SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia

15/06/2026

Sima, an 18-year-old student from a rural village near Shashemene, was determined to pursue his education, but being born with a hearing impairment made the journey far from easy. Communication barriers and limited access to the support he needed often left him struggling to keep up in school, while financial challenges at home added further uncertainty to his learning path.

An opportunity through the SHASHE Project, implemented by SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia with support from SOS-Kinderdorf Schweiz | SOS Villages d’Enfants Suisse, became a turning point in his educational journey.

What followed began to change not only his experience in the classroom, but also his confidence, sense of belonging, and hopes for the future. Read the full story to learn more: https://www.sos-ethiopia.org/stories/sima-s-story

12/06/2026

ልጆች የተሻለ ዛሬ እና የተሻለ ነገ እንዲኖራቸው ከጎናችን ሆነው ለሚደግፉን እንደ ሙሉወርቅ ያሉ ስፖንሰሮቻችንን ከልብ እናመሰግናለን።

እርሶም በመረጡት የስፖንሰርሺፕ አይነት ድጋፍ ለማድረግ እና የአላማችን ተሳታፊ ለመሆን ከታች ያለውን ሊንክ ይጫኑ: https://linktr.ee/SOS_CVE_Sponsorship

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10/06/2026

Belaynesh, a mother of three from Arba Minch, was struggling to hold her household together as financial pressures made it harder to meet even the most basic needs of her children. Like many caregivers in similar situations, she quietly carried the weight of uncertainty about their future.

An opportunity through the Arba Minch Family and Community Strengthening Project, implemented by SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia with support from SOS Children’s Villages Iceland (SOS Barnaþorpin), soon became a turning point for her family.

What happened after began to reshape not only her livelihood, but the daily life of her children as well. Read the full story to learn more: https://www.sos-ethiopia.org/stories/belaynesh-s-story

08/06/2026

Today, many children are growing up amid overlapping challenges, poverty, displacement, limited access to essential services, and other circumstances that put their well-being and future at risk.

At SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia, we know that creating lasting change means looking beyond immediate needs. It means walking alongside children and families with programmes designed to respond to the realities they face, while strengthening the conditions they need to thrive.

From family strengthening and child protection to education, health, youth empowerment, and humanitarian response, our work is rooted in one belief: no child should grow up alone.

Because when families are supported, children can thrive, and stronger futures become possible.

05/06/2026

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia has secured a landmark ETB 50 million contribution from the Amhara Regional State Government Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Fund Office (ARRFO) to support the expansion of the Children in Street Situations project to Dessie and Kombolcha. The contribution was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Addis Ababa on 4 June 2026.

Combined with funding secured through our partnership with SOS Barnebyer, this investment will help expand access to care, protection, and opportunities for children and young people in street situations, while strengthening locally led solutions and shared responsibility for child and youth wellbeing.

This partnership represents an important milestone in advancing sustainable, nationally owned responses to the challenges facing underserved children and youth.

Read the full news article to learn how this partnership will expand impact and strengthen local ownership of child-focused development efforts: https://www.sos-ethiopia.org/news/government-contribution-support-for-children-in-st

04/06/2026

By sponsoring a child, family, or program, you become part of a life-changing journey filled with hope, care, and opportunity. Together, we can help children grow up in safe and loving environments where they can thrive.

Join us and make a lasting impact today: https://linktr.ee/SOS_CVE_Sponsorship

For more information contact us through: +251907222333

03/06/2026

Through the Green Growth: Empowering Youth for a Green Future project, supported by The Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia through Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada, Betelhem developed practical fashion design skills while learning how sustainable fashion practices can reduce waste and make more efficient use of resources. The training strengthened her confidence, enhanced her employability, and equipped her with the knowledge to contribute to a more environmentally responsible fashion industry.

Young women like Betelhem are proving that green skills and entrepreneurship can go hand in hand, creating pathways to sustainable income and lasting community impact.

01/06/2026

A story decades in the making.

For over 50 years, SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia has stood beside children, young people, families, and communities creating lasting impact across generations. This documentary captures a journey of care, resilience, and hope that continues today.

We invite you to watch the full documentary and be part of the journey by supporting our work as we continue this meaningful mission across Ethiopia.

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia was established in response to the devastating 1973 famine. Since its inception, SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia has ...

29/05/2026

A simple act of kindness can change a child’s future forever.

Every sponsorship is more than a monthly contribution, it is hope, care, protection, and the chance for a brighter tomorrow.

Your small act can create a big impact in the life of a child, a family, and an entire community. Become a sponsor now: https://linktr.ee/SOS_CVE_Sponsorship

For more information contact us through: +251907222333

27/05/2026

Hawa, a 23-year-old from Adama City, saw her future become uncertain after Grade 12 when financial hardship made it impossible to continue her higher education. Just when things seemed stuck, an opportunity through the Sustainable Training for Employment Promotion project implemented by SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia with support from SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit changed the direction of her life.

What happened after shaped her path toward skills, income, and a new sense of independence.

Read the full story: https://www.sos-ethiopia.org/stories/hawa-s-story