Siblings in Bolivia stay together thanks to the care of their grandmother
A few years ago, the Rojas family didn’t know if they would be able to grow up under the same roof. Their future was uncertain after their mother…
Wednesday February 22, 2023
Widowed mother of six in Tanzania builds successful business and future
When Lavkama's husband died, she was solely responsible for the couple's six children.
Friday February 17, 2023
Siblings find new home at SOS Children's Villages after life on the streets in India
Around 1.5 million children live on the streets in India, hindering their opportunities for a bright future. For three siblings who lost their mom,…
Wednesday February 1, 2023
Governor General of Canada Mary Simon serves as Patron
SOS Children’s Villages Canada is honoured to announce that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has granted…
Friday January 20, 2023
Helping children and families as inflation rises in Africa
The war in Ukraine is yet another pressure for millions of people in Africa. Famine is looming and, as always, the most vulnerable children are…
Wednesday January 18, 2023
A Day in the Life of Juma at SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania
Juma is a 6-year-old boy growing up in an SOS Children’s Village in Tanzania. He attends kindergarten, KG3, located close to his SOS Children’s…
Tuesday January 17, 2023
Young leader helps fight xenophobia and promotes children's rights in Colombia
Vanessa*, 18, was born in Venezuela, but her family is from Colombia. Four years ago, they decided to move back to Colombia because of the economic…
Wednesday January 11, 2023
Active Fatherhood Initiative in Togo: Preventing Family Breakdown
Men take on more responsibility within the household in rural Togo thanks to the SOS Active Fatherhood initiative, helping to strengthen families.
Wednesday January 4, 2023
Producing a new generation of farmers in Nigeria
Peter, 24, from Owu-Ijebu in Nigeria grew up on his family farm but his parents struggled to earn enough to get ahead. “Crop failure and low…
Wednesday December 21, 2022
SOS Canada staff visit SOS Children's Villages Ghana
In Ghana, SOS Children’s Villages has been active since 1974 and runs a variety of programs for children and families in four locations across the…
Monday December 12, 2022
Drought devastates families and communities in Kenya
The dry seasons are frequent, and they last longer due to climate change.
Friday December 9, 2022
SOS alumni and psychologist shares his mental health advice
Bharat, 23, grew up in an SOS Children’s Village in India and is now a psychologist, helping young people navigate their mental health challenges.
Friday December 2, 2022
Combatting maternal and infant mortality in Togo
In rural Togo, SOS Children's Villages' Baby Moto program is providing training and medical care to help combat maternal and infant mortality.
Haiti instability and challenges for young people
In recent months, Haiti has gone through a critical situation, which has caused numerous challenges for its young people.
Severe drought in Somalia pushes more people to the brink of famine
Somalia’s worst drought in 40 years is increasingly forcing people into internally displaced persons (IDP) camps
Tuesday November 8, 2022
Youth counsellors in Nepal support their peers with mental health
Peer counselling is a support process where trained young people help their fellow youth to overcome mental challenges
Friday November 4, 2022
Situation in Ukraine
As fighting continues in Ukraine, the shelling and airstrikes continue to impede the well-being of children and families
Nolwazi cares for his siblings with SOS Children's Villages' support
When his parents died, Nolwazi* was given a heavy responsibility. He became a carer for his six younger siblings. It is no easy task, he says.
Tuesday October 25, 2022
Two girls heal from their trauma
Leena* and Devi* were ten and seven years old when they were brought to an SOS Children’s Village in India.
A father in Peru gets support to care for his young children
In Peru, the macho culture is strong, and fathers who are left alone to care for their children are often stigmatized.
Hannah bravely fighting off trauma of war
When Hannah joined my family in December 2021, she could not speak at all. She looked visibly shaken and her eyes seemed to be asking for mercy
Wednesday September 28, 2022
Empowering women in Cote d'Ivoire through Village Savings Associations
For women such as Awa, the weekly meetings of the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) make her feel that her dreams are within reach.…
Tuesday September 20, 2022
Mothers impacted by Sri Lanka economic crisis
Sri Lanka has been hit by its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948
Monday September 19, 2022
Families struggling to cope with worsening drought in Kenya
This season is the driest on record, after four consecutive seasons of failed rains, in Marsabit, Kenya. As the community loses their livestock and…
Pakistan Flooding Emergency Response
Unprecedented monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan have devastated the country. SOS Children's Villages Pakistan's Emergency Response will address…
Friday September 9, 2022
