Learning Self-Value
"I felt like an antisocial girl and frustrated with myself, I had doubts and sometimes I felt sad."
Tuesday September 8, 2020
From Homelessness to Higher Learning
"My three younger sisters and I were hungry, but not for food. We yearned for love, care and a stable family."
Digital Divide puts Education of Millions at Risk
While many children have switched to online learning, the majority of children in Africa are frustrated by a lack of access.
Tuesday September 1, 2020
Explosion in Beirut
On the afternoon of Tuesday, August 4, Rula*, a mother of three, was at home with her children when the two violent explosions hit the capital of…
Tuesday August 18, 2020
Former Street Child Becomes a Nurse
As a three-year-old, Kamala lived on the street in Kathmandu. Today, at the age of 27, she works as a nurse in the SOS Children's Village Sanothimi…
Finding Peace in a Warzone
"I feel confident. My children have a home. They feel safe." After months of despair and uncertainty, Anastasia finally relaxed.
Wednesday August 12, 2020
Special Care and Therapy for a Boy in Venezuela
Today, little Alex* (4) walks and communicates with his loved ones, but if he hadn’t been treated in time he would’ve suffered the long-term…
Thursday August 6, 2020
COVID-19: Tia's Life Under Lockdown in Mozambique
"My greatest worry is losing my family members to the infection. I am worried that if my mother caught the virus and died, we would be orphaned…
Thursday July 30, 2020
COVID-19: On the Front Lines with SOS Somalia
Every year, the SOS Children’s Villages Somalia medical team provides life-saving care to more than 36,000 vulnerable women and children through the…
Monday July 20, 2020
Anti-Discrimination Reading List for Children and Young People
Discrimination, racism and exclusion negatively impact children around the world, jeopardizing their safety, well-being and long-term development.
Tuesday July 14, 2020
COVID-19: Reflections of a Young Girl's Struggles in Namibia
“My name is Laeticia*, and I am 16 years old. I am in grade 10. I have three younger brothers and four sisters.
Thursday July 9, 2020
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
