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Alice with two of her children in the background - Photo: Christian Lesske

Being an SOS mother: challenging, but rewarding

Alice, an SOS mother from SOS Children's Village Bakoteh in The Gambia, gives you an insight into her work. More...
SOS mother Marie giving Omar a kiss (Photo: Claire Ladavicius)

On the Path to A Happy Childhood

A little boy is given the chance to survive and live a happy childhood thanks to SOS Children's Village Bakoteh in The Gambia. Read his story. More...
Three girls laughing in the rain! (Photo: Christian Leske)

Good and bad rain

Some children and one SOS mother from The Gambia share with you what they think about the rainy season. More...
A baby boy is now able to sleep peacefully... (Photo: Claire Ladavicius)

The house of new beginnings

Discover more about the special house located at SOS Children's Village Bakoteh in The Gambia; a house full of little angels…
Participating in the family strengthening programme (Photo: Claire Mathisse)

Strengthening families is my job

Gain a more thorough insight into the family strengthening programme of SOS Children's Villages The Gambia through an interview with its tireless co-ordinator! More...
Two elephants playing (Photo: SOS Archives)

If you were an animal, what would you be?

To discover someone's personality, nothing is better than asking him or her what kind of animal he or she would like to be! Children sometimes have very interesting responses, as you will see! More...
Four little ones looking at the tiny fish (Photo: Claire Mathisse)

Sheriff's goldfish

SOS Children's Village Bakoteh in The Gambia has a new attraction! Read here to find out more about it!
A football afternoon in SOS Children's Village Bakoteh

A football afternoon in SOS Children's Village Bakoteh

When a FIFA trainer and his trainees meet with SOS children, it's always about sports and fun! Read about the special visit made to SOS Children's Village Bakoteh in the Gambia. More...
Finally together for life

Finally together for life

Do you want to read about a fabulous love story? It's all "SOS Children's Villages made" and just so romantic! More...
Do You Want to Know About my Friend?

Do You Want to Know About my Friend?

What children notice about one another is usually very different from what adults would notice. Would you like to see a child through another child's eyes? More...
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