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Kyline Alcantara on being an 'Ate' for SOS Children

September 6 2019 : 

On her 17th birthday, SOS ambassador Kyline Alcantara chose to spend her special day with the children at SOS Children's Village in Manila. Having experienced family break-up earlier in her life, the teen star can relate very well to SOS children who now call Kyline “Ate” or big sister. 

Where is SOS Philippines located?

September 4 2019 : 

We have 8 SOS Children’s Villages spread across the Philippines.

Welcome Home: SOS Bataan welcomes 10 more children to the family

August 31 2019 : 

SOS Children’s Village in Bataan recently opened its doors to ten new children. Currently, there are 55 children under the care of twelve SOS mothers. Adding ten children and expecting more to come by the end of the year, the village is certainly growing. SOS mothers, aunts, and staff are already accustomed to welcoming new children in the village as new faces come often. Nevertheless, they still get the same feeling of excitement and joy.

The Nourishing Power of an SOS Mother's Love

July 30 2019 : 

There are countless stories to tell about how a sickly child became outgoing, sporty, and active in his or her years of stay in the village. For us, these stories are our success. In the same way, we could not help but remember how Rara*, Rere*, and Ruru*, the three little boys of Mama Marj, has significantly improved since.

Peace In Our Time: SOS Founder's Words Still Resonate 33 Years After Death

July 2 2019 : 

Last June 23rd, we celebrated what would’ve been the 100th Birthday of Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Austrian Philantropist and SOS Children’s Villages Founder, Hermann Gmeiner. In his honor, we take a look back on one of his most important speeches, a testimonial in 1979 about the principles SOS upholds, and the impact of our good actions to the world of children and peace.

A Night of Thanksgiving: SOS Children's Villages Manila's 31st Anniversary

June 24 2019 : 

Muntinlupa City, Philippines (June 22, 2019) – Donors, sponsors, co-workers, SOS children, and friends all gathered to celebrate the 31st anniversary of SOS Children’s Village in Manila. The Thanksgiving night was filled with spectacular song-and-dance presentations and heartwarming company.

SOS child turned SOS father to 147 children in Davao

June 17 2019 : 

On a typical day, Bem balances office work as a village director and work as the father in the village. In the morning, Bem would drive his kids to school and his wife to work. And throughout the day, he would go around the village to check on the SOS mothers and co-workers for any concerns. By the afternoon, he spends his downtime with the SOS kids by chitchatting about their daily lives.

Scott Bader, Pediapharma, and Task Us sponsors 46 scholars

May 31 2019 : 

Last school year 2018-2019, Scott Bader, Pediapharma, and Task Us sponsored the education of 46 SOS children and beneficiaries. These companies partnered with SOS Children’s Villages Philippines to provide scholarships to children and youth in need of financial assistance. They have supported SOS Philippines in its mission to give children their right to education for years now – Pediapharma for 4 years, Scott Bader for 2 years, and TaskUs for over a year – and their support is now making a huge difference in children’s lives.

Soon-to-be SOS Mother Auntie Maribel cares for 50 more children

May 14 2019 : 

By July this year, Auntie Maribel will be inducted as the new mother of House 3 in SOS children’s village in Manila as Mama Alma sets to retirement. But being a mother is not something new to Auntie Maribel because she herself is already a mother of four! Now that she is an SOS mother-to-be, surely more children will be calling her “Mama”, and that will never be a problem for auntie.

Jona shares her love for books this World Book Month

May 2 2019 : 

Last April is World Book Month, but for Jona, every day is a perfect day to get her nose buried in the books and get lost in her imagination. 

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