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Mauricio together with Rubi, his SOS mother (Photo: SOS Archives)

A dream called SOS Children's Villages

This is Mauricio. He was born on 31 August 1994 in Bogotá. He is the third of three siblings and before joining SOS Children's Villages, he lived in the neighbourhood of 'Pretty Yard'. However, according to him, there has never been anything prettier than his life at the village, a place where his dreams came true. More...
A girl from Rubiela's family dusting off a table (Photo: SOS Archives)

A typical morning before leaving for school

Do you happen to know the benefits of rising early in the morning? Well, you can get some free advice here by learning from the habits of the children at SOS Children's Village Bogotá. More...
A happy girl playing during recreational activities (Photo: SOS Archives)

The value of simplicity

Committed to the restoration of rights, many people in Bogotá make an effort to bring happiness and hope to children and youth at SOS Children's Village Bogotá. Taking advantage of the vacation season, a special day of recreation for children was organised at the village in July. More...
Yuli, a young woman from SOS Children's Village Bogotá (Photo: SOS Archives)

Yuli's Testimonial

In many circumstances, a young person's liveliness allows them to ignore that there is a reality beyond chance; even more when life has reinforced this belief in the youth who has lost the love and protection of his or her biological parents. The following is a testimony of a young woman who has experienced what it feels like. More...
A girl from SOS Children's Village Bogotá is taught how to hit a tennis ball at the Country Club (Photo: SOS Archives)

Anyone for tennis?

The children of SOS Children's Village Bogotá shared a whole day with world-renowned tennis stars gathered in Colombia. More...
Maria Mercedes and her SOS family (Photo: SOS Archives)

"I think I can still help those children."

...says Maria Mercedes, one of several SOS mothers who work at SOS Children's Village Bogotá. Many mothers have been working here for decades. Some have retired and some have passed away, while others, such as Maria Mercedes, are just starting their time there. More...
'I Don't Like to Get up Early!'

"I Don't Like to Get up Early!"

This is a phrase that can perfectly describe what Susana (14) thinks of getting up early every morning for school. Let's have a look at how she manages to live with it at SOS Children's Village Bogotá. More...
Looking for New Horizons

Looking for New Horizons

Five young people from SOS Children's Village Bogotá are getting ready to start a new phase in their lives. To share with other youths, to get to know oneself, and to reflect on one's future will surely be part of the new tasks waiting for them at their new homes. More...
A New Family Forever

A New Family Forever

Nicolas, Luisa, Diana, Julian, and Angie are now part of a new family at SOS Children's Village Bogotá, and the welcome party, organized by the members of the new happy family, made them feel like home. More...
You Bet! But You Got to Be Here to Feel It

You Bet! But You Got to Be Here to Feel It

The wonderful delight of weekends at SOS Children's Village Bogotá More...