Americas

Mexico

Empowering indigenous girls through education: Lupita’s story

September 19 2019 - Lupita wasn't getting the education she deserved in her indigenous community. At SOS, she finally had access to quality education. Now, she's using her knowledge to empower other indigenous girls!

COLOMBIA

Employability: A life by design

September 16 2019 - Empowering youth to follow their dreams: Francisco Javier Cerpa Agarita, 25, wants to turn his passion for handicrafts and design into a business.

Peru

How active fatherhood can change the world

July 3 2019 - The "Grow without Violence" program in Peru builds stronger families by supporting and engaging fathers.

Neil's News

Children are dying in our own backyard

July 1 2019 - Statement on the migrant crisis from Neil Ghosh, CEO of SOS Children's Villages USA

Peru

Violence against children: Marcelina's tragic childhood

June 12 2019 - Marcelina is one of the estimated 5,000 people abducted by the violent Shining Path terrorist organization in Peru. She was only a girl. Now a happy mother, Marcelina’s story shows the potential of SOS Children’s Villages to transform lives and help families impacted by violence.

Youth employability

Using music to forge his own future

April 2 2019 - Miguel Moreira has been singing for as long as he has been talking. The 19-year-old singer and songwriter from Brazil now hopes to turn his passion for music into a profession.