War in Ukraine: “We are on the side of children”
We are deeply concerned by the escalation of conflict in Ukraine, and the devastating impact this will have on children and families. This is an…
Thursday February 24, 2022
Nalini’s story: A life dedicated to giving back love to the mothers
A practicing nurse and a care leaver from SOS India, Nalini Dhende established a charity called Nimal Seva with the focus of looking after abandoned…
Wednesday February 23, 2022
Ukraine: One SOS office and social center closed and staff evacuated
Ukraine Update: Stanytsia Luhanska, where SOS Children’s Villages is running its emergency response program, closed on 17 February 2022. Staff and…
Tuesday February 22, 2022
The new WISE Scholarship is empowering African youth with university education
In partnership with the Steele Family Foundation, SOS Canada is launching the World Impact Scholarship & Education (WISE) program to empower…
Thursday February 17, 2022
Young people from alternative care unite to form networks across Africa
Across the African continent, young people who grew up in alternative care are uniting to support one another and push for changes that can help in…
Ukraine: We will keep helping children and families
Mr Serhii Lukashov is the National Director of SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine since 2019. In this interview, he talks about the current situation in…
Tuesday February 15, 2022
Emergency Response: Cyclone Ana in Malawi
On January 24, Cyclone Ana made landfall on the Mozambique coast and headed for southern Malawi. SOS Children’s Villages is on the ground, assisting…
Friday February 11, 2022
Young people in Ethiopia teach their elders to adapt to a changing climate
In Eteya, Ethiopia, young people plant trees, learn irrigation techniques and cultivation methods to adapt to the changing climate. They pass on…
Thursday February 10, 2022
Strengthening family care through mental health support
An interview with Josephine Rombo, Community Development Worker with SOS Kenya. She integrates mental health services in her work to improve the…
Not going to school is Jean’s greatest fear
Jean and his family live in Buterere slum, on the outskirts of Burundi’s capital. Near his home is a garbage dump, where most locals spend the day…
EQ3 Partnership: Three Years of Giving and Impact
EQ3 and SOS Children’s Villages Canada launched a partnership to help support some of the most vulnerable children
Tuesday February 8, 2022
Houdan's family is facing the future with confidence in Somaliland
Houdan wanted the best for her children, but she needed support to achieve this important goal in their lives. In 2021, the SOS Children’s Village…
Monday February 7, 2022
Ensuring access to early childhood development in Maizelands, Zimbabwe
With a strong focus on early childhood development (ECD), the SOS Maizelands Kindergarten in Zimbabwe invests in the wellbeing and future of young…
Thursday January 27, 2022
Focusing on mental health to better support vulnerable families in Nigeria
It has been less than a year since a new mental health care intervention became part of SOS Children’s Villages community programing in Nigeria, but…
Fernando’s story
Despite the hardships he faced as young child, he has healed from the past and now considers SOS Children’s Village his home and family.
Wednesday January 26, 2022
In India, spices bring opportunity for a group of women entrepreneurs
For many this is the sweet - or rather spicy - smell of success.
Sunday January 23, 2022
Displaced mother of 10 has peace at mealtime
Raho says her 10 children, seven boys and three girls, starved for days
Friday January 21, 2022
A lot has changed in the lives of two sisters
Life had suddenly changed for the three-year-old and she could not understand why
Christmas in the Savannah
Christmas is more than just a religious or cultural activity. It is a moment of great joy, love and excitement
Thursday December 9, 2021
What is less visible
Most families and children we support in Kaya have been traumatized by the extreme violence
Wednesday December 8, 2021
Haiti: A mother and son slowly recover after earthquake
Daniel finds comfort at the SOS child friendly spaces and recognizes the improvement in his mother's mental health
Gift it Forward with EQ3 this December
This December, you can shop in a meaningful way and give back with EQ3
Thursday December 2, 2021
Families struggle for food in Madagascar drought
This is the worst drought in 40 years and it has left hundreds of thousands of families suffering from acute hunger.
Thursday November 11, 2021
Young migrant pursues safety and a new life
An unaccompanied young man migrates from Honduras, to seek stability and opportunities in Mexico
Wednesday November 10, 2021
Ghada finds peace and happiness in her new farmhouse
Ghada is the youngest child among her siblings, and she has Down syndrome.
Tuesday November 9, 2021