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Casemiro, a young Athlete carrying the hope of Liberia’s youth
August 8, 2022Empower Youth, Success Stories

Casemiro, a young Athlete carrying the hope of Liberia’s youth

Despite just broken into Liberia under-17 football team, Casemiro David** is already creating plenty of headlines in Liberia. As a teenager, Casemiro grew up in SOS Children’s Village in Monrovia and attended the SOS Hermann…
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A single mother nurturing two daughters with the support of SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia
May 24, 2022Releases, Strengthen Families, Success Stories

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…
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Combating malaria, one child and caregiver at a time
April 6, 2022Campaign, Health, Success Stories

Combating malaria, one child and caregiver at a time

Malaria, diarrhea and respiratory tract Infections remain the leading causes of death for children under 5 in Liberia (source: UNICEF). Malaria alone accounts for more than 40% of outpatient visits and 33% of inpatient deaths.…
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Working beyond just services
June 26, 20190Education, Empower Youth, Health, Releases, Success Stories, Uncategorized

Working beyond just services

“We know more about the young people living in SOS family care, because this is where we grew up. We know their challenges and where they come from so we know how to deal with…
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The Road Less Traveled: From Care To Fashion Designer
May 27, 20190Empower Youth, Success Stories

The Road Less Traveled: From Care To Fashion Designer

“Growing up in SOS Village is a good experience, it help you to connect with people even if they are not your siblings.” Said Rose A few years ago, Rose wasn’t sure where she was…
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From crushing rocks to building her own future
March 26, 20190Strengthen Families, Success Stories

From crushing rocks to building her own future

Decontee Zangar used to struggle to provide for her family. A single mother with five children and another child from her extended family, she sold crushed granite to survive. Today, she has a thriving business…
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Liberia:  Empowering Families to make a difference in the lives of Children
February 21, 20190Strengthen Families, Success Stories

Liberia:  Empowering Families to make a difference in the lives of Children

SOS Children’s Villages Liberia is empowering families through the Village Savings and Loans (VSLA) initiative. The initiative is part of SOS Children’s Villages care promise commitment 3 which seek to promote family strengthening and strong…
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SOS Children’s Villages Liberia Sponsorship team receives recognition for good performance
February 19, 20190Releases, Success Stories

SOS Children’s Villages Liberia Sponsorship team receives recognition for good performance

MONROVIA, Jan. 31— SOS Children’s Villages International recently released results from its 2018 sponsorship performance by MAs across the federation. The results present quality feedback from International sponsorship showing the performance of each countries in…
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LIBERIA: The story of Theresa, a fully Resettled Youth
November 28, 20180Success Stories

LIBERIA: The story of Theresa, a fully Resettled Youth

While it costs money and takes huge bits of time, effort and energy in running a village facility; the real issue is the excitement and the gratification that comes after the job is done. Theresa…
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