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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…