednesday June 1, 2016
Helping Children Deal with Trauma
Friday May 27, 2016
The Adelis Foundation donates $450,000 to the Israeli Society of SOS Children's Villages
The Adelis Foundation donates $450,000 to the Israeli Society of SOS Children's Villages to support the renovation of 12 family homes
Friday May 20, 2016
Nepal Earthquake - One Year Later
In the year since the Nepal earthquake that struck on 25 April 2015, SOS has been providing humanitarian support for children and families in need.
Thursday April 28, 2016
Giving Hope When All is Lost
Suleyman was two years old when his biological mother left him and his baby brother with a family friend named Sarah. She never returned.
Wednesday April 27, 2016
Cirque du Soleil tickets – TORUK
TORUK: Plan your next teambuilding or business development activity with tickets to Cirque du Soleil
Thursday April 21, 2016
Cirque du Soleil tickets – LUZIA
LUZIA: Plan your next teambuilding or business development activity with tickets to Cirque du Soleil
Ecuador Earthquake Emergency
On Saturday April the 16th at 7:00 pm local time, Ecuador was hit with a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the north central coastal region. All SOS…
Monday April 18, 2016
Ethiopian Drought: When the Rain Stops Coming
An estimated 10.3 million people are suffering the effects of drought in Ethiopia and are in need of assistance. This includes 6 million…
Thursday April 14, 2016
What a Boy Can Do, a Girl Can Do Too
Gender equality conversations take place often in SOS Children’s Village, Jimma in Ethiopia. Children are taught to celebrate the differences between…
Monday April 11, 2016
Women at the centre of SOS Children’s Villages
From SOS mothers, to motivated philanthropic donors, to teachers and staff, women and girls play an instrumental role in promoting the vision of SOS.
Tuesday March 8, 2016
Aiding Starving Children in Syria
The months-long siege of the Syrian town of Madaya was lifted briefly last month, allowing access for humanitarian aid convoys to deliver food
Friday March 4, 2016
Learning How to Take a Tumble
As part of an innovative new partnership with Cirque du Soleil, some of Mexico’s most vulnerable youth have been given the tools to build a brighter…
Wednesday February 24, 2016
Janith's Journey
One of the most rewarding parts of being in the SOS Children’s Village family is seeing all the success stories
Tuesday February 23, 2016
Each of Her 9 Children is a Gift
A story told by an SOS mother named Ha Thi Lan, the youngest mother in SOS Children’s Village in Da Lat, Vietnam.
Tuesday February 16, 2016
SOS Youth Ambassador Speaks to the UN
Former SOS child Divine Usabase to speak at the UN Youth Forum, addressing how young people can help implement the Sustainable Development Goals
Friday January 29, 2016
New Uniform, Renewed Hope
Timothy, 13, believes that no matter how tough life seems there is no giving up. That is why he kept going to school in home clothes knowing too well…
Wednesday January 27, 2016
SOS Receives an Award for its Role in the Fight against Ebola
SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone received a silver award, “in recognition of their support to the government and people of Sierra Leone during…
Tuesday December 22, 2015
Sustainable Development Goals on the Agenda, Young People at the Table
The voices of children and young people are crucial to implementing the UN strategy of Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…
This Family Will Have a New Life by Christmas Time
Ena is ten years old but her little body defies her age. Ena is disabled and the only one to help her at home is her three-year-old brother, Tau.
Wednesday December 16, 2015
"Kindergarten is interesting"
S’piwe*, who turned six years old in July (2015), has been with her SOS family in Nhlangano, Swaziland, from the time she was four months old. …
Tuesday December 15, 2015
Sleepless Nights in an Unstable Home No More
“Today I can proudly say thank you to SOS for identifying our need and for constructing a modern and permanent structure that can shelter my family…
Wednesday December 9, 2015
Success and Honours for the Third Edition of the Transat Auction!
Transat raises more than $50,000 for SOS Children’s Villages and garners awards for its virtual auction
Wednesday December 2, 2015