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We build families for orphaned, abandoned and other vulnerable children in more than 130 countries and territories, including the United States. Founded in 1949, we are the largest nongovernmental organization dedicated to the care of orphaned and abandoned children.

09/01/2026

For Vishy and Sumana Kasar, generosity isn’t an action—it’s a lifestyle that has shaped their family for more than two decades.

“When I was growing up, my dad always said, ‘When you start making money, you should give part of it to a good cause,” Vishy said. “Dad said, ‘Don’t just think of yourself. Be generous.’”

The couple chose to give specifically to the SOS village in their hometown of Bengaluru, and in 2016, after 16 years of support, the Kasars discovered Sevathon. A Bay Area fundraising event, Sevathon combines fitness with philanthropy in India.

“It’s a fun, physical activity for the whole family that invests in future generations,” Sumana said.

Read Vishy and Sumana's full story of hope and discover how you can get involved in this year's Sevathon : https://www.sos-usa.org/stories-of-hope-vishy-and-sumana

08/28/2026

In Kigali, Rwanda, a group of children form a large circle on the school yard, laughing and clapping as they play a game. But beneath the joy and camaraderie, something deeper is happening: a child’s brain is changing, moving from a state of chronic stress to safety.

For children growing up in war, violence or displacement, school is more than just a place for learning.

It's safety.

School protects children from child labor, exploitation and other forms of abuse.

And for children who have experienced trauma, school can be something even more powerful: a place where healing begins.

With trusted teachers, predictable routines, and a sense of belonging, school is one of the most powerful and healing Positive Childhood Experiences a child can have.

That's why SOS Children's Villages implements life-changing programs like TeamUp in schools—so that children in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and beyond have everything they need to heal, learn and thrive—no matter the state of the world around them.

Was there a teacher, friend or routine at school that made you feel safe? Tell us about them below👇

08/25/2026

Every child has the right to an education—but for a child who has lost everything, that right can feel out of reach.

When Linh was 12, her father passed away suddenly, leaving her with no biological family to care for her—and at risk of hunger, violence and exploitation. Thanks to our generous SOS community, Linh was welcomed into an SOS Children's Village in Vietnam, where she found something she needed just as much as a home: a caregiver who believed in her future.

“My caregiver and siblings encouraged and supported me,” Linh said. “My caregiver guided me in my studies and life so that I could grow up in a stable environment.”

That stability turned into a passion for learning—and eventually, a calling. Linh became president of her literature club, taught reading and writing in remote communities and led a gender equality project at her former school.

Now, Linh teaches literature at the very school she once attended, and encouraging her students to prioritize their education.

This is what education makes possible: not just a brighter future for one child, but a teacher who goes on to help hundreds more reach their full potential! 🎓

08/21/2026

This back-to-school season, you can help a child in your life discover their learning style✏️

With this special Children's Resource, the kiddo in your life can take a short, interactive quiz to find out how they learn best, so they can thrive this school year!

Take the quiz now: https://www.sos-usa.org/whats_my_learning_style

08/20/2026

More than a month after twin earthquakes rocked northern Venezuela—the most powerful the country has seen in over a century—the road to recovery is far from over.

SOS teams are on the ground providing:
🏠 Emergency shelter & essential household items
🧠 Mental health & psychosocial support for children and caregivers
👨‍👩‍👧 Family reunification & child protection
📚 Child-friendly spaces to help kids keep learning
💧 Access to clean water and urgent food support

No child should be left alone in the rubble of a disaster—they need safety, stability and trusted adults to help them heal.

👉 Your continued compassion can give a child in Venezuela the continued support they need to heal and rebuild after disaster. https://www.sos-usa.org/earthquake-crisis

08/17/2026

Join our friends Vishy and Sumana at this year's Sevathon on September 20! ☀️ This annual event in Sunnyvale, CA (and online!) puts the "fun" in fundraising—combining fitness and philanthropy to support children in need in India.

➡️Can't attend? You can still help a child in India grow up in a loving home by donating to Vishy and Sumana's Sevathon fundraiser:

https://runsignup.com/Race/144899/Charity/27195.

08/14/2026

All Dawit knew was extreme poverty.

No matter how hard they worked, Dawit’s* parents couldn’t provide for his basic needs.

Starving and desperate to survive, the 14-year-old boy left everything, travelling 250 miles to Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa, where he knew no one—with nothing but the clothes on his back.

But without a safe home or parent to protect him, Dawit joined the 100,000 other children trying to survive on the streets. He desperately looked for food, asking passing strangers for spare change to buy something to eat.
No child should grow up alone, scared and hungry—like those experiencing homelessness in Ethiopia.

That’s why SOS created the Children in Street Situations (CiSS) program, which provides children living on the streets with safe homes, nutritious meals, clean clothes, warm beds and more.
With your gift of clothes, a dignity kit or healthy meals, you can give a child living on the streets the comfort, dignity and life-saving food they need—while paving the way for them to move back into a safe, loving home.

Click the link to help welcome a child home today! https://www.sos-usa.org/education-gifts

08/12/2026

Colombia earthquakeThe devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake destroyed more than 5,000 homes, hospitals and schools. Your urgent donation will go directly to support children and families in Colombia with critical, life-saving aid—like nutritious food, clean water, safe shelter and more. https://www.sos-usa.org/colombia_earthquake

08/10/2026

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08/07/2026

Kat Corbett dedicated her life and career to shaping young minds with the knowledge children need to succeed—first founding an elementary school in Toronto, Canada, and then opening the first racially-integrated private school in Florida in 1971.

A staunch believer in the power of compassion, Kat supported many causes, donating her time and resources regularly to many nonprofits, including SOS Children’s Villages.

“She was a true philanthropist in her generosity,” Hillary Corbett, Kat’s daughter, said. “She would sometimes mention to me one organization or another, but I was touched to find that her contacts at these organizations considered her a true friend, not just a donor.”

Kat passed away in May 2023 at the age of 83, but her legacy of love and selflessness lives on in those she educated and inspired—and the lives she’s changing worldwide through her compassionate legacy gift to SOS.
Because planning for the future and changing a child’s life today are not mutually exclusive.

Check out the link to read Kat's full story of hope and learn how you can create a ripple effect of compassion that echoes in the lives of children for generations to come! https://www.sos-usa.org/stories-of-hope-kat

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