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
Young people in Latin America building their future
Many young people in Latin America are more vulnerable to job instability due to informal employment, lack of resources or difficulty accessing…
Thursday September 1, 2022
Youth partnership helps young entrepreneurs find work in Somaliland
Three times each day, Ayman and Abdi cautiously inspect the baby birds in the brooder to check on their health. The six-week-old chicks are soft and…
Wednesday August 10, 2022
A widowed father’s fight to keep his family together
Bernard is a widowed father of three. He lives on the outskirts of Cotonou, Benin’s economic capital
Tuesday August 9, 2022
Indian SOS youth on her way to achieving her dream of becoming a reporter
Shruti is a quiet 22-year-old youth, who grew up in SOS Children’s Village Bhimtal, who loves traveling, learning new things, reading, and writing.
Monday August 8, 2022
Zuozugu School Project: Promoting child rights to education in rural Ghana through family strengthening
Akida could only dream of school and becoming a doctor - until her family received support from SOS's "Zuozugu 100 Children to School" project in…
Thursday July 14, 2022
“I am growing every day”: Interview with Sneha Bhuyan, YouthCan! participant and alumna of SOS India
In this interview, Sneha talks about her experience in YouthCan!, her experience with SOS India, and she shares advice to care leavers entering the…
Thursday July 7, 2022
Former SOS youth, Yvette Natta, is now Benin’s child rights ambassador and a role model
From difficult beginnings, to childhood at an SOS Children's Village, Yvette is now a smart and passionate child rights advocate with a bright future…
Tuesday July 5, 2022
SOS helps hundreds of girls out of child labour in Cote d’Ivoire: The “Tantie Bagage” Project
Five years after the launch of the “Tantie Bagage” project, SOS Children’s Villages has helped hundreds of girls out of child labour in Cote d’Ivoire.
Monday July 4, 2022
