Americas

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.

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.

Family Strengthening from Behind Bars

Family strengthening programs for incarcerated parents in Peru

February 13 2019 - One in four children at the SOS Children’s Village Ayacucho, Peru is in need of quality child care because their parents are in prison.

Panama

Decathlete pursues Olympic dream

February 4 2019 - As a child, Jorge Mena was running around the streets of Panama City, begging for money to buy his next meal. Today, Jorge is still running, but now - as a decathlete - thousands of people are cheering him on.

Family strengthening

A mother seizes the opportunity to learn

January 29 2019 - Edilia and her family live in a remote area in Guatemala. The family had to cope with many difficulties when they met the SOS team.