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More than 7,000 children benefit from routine immunization at the SOS Children’s Villages International supported Medical Centre in Liberia

More than 7,000 children benefit from routine immunization at the SOS Children’s Villages International supported Medical Centre in Liberia

Vaccines are found to be the greatest advances in public health and development globally. It is proven to be the most effective way to prevent diseases, such as diphtheria, measles, polio, pneumonia, yellow fever, tetanus,…
Zero-dose children: SOS Children’s Villages Medical Centre reaching the hard-to-reach

Zero-dose children: SOS Children’s Villages Medical Centre reaching the hard-to-reach

Every child has a right to healthcare, but thousands of children lack access to quality healthcare in Liberia. Getting a child vaccinated is an important step toward combating preventable diseases.  Nationally, routine immunization coverage declined…
A single mother nurturing two daughters with the support of SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia

A single mother nurturing two daughters with the support of SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia

Betty* aged 30, is a single parent and the breadwinner for her two daughters who together live in Buchanan, central Liberia. Prior to Betty receiving support through the Family Strengthening Program, she was unemployed without…
The future of children’s education in danger: what’s at stake?

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…
Working for SOS Children’s Village benefits go both ways – helping others shape their lives and helping ourselves build new strengths

Working for SOS Children’s Village benefits go both ways – helping others shape their lives and helping ourselves build new strengths

There are many more reasons to volunteer or work for SOS Children’s Villages. Caring for children is crucial, especially in alternative care. And none of it could happen without dedicated caregivers. “Working for SOS Children’s…
What is it like to work full time for an NGO

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…
Josephine is excited about what she does and nothing can diminish the #energy within her

Josephine is excited about what she does and nothing can diminish the #energy within her

It is hard to ignore the #enthusiasm in Josephine when she says: As a Caregiver, there’s no pressure to have any previous professional skills before working with SOS Children’s Villages. So it’s a great opportunity…

World Children’s Day is celebrated on the 20th of November every year.  It also marks the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is a key opportunity…
Spotlight on RBM Training: Ruth Seized Opportunities

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…
Combining Parenting with Motivation: A Story of an SOS Mother

Combining Parenting with Motivation: A Story of an SOS Mother

Jugbeh, an SOS mother, prides herself as being a good parent. Jugbeh has successfully raised nine children, one of whom is now attending high school in Norway, Europe. “Every child must have a good role…