SOS Children's Villages in Liberia

Liberia is located along the coast of western Africa and is home to over 5.2 million people. Liberia is abundant in rivers and rainforests and rich in minerals like iron and diamonds. However, decades of political instability have crippled Liberia’s chances of capitalizing on...

Gallery

Empowering girls in Liberia through basketball

An unforgettable summer of basketball, education and friendships: In the summer of 2018, University of Pennsylvania and SOS Liberia teamed up to help girls build skills and confidence.

Ebola Effects One of SOS's Own

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.

Wading through the waters

Two-thirds of people in Monrovia, Liberia's capital, live in makeshift homes built in lowlands and swamps. SOS Children’s Villages Liberia works with some 200 families to improve their living conditions.

From Poverty to Empowered

Decontee Zangar used to struggle to provide for her family. A single mother with five children and another child from her extended family, she sold crushed granite to survive. Today, she has a thriving business selling food.

Children at Risk Find Hope after Ebola Wreaks Havoc on Their Lives

Becky* and Ishmael* play happily with their SOS mother and siblings in the SOS Children’s Village Monrovia in Liberia. It is easy to forget the circumstances that took them there more than three years ago, after losing their parents during the Ebola outbreak – yet the specter ...

Fighting Ebola in Monrovia

Ever since the outbreak of the Ebola virus in Liberia, getting admission into any health care facility has become a major challenge. Most health facilities are reluctant to accept patients due to their fear of the deadly Ebola virus.

Finally together for life

Do you want to read about a fabulous love story? It's all "SOS Children's Villages made" and just so romantic!

SOS Children's Villages in Guinea

The Republic of Guinea is located in sub-Saharan Africa and shares its borders with six other west-African countries. It has a population of 13 million. Although it is high in natural resources like gold and diamonds, it has suffered from recurrent socio-political crises over ...