Category Archives for Education

Linda’s Dream: How SOS Children’s Villages support is Fueling Her Aspirations of Becoming an Officer
March 5, 2025Education

Linda’s Dream: How SOS Children’s Villages support is Fueling Her Aspirations of Becoming an Officer

Monrovia, Liberia, 21 February 2025 – Six-year-old Linda from Paynesville wakes up each morning excited to put on her uniform and head to school. “I love learning new things every day,” she says with a…
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SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School in Monrovia Comemorates 18th Graduation Ceremony as 28 young people Embark on  New Journeys
October 25, 2023Education, Empower Youth

SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School in Monrovia Comemorates 18th Graduation Ceremony as 28 young people Embark on  New Journeys

Monrovia – In a heart-warming ceremony filled with excitement and pride, 28 students from SOS Children’s Villages-supported Hermann Gmeiner International School (HGIS) in Monrovia celebrated their graduation, marking the culmination of years of hard work…
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A young man shaping his future, despite a difficult start
October 24, 2023Education, Empower Youth

A young man shaping his future, despite a difficult start

Otis**, aged 19, is feeling remarkably calm despite the challenges and pressure he faced in the past. “The journey may be long, but I am almost there,” Otis** remarked. At SOS Children’s Village, Otis** was…
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SOS Children’s Villages and Be Girl agreed to collaborate to improve menstrual hygiene and enhance sexual reproductive health education.
June 13, 2023Education, Health, Releases

SOS Children’s Villages and Be Girl agreed to collaborate to improve menstrual hygiene and enhance sexual reproductive health education.

SOS Children’s Villages and Be Girl agreed to work together to improve menstrual hygiene and enhance sexual reproductive health education. The collaboration and partnership will focus on key priority areas for support to females, including…
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10-Year-old Carol**earns praises and scholarship for assiduously introducing the guest speaker of the 15th graduating class of Hermann Gmeiner International School in Liberia
March 21, 2022Education, Innovate Alternative Child Care

10-Year-old Carol**earns praises and scholarship for assiduously introducing the guest speaker of the 15th graduating class of Hermann Gmeiner International School in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia — Carol*, aged 10, earns praises and scholarship for eloquently introducing the guest speaker of the 15th graduating class of Hermann Gmeiner International School in Liberia. The teen was overwhelmed by the applause…
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The future of children’s education in danger: what’s at stake?
January 31, 2022Education, Releases, Uncategorized

The future of children’s education in danger: what’s at stake?

Each year, 24 January is declared International Day of Education to celebrate the role of education for peace and development. This year was the fourth commemoration of the International Day of Education, celebrated under the…
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What is it like to work full time for an NGO
January 25, 2022Education, Releases

What is it like to work full time for an NGO

Zanabu, a social worker at SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia expressed her thoughts about working for NGO. Here is what she has to say: Working with an NGO is a different experience; unlike a corporate…
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Spotlight on RBM Training: Ruth Seized Opportunities
November 10, 2021Education, Empower Youth, Releases

Spotlight on RBM Training: Ruth Seized Opportunities

“I had no idea what it was like, but I seized the opportunity,” – Ruth Ruth, aged 19, seized the opportunity to enhance her skills and continue her personal development. Ruth is a participant of…
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Supporting Children Learning through COVID-19
September 11, 2020Campaign, Education, Releases, Uncategorized

Supporting Children Learning through COVID-19

Since the Ministry of Education ordered educational facilities across the country closed in a bid to contain the virus, many families found themselves struggling to keep their children’s education on track. To help keep children…
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How to speak to your child about the coronavirus
April 8, 2020Education, Health, Releases, Strengthen Families

How to speak to your child about the coronavirus

Many young people are worried about the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Concerned parents and caregivers want to know how to inform their children without frightening them. SOS Children’s Villages Austria runs a national hotline for children,…
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