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Ten years after the storm: Tacloban's steady emergence

November 23 2023 : 

Ten years have passed since Typhoon Yolanda devastated Tacloban. Memories of those who passed will be engraved for a long time in their history. As ten years have passed, stories of people getting back on their feet have also emerged over time through support and community. Now, they have made better lives for themselves. 

Finding strength in family amidst adversity

November 14 2023 : 

Life is hard for everyone, regardless of where and how they grew up. However, resilience comes by more easily when you have the guidance and support of a family who loves you all throughout. 

Dani and Abby are two of many people who grew up with us in SOS Children’s Villages and are currently living their lives and keep in touch with the family they grew up with through the good and the bad. 

Life Reflects Effort

November 14 2023 : 

Delving in social work in an organization that cares for children you have to immerse yourself in their lives to help them, and building trust with children takes time and being up close and personal. 

31 Aug 2023 | Thoughts of the Youth: Climate Change

August 31 2023 : 

In this video, youth from SOS Children's Villages Philippines provide their insight on climate change, and react to a video summarizing it.

Angela's Journey to Her Dream

August 15 2023 : 

Angela is one of the 35 youth of SOS Children's Villages Philippines graduating from college this 2023.

QUICK PEEK: Laws for child protection and safeguarding over the past year

July 25 2023 : 

Addressing the state of the nation includes assessing our continuous efforts in upholding children’s rights. Children can be vulnerable without any mechanisms in place to protect their rights, and it is important to place their welfare at the forefront of policymaking. 

Let us revisit some of the efforts our local lawmakers have made to protect children and their rights. 

Once a mother, always a mother

July 11 2023 : 

“Motherhood doesn’t really end. They tell me ‘You’re retired.’ But there’s no such thing as a retired mother. They call you retired here in SOS because your service has ended. But still, you are a mother.” -Mama Wilma, Retired Mother, SOS Children’s Villages in Manila. 

Creating a safe home for every child of every hue

June 30 2023 : 

The LGBTQ community has faced discrimination and abuse for their identity, and children who identify as LGBTQ are most vulnerable to experiencing such. Thus, the LGBTQ community's continuing advocacy for acceptance in the Philippines over the years plays an important role in protecting children and their rights. 

Becoming a better father for his children

June 14 2023 : 

Tatay Rino grew up being called the black sheep of his family. He got into all sorts of trouble as a young kid and dropped out of college against his father’s wishes. His turning point came after he became a father himself.

Empowering families in Calbayog to change their lives

June 5 2023 : 

Every good parent wants to be able to provide a good life for their children; make sure they eat healthily, help them finish their studies, and raise them to be good people.

But in the city of Calbayog, many families are struggling to make ends meet and provide a good life for their children. They face challenges such as finding stable employment and lacking the necessary skills for available jobs. These difficulties can lead to family breakdowns, leaving children without proper care.

In Calbayog, 300 families are working with us to build their capacity to care for their children. With their participation in SOS Children’s Villages’ family strengthening program (FSP), families changed their and their children's lives for the better.