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Snezha writes her winter holiday impressions - Photo: SOS Archives

Winter days

Winter is almost over. The days are getting longer, the snow is melting and, oh yeah... we're back at school! Wonder what we did this winter? Read how three girls from SOS Children's Village Sarajevo spent their winter holidays. More...
Flowers are the most common present for mom's birthday (Photo: Katerina Ilievska)

The Birthday Cake

In her decade as SOS mother, Zehra has altogether twelve children. 'So far,' she says. This vibrant woman in her late-forties is determined to raise at least as many. 'My children give me strength to go forward,' Zehra gives out her secret source of her energy. More...
Dina and her best friend at pottery class (Photo: SOS Archives)

Dina FTW!

An old Scottish proverb ('for the win!') says that assurance is two thirds of success. Our Dina proves it. More...
Senad gives his little sister Amila a kiss (Photo: Senad Gubelic)

What Makes Senad Happy

What makes you happy? A major client signing up, a raise, a new car, a tropical vacation maybe? Or is it your child's smile, a butterfly in the air, birches swaying on a soft summer breeze? Read what makes a three-year-old boy from SOS Children's Village Sarajevo happy. More...
Learning how to play chess with her SOS brothers (Photo: Senad Gubelic)

From dawn to dusk with Leila

Leila is a seven-year-old girl with beautiful dark eyes and short black hair whom everyone describes as gentle and quiet. For herself, she'd also say she's a busy one. Here's why... Here's why...
Doll play with Edna (Photo: Senad Gubelic)

At play and at home with three princesses

Once upon a time, two Christmases ago, in a cosy village a few countries away three little sisters came to live in the warm house of one big family. Baby to toddler, the three little sisters found their way to everyone's hearts and became known as, well, who else but our princesses of hearts. More...
Boldly going where no SOS child has gone before. Hana in space! (Photo: SOS Archives)

When I grow up I want to be...

The fifteen family houses at SOS Children's Village Sarajevo are currently home to several fashion designers, a couple of policemen, some hairdressers and even an astronaut. Our children all have different dreams and wishes for their future. Here are a few:
Bosnia & Herzegovina's national football team pays a visit

Bosnia & Herzegovina's national football team pays a visit

The constant and dynamic buzz of activity at SOS Children's Village Sarajevo makes it hard to keep track of all its events. Still, there are some days which are especially memorable, when there was a special feeling of excitement shared by all. More...
A fearless day at SOS Social Centre Sarajevo

A fearless day at SOS Social Centre Sarajevo

Monsters under the bed, bogeymen in the closet or simply the dark, which was your worst childhood fear? They all seem rather silly now, but they were serious fears back in those days. One day the smallest children in SOS Social Centre Sarajevo talked to their teacher about their fears. More...
My Best Friend

My Best Friend

Two teenage girls from SOS Children's Village Sarajevo share their thoughts and feelings on friendship. More...