@SOSChildrenCan

The world's largest NGO protecting abandoned, neglected and abused children, providing loving homes and strengthening families so all children can thrive.

 Canada
soschildrensvillages.ca
Joined June 2012
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After drought & conflict forced Fatuma's family to leave their home in Somalia, they arrived in Baidoa. Surviving on 1 meal./day Fatuma discovered hydroponic farming. Today, she is turning new skills into income ensuring her children can go to school. #SustainableLivelihoods
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Through YouthRISE at SOS Children's Villages Mexico, a robotics 🤖 workshop using LEGO helped children and young people develop skills that matter for their future, from teamwork and communication to patience and problem-solving. #YouthRISE #SkillsForTheFuture
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What do you do when your home is extensively damaged & life changes in a matter of minutes? A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has caused widespread damage in Colombia. Learn more about our #EmergencyResponse in #Colombia #Venezuela: ow.ly/mpuJ50ZA3IB
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30,000+ young people. 48 countries. One shared goal: helping young people succeed in the world of work. Together, we're creating more opportunities for young people to build brighter futures. Read the full report: soschildrensvillages.ca/site… #YouthEmployment
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On July 2, Kyiv came under a massive overnight missile & drone attack. Children, families and staff are safe, but 2 families in our Family Strengthening Program lost their homes. 👉Read more: ow.ly/W3mn50ZnEh2 #Ukraine #SOSChildrensVillages #NoChildAlone @soscvukraine
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"I have the confidence to move forward with my business plans." This is one of many inspiring reflections from young people in Ethiopia supported through Green Growth: Empowering Youth for a Green Future. Read more: soschildrensvillages.ca/news… #YouthEmpowerment
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Through the Green Growth: Empowering Youth for a Green Future project, supported by @CanadaEthiopia through @CanadaDev, Betelhem developed practical fashion design skills while learning how sustainable fashion practices can reduce waste & make more efficient use of resources.
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Every young person's path is different. So is the support they need to succeed. 💙 This #YouthSkillsDay we're celebrating young people who are building their futures in inspiring ways. 🔗 Read their stories: ow.ly/rCyX50ZmJUO #YouthEmpowerment
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Every gift makes a difference for children & families recovering from the earthquakes in Venezuela. 💙 $50 = Dignity kit 💙 $180 = Food for a family 💙 $355 = Child protection & mental health support 💙 $370 = Livelihood kit Donate: soschildrensvillages.ca/?for… #EarthquakeResponse
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Congratulations to @aldeas-infantiles-sos-mexico on being recognized at #ScotiaRISE Gala! 🎉 Through #YouthRISE, our partnership with @Scotiabank is helping vulnerable young people build skills for employment, entrepreneurship, leadership and financial inclusion.
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Deeply grateful to @CUFCanada @ukrcancongress for helping bring mental health & psychosocial support to children and families affected by the war in Ukraine. Though this project ends, the needs remain immense. Thank you for standing with Ukraine’s children. 💙💛 @soscvukraine
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As the FIFA #WorldCup brings fans together around the world, SOS Children's Villages is celebrating the joy that soccer brings to children every day. For every child, the opportunity to play and simply be a child is a fundamental right. ow.ly/kXl550Zh3fE
young children playing soccer in Bangladesh

ALT young children playing soccer in Bangladesh

a child in Paraguay playing with an old soccer ball

ALT a child in Paraguay playing with an old soccer ball

two young boys in Indonesia playing with a soccer ball in their flip flops

ALT two young boys in Indonesia playing with a soccer ball in their flip flops

youth playing soccer in Somalia

ALT youth playing soccer in Somalia

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Mother by heart. Caregiver by calling. ❤️ Meet Rochelle & the 6 children whose lives she helps shape every day. Your support helps caregivers like Rochelle provide the nurturing environment & meaningful connections every child deserves. 👉 Learn more: soschildrensvillages.ca
Six children sit closely with their SOS mother in a garden, posing together for a photo.

ALT Six children sit closely with their SOS mother in a garden, posing together for a photo.

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Happy Father's Day! 💙 Read how one father redefined what it means to provide and nurture: 🔗 ow.ly/BGPG50ZacAA #FathersDay #SOSChildrensVillages #CareAndProtection @soscvethiopia
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Fatherhood is more than providing. It's listening, nurturing and being there when it matters most. 💙 This Father's Day, consider a gift that gives back: shop.soschildrensvillages.ca… #FathersDay #CareAndProtection #SOSChildrensVillages

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Years of drought, rising poverty & food insecurity are putting immense pressure on families. Learn more about the challenges children are facing in Namibia and how your support is making a difference: 🔗 ow.ly/LYjR50ZagEI #ChildProtection @SOSCVNAMIBIA
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Education. Family. Respect. Safety. The right to be heard. These are not privileges — they are rights, enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and at the heart of our work. Resource: ow.ly/whJa50Z9FO3 #ChildRights #SOSChildrensVillages
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Children, young people, caregivers & co-workers are helping build a culture where online safety is everyone's responsibility. ex: Peru's online campaign that has generated more than 4M views. Learn more: 🔗 ow.ly/8UK550Z8Zr2 #DigitalProtection #OnlineSafety #ChildRights
Animation showing a classroom scene where students use mobile phones. Emoji and message icons surround one student, representing online risks faced by children.

ALT Animation showing a classroom scene where students use mobile phones. Emoji and message icons surround one student, representing online risks faced by children.

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“Seeing my daughter slipping away, I had no choice but to find help.” When Sahara, 2, became critically ill from severe malnutrition in #Somalia, lifesaving care gave her a second chance. Help more children access treatment: ow.ly/s4wE50Z8VqB 💙 #ChildRights
Woman in a dark hijab holding a young child with a medical bandage on their hand inside a healthcare facility in Somalia.

ALT Woman in a dark hijab holding a young child with a medical bandage on their hand inside a healthcare facility in Somalia.

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Young people in Los Mina, Dominican Republic are building the skills & confidence they need for independent adulthood. They receive mentorship, life-skills training, employability support, and ongoing guidance. 💙 #YouthEmpowerment Our approach: ow.ly/xIHj50Z5QWG
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