Africa

Ebola Effects One of SOS's Own

Liberia: SOS Medical Center loses co-worker to Ebola

September 26 2014 - The SOS Children’s Villages community has suffered a second, tragic loss as a result of the Ebola virus. Monrovia medical center was closed for one week as precaution; closest co-workers remain under observation.

Women: The Forefront of Change for Rural Ethiopia's Health Crisis

Ethiopia's rural women deliver a positive health message

March 7 2013 - One child in every 11 dies as a result of preventable health conditions in Ethiopia. A quarter of the population – most of whom are illiterate and poor– live at least 10km from any health facility. Rural women are now at the forefront of change.

Ghana: Football Campaign for Peace and Development

February 5 2008 - "Football for Peace and Development" is the name of SOS Children's Villages' football campaign, which is currently taking place in Ghana. A total of 750 children and young people from three African countries met up at SOS Children's Village Tema, which is near to the capital Accra.