SOS Haiti Alum Returns to HelpMarch 11, 2010: Nathalie Nozile is back in the SOS Children's Village of Santo on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, in the home where she grew up. SOS Chile Safe After Earthquake-Induced LootingMarch 3, 2010: With 13 SOS Children’s Villages throughout Chile, some of the charity’s homes, schools, and training centers suffered structural damage from that nation’s powerful February 27 earthquake. Deadly Earthquake Hits Central ChileFebruary 27, 2010: A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Chile this morning triggering a tsunami. The quake that devastated Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, in January 12 was magnitude 7.0. SOS Children's Villages Rescue Teams in HaitiJanuary 17, 2009: A team of staff from SOS Children's Villages and volunteers from the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica arrived at the SOS Children's Village in Santo on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince yesterday. SOS Rescue in HaitiJanuary 16, 2010: The two SOS Children's Villages in Haiti are still standing and are taking in orphans. SOS staff from the Dominican Republic and Peru experienced in the aftermath of earthquakes are focused on emergency relief efforts. Haiti Hit by Massive EarthquakeJanuary 13, 2010: A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti on Tuesday evening, destroying many buildings and killing hundreds, possibly thousands of people. India's Small Farmers Already Facing Climate ChangeDecember 15, 2009: While global leaders meet in Copenhagen to hash out a deal to slow climate change, farmers in India's Uttar Pradesh state, near Nepal, are adopting techniques to meet the challenge of changing weather. Follow Angelina Jolie's LeadDecember 9, 2009: Blogs and tabloids are reporting that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have a "secret family" in Amman, Jordan. In reality, Angelina has long been a sincere supporter of SOS Children's Villages. Human Rights for Orphans Recognized WorldwideNovember 20, 2009: The U.N. General Assembly welcomed a resolution on the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children today, on the 20th anniversary of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). SOS has been deeply involved. Welcoming U.S. Help in Ending Congo's Sexual ViolenceNovember 19, 2009: On November 15th, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Minister of Gender, Family Affairs, and Children thanked the U.S. for the $17 million given to Congo to help end the sexual violence there. Movie "Precious" Opens in Los AngelesThe movie “Precious,” which premiered in Los Angeles last weekend, is getting unusual buzz. Based on a 1997 novel called Push, by Sapphire and Romona Lofton, the film traces the story of Precious, an abused, illiterate, pregnant teenager living in Harlem. Floods in Southern India Worst in a CenturyOctober 8, 2009: Week-long flooding caused by severe rains in southern India have killed 250 people and left 2.5 million residents without homes. The states of Karnataka and Andra Pradesh have been most heavily affected. Child Labor Remains Prevalent in ZambiaSeptember 22, 2009: The former British colony is also one of the poorest nations in the region. Its poverty and AIDS problem have led to soaring child labor cases. Children Celebrating Ramadan in 2009September 2, 2009: This year’s holy month of Ramadan, which began on August 22nd, is being marked by Muslims around the world as it has for centuries -- with fasting, prayer, and good deeds. SOS Prepares for Swine Flu in IndiaAugust 14, 2009: SOS Children's Villages continue to closely monitor reports of H1N1 "Swine Flu" virus infections following recent news of an outbreak in India. Hillary Clinton Visits Democratic Republic of CongoAugust 12, 2009: Secretary Clinton's African tour aims to show Africans that the United States cares about its people. Her visit with innocent victims of Congo's conflict reflects her deep concern for the well-being of women and children around the world. Deadly Typhoons Hit East AsiaDevastating storms wreaked havoc through the Philippines, Taiwan, and China over the weekend, triggering some of the region's worst flash floods and landslides in decades. New Drug To Reduce Spread of HIV/AIDSAugust 10, 2009: Researchers have discovered a new drug that could help stem HIV transmission among girls in rural Africa by preventing Schistosomiasis, a disease which has been shown to contribute to HIV’s transmission. People's Funeral Held for AquinoAugust 5, 2009: Thousands attend funeral for former president Corazon Aquino while SOS Children's Villages continues to fight poverty in the Philippines Blasts Hit Two Popular Hotels in Jakarta, IndonesiaJuly 20, 2009: Bombs struck the JW Marriott hotel and nearby Ritz-Carlton on July 17th, killing eight and wounding dozens of others. SOS Children's Villages provides vital stability to orphans in Indonesia. Unrest in Urumqi, ChinaViolent clashes between Han Chinese and Uigurs in Urumqi, China where an SOS Children's Village is located President Obama and SOS in GhanaJuly 13, 2009: During President Barack Obama’s one-day visit to Ghana, in western Africa, he urged Africans to take responsibility to address deep-seated problems. Obama In Moscow to Bolster U.S.-Russian TiesJuly 6, 2009: President Obama arrived in Moscow for two days of talks with Russian President Dmitri Medvedev. Both nations are seeking to smooth relations, which have been strained for many years, while SOS Has Been in Russia Since 1995 Honduras: SOS Needed In Midst of Political TurmoilJune 30, 2009: Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was forced into exile by military troops who broke into his palace. The turmoil created by political instability increases the need for services provided by SOS Children's Villages. SOS Children's Villages Celebrates Love Day with CartierJune 11, 2009: For the fourth year in a row, Cartier has linked its Love Jewelry Collection to charities around the world. SOS Children’s Villages is proud to be one of these major partners joining in this celebration of Cartier’s Love Day Lebanon Elections Result in Hezbollah LossJune 9, 2009: In Lebanon’s June 7th parliamentary elections, the Shiite-supported coalition, which includes the powerful Hezbollah, did not win as predicted. The results of Lebanon’s democratic elections point to its people’s hope for peace. President Obama in Germany after Cairo speechJune 6, 2009: President Barack Obama delivered a long-awaited address to the Muslim world from a stage at Cairo University, then few to Dresden, Germany for a conference on Middle East peace efforts. Secretary of State Clinton in HondurasJune 2, 2009: Hilary Clinton is in Honduras to participate in a summit of the Organization of American States (OAS) to signal part of the U.S. government's interest in strengthening ties with Latin America. India's Ruling Party Wins ElectionsMay 21, 2009: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh won a second five-year term in office as the result of India's month-long parliamentary elections. Obama Announces Global Health InitiativeMay 13, 2009: President Obama announced an initiative to help people in the world's poorest countries. Funding will be used to combat HIV/AIDS and other health-related issues. SOS Children's Villages in Georgia Helps Refugees08/18/08 - SOS Children's Villages has been caring for refugee families in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, for several days. SOS Children's Villages is also looking after families from crisis area Abkhazia in Kutaisi. |