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Together for one million children - General Assembly of SOS-Kinderdorf International

(17 June 2008) - The 18th regular General Assembly of SOS-Kinderdorf International will take place from 3 to 5 July 2008. Within the framework of the conference, which takes place every five years, the course is set for the global work of SOS Children’s Villages, decisions are taken on specific goals and programmes, and the President and other bodies are elected. More than 300 representatives are expected from 132 countries. More...

"Let's Play, Let's Build"

(11 August 2007) - FIFA and its long-standing charity partner SOS Children's Villages are proud to announce the success of their latest joint campaign, "Let's Play, Let's Build", the official charity campaign of this year's FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada. To date, the campaign has surpassed its goal of USD 2 million and raised a total of USD 2.12 million, which will be used to combat the growing HIV/AIDS crisis in southern Africa. More...

SOS Children's Villages Awarded 2nd Annual OPEC Fund Award

(11 June 2007) - SOS Children's Villages was chosen to receive the OPEC Fund Award for International Development and an endowment of 100,000 USD in recognition of its commitment to the welfare of children around the world and its valuable contributions in promoting worldwide development. The award ceremony will take place on 13 June in Pörtschach, Carinthia, during the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) annual Ministerial Council meeting. More...

Flood-hit Bolivian families are struggling to survive

(5 March 2007) - Approximately 70,000 families have been affected by the worst floods to hit Bolivia in 25 years, and many have had to abandon their homes and possessions. SOS Children's Villages is providing flood-hit families from the affected rural regions with emergency aid in the form of aid parcels and day-care centres for children. More...

SOS Emergency Aid for flood victims in Bolivia

(28 February 2007) - SOS Children's Villages is all set to begin its emergency relief efforts for children and families affected by the worst floods to hit Bolivia in 25 years. Approximately 70,000 families in the rural regions of the Santa Cruz and Beni districts are affected, and many have had to abandon their homes and possessions. More...