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

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…
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…
Amú-chìi – We will survive

Amú-chìi – We will survive

Just like three out of ten Liberian girls are pregnant each year before the age of 18, Munah*was not ready to become a mother at the age of 15. She used to do well in…
SOS Children’s Villages responds to failures in safeguarding and governance

SOS Children’s Villages responds to failures in safeguarding and governance

Statement from CEO Ingrid Maria Johansen 5 May 2021 SOS Children’s Villages has announced rapid improvements in safeguarding and governance measures following its International Senate meeting of 29 April 2021. SOS Children’s Villages confirms with…