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MONROVIA, May 1, 2023 – SOS Children’s Villages in Liberia has announced the appointment of Mr. Prosper Ndione to the position of National Director, effective April 1, 2022, after a yearlong secondment in Monrovia. Mr.…

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,…

In March 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Liberia. One Medical facility that was at the frontline of the fight is the SOS Children’s Villages Medical Centre. It…

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…

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…