The world's largest NGO protecting abandoned, neglected and abused children, providing loving homes and strengthening families so all children can thrive.
Canada
Joined June 2012
- Tweets2.7K
- Following2.3K
- Followers2.1K
- Likes1.2K
November is #MakeAWillMonth. ๐
For Alicia Quesnel, leaving a gift in her will means helping children and young people grow up with the care and support they need to thrive.
๐ Download our legacy giving brochure: ow.ly/WNvt5104b8j
#LegacyGiving #NoChildAlone
๐ We're proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Charities for 2026!
๐ Thank you to our supporters and partners for helping children and young people grow up with the care and strong relationships they need to thrive.
๐ Learn more: ow.ly/UQBn5101NiP
ALT Charity Intelligence 2026 top 100 charities logo
Financial hardship forced Ivan to leave school. Today, at 21, he runs a successful shoemaking business employing 5 people. Vocational training & business support from SOS Childrenโs Villages Rwanda helped him get there.
๐ Learn more: soschildrensvillages.ca/newsโฆ
Mental health support is vital for children and families affected by the war in Ukraine. ๐
Over two years, SOS Childrenโs Villages' mobile mental health team in Kharkiv supported more than 3,300 people, mostly children.
๐ To learn more: ow.ly/R5jv50ZZsXB
SOS Children's Villages Canada retweeted
We launched the Employability & Entrepreneurship Training Program under the #GreenGrowth project, creating new pathways for 450 young people in #Mogadishu.
In partnership with @arkaanhub, the programme builds market-ready skills for youth, with 60% female participation. Thanks to the Government of Canada through @CanadaDev for its partnership and support. @SOSChildrenCan
#YouthEmpowerment #GreenSkills #Somalia
SOS Children's Villages Canada retweeted
SOS College of Health Sciences University, #Mogadishu, is offering free short courses under #GreenGrowth project, supported by the Government of Canada through @CanadaDev. Young women and youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ๐ 0610934826 / 0615052364. @SOSChildrenCan
#FreeTraining #GreenSkills #Somalia
SOS Children's Villages Canada retweeted
More than 150 young people in #Mogadishu joined a #GreenGrowth project community mobilization session to explore green skills and TVET pathways.
Discussions highlighted how practical, employable skills can create jobs, strengthen climate resilience and advance sustainable development. Thanks to the Government of Canada, through @CanadaDev, and @SOSChildrenCan for their support.
#GreenGrowth #GreenSkills #TVET #Somalia
SOS Children's Villages Canada retweeted
This week, together with @moechesomalia, held a 3-day ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ-๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ in #Mogadishu.
The curriculum covered four in-demand green skills:
๐พClimate-Smart Agribusiness
โ๏ธOff-Grid Solar Systems
๐ฅSolar Stove Making
โป๏ธMedical Waste Management..... 1/2
๐ค Made with AI
Have a donor-advised fund?
Put it to work for children and families.
Recommend a grant to SOS Childrenโs Villages Canada this DAF Day.
Learn more: ow.ly/VBeg50ZT8Up
#DAFDay #DonorAdvisedFund #SOSChildrensVillages
In Bolivia, Pastoria and other mothers are strengthening their voices and self-confidence through conversation, creativity and photography.
Discover their stories:: soschildrensvillages.ca/newsโฆ
#WomenEmpowerment #FamilyStrengthening #SOSChildrensVillages #Bolivia
ALT Mothers in Bolivia strengthen their voices
What happens when children in Nepal have a space where their voices are heard?
Through childrenโs clubs, children and young people are sharing ideas, building confidence and making their voices heard.
Discover the power of being seen: ow.ly/kZ8z50ZPYis
#ChildrensRights
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
Through YouthRISE at SOS Children's Villages Mexico, a robotics ๐ค 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
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
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/siteโฆ
#YouthEmployment
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.
๐Read more: ow.ly/W3mn50ZnEh2
#Ukraine #SOSChildrensVillages #NoChildAlone @soscvukraine
"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/newsโฆ
#YouthEmpowerment
SOS Children's Villages Canada retweeted
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.
Every young person's path is different. So is the support they need to succeed. ๐
This #YouthSkillsDay we're celebrating young people who are building their futures in inspiring ways.
๐ Read their stories: ow.ly/rCyX50ZmJUO
#YouthEmpowerment
Every gift makes a difference for children & families recovering from the earthquakes in Venezuela.
๐ $50 = Dignity kit
๐ $180 = Food for a family
๐ $355 = Child protection & mental health support
๐ $370 = Livelihood kit
Donate: soschildrensvillages.ca/?forโฆ
#EarthquakeResponse
