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
Overcoming Youth Employment Challenges
More than a decade after the global financial crisis sent youth unemployment rates soaring to an all-time high, a generation of young people continue…
Friday March 6, 2020
Celebrating and Empowering Women in Ethiopia
Women are suffering the brunt of Africa’s growing youth unemployment challenge. SOS is stepping up to change that.
Tuesday March 3, 2020
Taking Precautions: SOS China Protecting Against Coronavirus
As the coronavirus spreads, SOS CV China has taken strict measures to keep children and staff safe at the 10 villages across the country.
Tuesday February 25, 2020
Youth Chart Career Path With Help From Transat
SOS and Transat team up to provide employment support and career counselling to vulnerable youth in Mexico.
Thursday February 20, 2020
The Meaning of Love
Rabia is the eldest amongst her SOS siblings, so she feels very responsible for her brothers and sisters. She says living with her SOS family has…
Friday February 14, 2020
Becoming a Family Man
Single father Secundino from El Alto, Bolivia, struggled to care for his six children after the death of his wife.
Tuesday February 11, 2020
Family Strengthening Programs Change Fortunes in Ghana
The Awini family is among 250 households identified by the FSP team who will benefit from SOS’s support over the next five years.
Friday February 7, 2020
Running a Family Business in Nepal
These are happy times in the Khatri household. Four years ago, the situation was very different.
Wednesday February 5, 2020
