 03/01/2012 - On 12 January 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti claiming the lives of more than 230,000 people and affecting three million others. Significant progress has been made in reconstructing Haiti. Nevertheless, the country remains closer to a state of emergency and not close enough to a path of stability and a future that offers opportunities. In 2011, SOS Children's Villages helped to address the problem and began constructing new schools and expanded long-term social programmes for children and families. More...9/1/2007 - Last Thursday evening local supporters were welcomed to SOS-USA headquarters in Washington, DC. Braving the rain and traffic of DC, many of our loyal supporters turned out for an inspirational night. When they arrived, our staff met them at the door and gave a quick tour of our office space before our program began. More...8/11/2007 - FIFA and its long-standing charity partner SOS Children's Villages are proud to announce the success of their latest joint campaign, "Let's Play, Let's Build", the official charity campaign of this year's FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada. The campaign surpassed its goal of $2 million and raised a total of $2.12 million, which will be used to combat the growing HIV/AIDS crisis in southern Africa. Learn more about the FIFA/SOS partnership...(11 June 2007) - SOS Children's Villages was chosen to receive the OPEC Fund Award for International Development and an endowment of 100,000 USD in recognition of its commitment to the welfare of children around the world and its valuable contributions in promoting worldwide development. The award ceremony will take place on 13 June in Pörtschach, Carinthia, during the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) annual Ministerial Council meeting.
More...(5 March 2007) - Approximately 70,000 families have been affected by the worst floods to hit Bolivia in 25 years, and many have had to abandon their homes and possessions. SOS Children's Villages is providing flood-hit families from the affected rural regions with emergency aid in the form of aid parcels and day-care centres for children.
More...(5 February 2007) - Children in the areas affected by the heavy flooding in Jakarta are in urgent need of aid. The director of SOS Children's Villages in Indonesia reports many children are already suffering from various diseases due to unhygienic conditions, a lack of drinking water, and a shortage of food. SOS Children's Villages is distributing aid parcels and warm meals.
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