Protecting children and families in crisis in Ukraine
When the war began, SOS Children’s Villages sprung into action to protect children and families and deliver vital humanitarian aid in Ukraine and…
Monday June 19, 2023
Churab Ali survives the highest rainfall in 62 years in Sylhet, Bangladesh
Churab Ali*, a 35-year-old vegetable seller from Sylhet, Bangladesh, has faced numerous challenges running his small business.
Wednesday June 14, 2023
Independent Special Commission completes final report
We developed a four-year, 24-point Safeguarding Action Plan.
Thursday June 8, 2023
Tree planting advocates in Ethiopia help to shift attitudes about the environment
“If there is no tree, there will be no animals, no insects, and no birds. Our existence depends on the trees because they attract rain, and then the…
Sudan update: Q&A with Mowia Abdelkarim, Director, SOS Children’s Villages Sudan in Khartoum
The experience was horrible, says Mowia
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Escaping child marriage in Mozambique
Ana* never knew her biological parents and that makes her sad sometimes. But she is growing up in a good family, whose care and love have seen her…
SOS Mother in Colombia plants seeds of love
Alma’s commitment to supporting vulnerable children is long-term.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
A mother in Ethiopia fights to keep her daughter off the streets
Before lunchtime, Tashi will stop selling to make lunch and feed her five siblings playing around the house.
Friday May 12, 2023
Sudan security situation update
Children, young people and staff evacuated to safety as armed forces take over SOS Children’s Villages’ premises in Khartoum
Monday April 24, 2023
Keeping siblings together creates brighter futures in Peru
The Cruz siblings forge unbreakable bonds on their path to professional success with support from SOS Children’s Villages.
Cost-of-living crisis hurts children worldwide
Millions of children and young people are at an increased risk of losing the care of their families due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Pakistan unprecedented floods still impact millions
Abdul Samad is a father and a farmer from the Sindh province in southeastern Pakistan. The floods that hit the country in August last year destroyed…
Empowering women and girls through digital technology
Gender and technology in SOS Children’s Villages
Wednesday March 22, 2023
Haneen from Palestine continues to advance the rights of children and young people
Haneen is a 19-year-old girl who lives in Hebron. At the age of three, she and her twin sister came to the SOS Children's Village in Bethlehem. She…
Tuesday March 21, 2023
Strengthening digital skills for young women in Benin
In this interview, 24-year-old Yvette from Benin talks about her experience with Learnio and the opportunities and challenges women and girls face in…
Friday March 17, 2023
SOS alumna in Peru: I learned to never give up
Esther is a talented and passionate young person who grew up with in an SOS Children’s Village in Peru.
Wednesday March 15, 2023
An SOS alumni’s road to success in Laos
The lines outside Fog’s hair salon in the city of Vientiane in Laos show just how much he’s in demand.
Wednesday February 22, 2023
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…
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
