Africa

Togo

'Why should I hide away?'

September 20 2019 - Children with disabilities are among the most vulnerable. A nine-year-old in Togo with a genetic bone disorder asks "Why should I hide away". SOS Togo is working to change attitudes so she doesn't have to.

World Humanitarian Day

Healing trauma in Syrian children

August 19 2019 - On this year’s World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate the work of women humanitarians. Teresa Ngigi, an SOS mental health specialist, supports children in healing from the trauma of war.

Cameroon

NBA champ visits SOS Village in Douala

August 9 2019 - Pascal Siakam of the Champion Toronto Raptors told children to "have dreams, set goals, and work hard."

Democratic Republic of Congo

Ebola prevention efforts ramp up

August 1 2019 - SOS Children’s Villages in DRC - as well as Uganda - are working to stem the spread of the disease through community workshops and prevention campaigns.