 12/09/08 - SOS Children's Villages, the world's largest charity dedicated to orphaned and abandoned children, was featured on the front page of The Washington Times. Heather Paul, CEO of SOS Children's Villages - USA, and her team were recognized for innovative fundraising methods such as the World Orphan Week video contest, designed to raise awareness for orphans throughout the world. The contest sparked great interest in SOS and is one of several innovative methods SOS is using to help combat the economic downturn. More... 12/09/08 - SOS Children's Villages launched its first chapter in the U.S. at the Ibiza Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. SOS Ambassador, Irene Bailey, who lives in Atlanta, presided. Ms. Bailey, born in Senegal and raised with her sister in an SOS Village, initiated this chapter to build public awareness of SOS, the largest organization in the world dedicated to orphaned and abandoned children. More... 11/25/08 - SOS believes that AIDS is a preventable disease with commitment and support. Sign a petition urging President-elect Barack Obama to continue funding for HIV/AIDS programs. More... |