Alessandra’s Story
Alone after the death of her mother, Alessandra was brought to Cacilda when she was only one year old.
Wednesday November 9, 2016
When the Child Must be the Parent
With an ill father, and the loss of his mother, 16-year-old Aman has had to grow up quickly and take on the parental responsibilities for his family.
Monday November 7, 2016
Step by Step
At age 11, Gabriel longs to be a police officer, like the one in his story. For now, his only dream is that he may one day run and play sports again.
Thursday November 3, 2016
The Gift of Food Outweighs All
A profile on an FSP beneficiary: a grandmother tasked with raising her two grandsons.
William Settles in but Still Misses His Brother
It has been 3 years since William lived on the streets. He loves his new life at the SOS Children’s Village Owu-ljebu, but still misses his brother.
Wednesday November 2, 2016
Alex Gets a Family
A month ago there was no one in his whole world who wanted him. Now 4-year-old Alex is the darling of his SOS family.
Friday October 28, 2016
Faces of Social Circus - Mexico - Lucia
"I was always very shy but the social circus helped me overcome my fear of speaking with people."
Wednesday October 26, 2016
Hannah Once Lived in the Bushes
14-year-old Hannah lives at the SOS Children’s Village in Ondangwa, Namibia. She has come a long way from where she was found 4 years ago.
Monday October 24, 2016
Damascus Village Re-Opening
156 evacuated children and 50 employees are told they can safely return to the SOS Children’s Village in Damascus, Syria
Friday October 21, 2016
Trauma expert: ‘There is no one more affected by war than a child’
Training and understanding are vital to protecting children in Syria and other conflict areas
Wednesday October 19, 2016
Faces of Social Circus - Peru
My dream is to get a degree to become a schoolteacher. I know I can do it. I used to be really timid, but the social circus workshops have taught me…
Tuesday October 18, 2016
Faces of Social Circus - Vancouver
It was Social Circus that allowed him to do something that was long overdue; to make a seamless transition back into the community
Wednesday October 12, 2016
In the Wake of the Storm: Haiti After Matthew
The category 4 storm pounded Haiti, leaving an already vulnerable population, defenseless. Some more so than others.
Wednesday October 5, 2016
Faces of Social Circus - Mexico
Social Circus helped me open up, make some good friends. I feel I’m part of a team because others help me and I help them
Hurricane Matthew Makes Landfall in Haiti
Hurricane Matthew, the category 4 hurricane is expected to leave life-threatening flash floods and mudslides in its wake.
Tuesday October 4, 2016
A Thousand Reasons to Smile
The Alrahma Women’s Group turned their social club into a leading catering business, and is now able to give back to others in need in their…
Monday October 3, 2016
The Smiling Girl without a Voice
The efforts of a devoted SOS mother in SOS Children’s Villages Kisumu, Kenya to help teach her SOS daughter to speak.
Friday September 30, 2016
Evacuation of SOS Children’s Village in Damascus
Statement on shelling of SOS Children’s Village in Damascus and government forces occupation of the property.
Wednesday September 28, 2016
Child Refugees Stuck in Limbo
Two Afghani cousins make the most of their time at the Krnjaca centre for asylum while they await their turn to continue on to Austria.
Tuesday September 27, 2016
How We Help in Syria
The collapse of the September 12th cease-fire in Syria has resulted in increasing violence, mostly affecting women and children.
Troubled Teen to Olympic Torchbearer
With the attention and support of the team at SOS Children’s Villages Rio de Janeiro, a troubled teenager is chosen to carry the Olympic Torch of Rio…
Tuesday September 6, 2016
A Master Pianist in the Making
14-year-old Joshua from the SOS Children’s Village in Buru Buru, Kenya, explains how musical instruments have changed his life in an unexpected way.
Friday September 2, 2016
Life in Syria : A Child’s Perspective
Hana is one of the 72 children that consider the SOS Village in Qadsaya, home. She describes life in war-torn Syria, from the perspective of a 7-year…
Wednesday August 31, 2016
Canada’s International Assistance Review – Leave No One Behind
There are 153 million children and youth currently living without parental care worldwide, and many more are at risk of losing parental care
Tuesday August 16, 2016
Dante Bonfim Costa’s Message to Olympian Mavis Chirandu
Iconic Brazilian soccer player, Dante Bonfim Costa sends a message to former SOS child, Mavis Chirandu on her Olympic debut.
Wednesday August 10, 2016