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Maple Syrup and Ice Cream

On my last night at the Village I decided to cook the SOS family a Canadian meal and dessert. But, it wasn’t as easy as it sounds.

The rhythm of the day

Daily activities are determined by the environment we live in. In Namibia, I noticed how the hot climate affected the family’s routine.

We aren’t so different you and I

Although I was halfway around the world, there were a lot of similarities between the SOS home and my own in Toronto. Raising children is universal.

Under African Skies

My time in Namibia was such unique experience that I will never forget. I found myself inspired by the SOS children and wrote a song for them.

An Inside Look at the Emergency Relief Camp in Kavre, Nepal

Take a tour of the SOS Children's Villages' camp in Kavre, Nepal where SOS Youth and volunteers are helping care for the injured.

SOS Children’s Village Jorpati in Nepal: Providing Special Care and Opportunities

SOS Children’s Village Jorpati in Nepal serves as a home for children with special needs that come from all over the country.

Cultural Differences in Namibia

When travelling to a new country, cultural differences are inevitable. But, there were a few things I was not prepared for! 

Toddler Sujal finds safety and comfort at SOS Emergency Relief camps

Sindhupalchowk is one of the most devastated districts in Nepal. One of these victims is two-and-a-half year old Sujal.

SOS Child-Friendly Space provides support for Ayesha in Nepal

Ten-year-old Ayesha is enjoying a few moments of laughter as she plays with building blocks in the SOS Child Friendly Space in Hasiddhi, Nepal.

Herding Cattle

With a film crew documenting my experience, there is bound to be a few bloopers – especially when there’s a herd of cows roaming around.

Nepal Earthquake Emergency Through Pictures

These 12 pictures reveal some of the work SOS Children’s Villages has been able to provide as Nepal struggles with the disaster:

International adoptions and the Nepal earthquake

While Canadians cannot adopt children from Nepal, SOS Children’s Villages Canada still believes international adoption in Nepal is an important issue…

A Communal Family

At the SOS Village, families work together. The children play together, they share toys, and the SOS moms look after each other’s children.

Statement from SOS Children's Villages Canada on international adoptions from Nepal

Canadians may be inclined to consider adopting children from Nepal who have been affected by this disaster. SOS believes that international adoption…

Nepal Earthquake: News from an SOS worker on the ground

Report from Shubha Murthi, SOS Children's Villages International Director Region Asia, on the SOS Relief Camp and Child Care Space, Kavre

Nepal Earthquake Emergency: SOS Children's Villages is delivering relief, but more help is crucial

While the death toll continues to climb over 5,000, SOS Children’s Villages is providing emergency relief to as many survivors as possible.

How do you raise eight kids? Well, a routine helps!

Raising kids can be a daunting task, especially when there are eight! But, I’ve learned how fundamental having a routine is!

Transat and SOS Children's Villages aid Nepalese earthquake victims

Nearly $33,000 raised in recent days as part of promotional auction on Twitter will go to SOS Children's Villages disaster relief work in Nepal…

Nepal Earthquake: A Canadian writes from Nepal

Scott Kirby, a volunteer for SOS Children's Villages, describes his experience on the ground in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake in Nepal.

Bhaktapur: from cremations to saving lives

In Bhaktapur, there is such a demand for timber for cremations that the forestry department is trying its best for to supply more cremation firewood.

You have goat to be kidding me

Cows, goats and stray dogs roam wild through the Village. They go where they please and pay no attention to boundaries. You can find them wondering…

Canadian government announces match for Nepal earthquake relief

The government of Canada have announced that it will match any donation made by Canadians to support the relief efforts in Nepal. 

Nepal Earthquake Emergency: SOS children and mothers lend a helping hand in times of emergency

In the relief camps set up by SOS Children’s Villages throughout Nepal, children and families affected by the earthquake are being cared for by SOS…

The roots of the community

SOS Children’s Villages offers a Family Strengthening Program, which provides support to vulnerable families in the surrounding community.

Nepal Earthquake Emergency - News from the Field (April 27, 2015)

So far, SOS is operating aid through emergency relief camps in four locations. These camps provide food, water and first-aid to families and children