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Putting children’s safety first in high-risk environments

11.07.2018 - The evacuation of Juigalpa Village in Nicaragua shows how SOS Children’s Villages responds in potentially dangerous situations.

Day of the African Child

These African children were not left behind

16.06.2018 - The Day of the African Child is celebrated by placing emphasis on ensuring that no child in Africa is left behind, specifically those children that are not benefitting from Africa’s growth and development. This story shows how lives can be changed.

Football World Cup

Living the dream

14.06.2018 - Hasnaa’s football career started on a beach in Morocco when she was just 14. Today, the young woman who grew up in an SOS Children’s Village, lives and trains at the academy of one of the country’s most famous football clubs.

Nigeria

A family of six gets back on its feet

17.05.2018 - When Ayomide’s husband died in 2007, she struggled to provide for her five children. With family strengthening support, she has been able to build a more stable home and future for her children.

Somalia

Building capacity to address protracted challenges

27.04.2018 - The SOS Children’s Villages National Director in Somalia sees a growing urgency to keep families together during emergencies.

Health

Malaria Day: Preventing the disease in Mombasa

25.04.2018 - In the city of Mombasa, on the coast of Kenya, the mosquito-transmitted disease malaria is prevalent and children are most at risk of infection. The SOS Children’s Village in Mombasa is combating the disease through an effective prevention campaign.

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