The World's Shortest Wish List

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The World's Shortest Wish List

Help Now!

What is on the World's Shortest Wish List?

This Giving Tuesday, vulnerable children around the world have a simple, heartbreaking holiday wish: to not be alone. Whether you call it Giving Tuesday, Gifting Tuesday or Give Back Tuesday, celebrate this national giving day in a meaningful way by helping children in need.

You can make a child's wish come true!

Your gift provides a nurturing home, the love of a family, critical health care and a quality education to children in need.

Make a Donation

You can directly support a child who lives in one of our children’s villages. Your generous commitment can transform their life.

Sponsor a Child

You can sponsor a child AND donate to give vulnerable children around the world the resources they need to thrive.

You Can Make a Difference for a Child

Elvira and her brother only ate once per day. It’s all her family could afford.

Read Elvira's story.

After Kamal’s father died, his mother struggled to provide for him and his siblings.

Read Kamal's story.

Isabel’s mother left a difficult marriage, then had to care for her daughters alone.

Read Isabel's story.

Show your support for vulnerable children today! Please tag SOS Children's Villages USA and use the hashtag #WorldsShortestWishList. And check out our simple social media toolkit for posts you can share on your social media channels!