Our news and stories

20. Mai 2025 – We are delighted to have H.S.H. Tatjana von Lattorff, Princess von und zu Liechtenstein, at our side as our patron. Her commitment is a great honor and support for our work. More

13. Mai 2025 – As Gaza plunges deeper and deeper into a humanitarian catastrophe, children are not only being killed in the war - they are now also at risk of starvation. More

8. Mai 2025 – As it has done for over 70 years, the SOS Holiday Village Caldonazzo in northern Italy will soon open its doors again this year for around 1,500 children from European SOS Children's Villages. More

30. April 2025 – Once again this year, the pharmacy at Postplatz in Schaan is supporting us with the sale of beauty products. More

24. April 2025 – To mark the tenth anniversary of the "UEFA Foundation for Children", UEFA initiated a fundraising campaign among its member associations to support projects for disadvantaged children. More

14. April 2025 – Tschütscher Zahnärzte AG in Schaan presented SOS Children's Villages with a cheque for CHF 2,000 as part of its 2024 social campaign. The amount will benefit the mother-child program of SOS Children's Villages. More

20. März 2025 – The new video campaign impressively shows how AI makes the stories and memories of refugee children visible. More

20. März 2025 – By making a donation to the SOS Children's Village Foundation in your will, you can do good beyond your lifetime and give disadvantaged children a better future. More

21. Februar 2025 – We present our Annual Report 2024, providing a comprehensive insight into the activities, successes and challenges of the past year. More

20. Februar 2025 – FC Presta organized an indoor football tournament for a good cause in February 2025. More

18. Februar 2025 – In 2024, the team at Apotheke am Postplatz in Schaan once again demonstrated its solidarity by donating to children in need. More

5. Februar 2025 – Class 1d of the Liechtenstein Grammar School offered home-baked cookies in Vaduz in return for a donation and supported the SOS Children's Village Liechtenstein with the proceeds of CHF 800. More

30. Januar 2025 – A sales campaign at the Christmas market and a food waste initiative generated an impressive CHF 2,625.85 in donations. The check was ceremoniously handed over to Maike Hilti. More

27. Januar 2025 – The Kiwanis Club Liechtenstein presented a donation of CHF 3,000 to the SOS Children's Village Liechtenstein for the "Early Help" program, which supports families in need. More

23. Januar 2025 – The SOS Children's Village Rafah in Gaza lies in ruins. After the ceasefire, the extent of the destruction is clear to see: homes have been razed to the ground, infrastructure is missing and the children are still dependent on urgently needed help. More

20. Januar 2025 – The ceasefire brings hope, but the need remains great: children and families in the Gaza Strip continue to suffer from hunger, homelessness and trauma. SOS Children's Villages calls for long-term help to rebuild destroyed livelihoods and create prospects for the future. More

16. Januar 2025 – Pupils donate CHF 500 from their salt and pepper shaker sales to the SOS Children's Village for aid in Ukraine. They proudly hand over the check to Magdalena Frommelt and Annika Willi. More

16. Dezember 2024 – Students from Triesen raised money for a good cause with a special event at this year's Christmas market. A symbolic check was proudly presented to Maike Hilti. More

20. November 2024 – The international SOS campaign ‘Stomping for Peace’ was presented to the public today at the private school formatio in the presence of the member of government Dominique Hasler and together with the pupils we stomped for peace. More

24. Oktober 2024 – Four schools from Liechtenstein responded to the call from SOS Children's Villages and made a touching video as part of the international awareness campaign "Stomping for Peace" to stand up for the rights of children in war zones. More

10. Oktober 2024 – We at SOS Children's Villages Liechtenstein would like to thank the visitors and all those who purchased an SOS teddy bear at our annual market stand in Eschen. More

8. Oktober 2024 – At this year's LIHGA 2024, the BEVO Vorsorgestiftung stand was dedicated to a good cause. With refreshing mocktails, the dedicated team attracted numerous visitors who not only enjoyed the delicious non-alcoholic drinks, but also made generous donations. More

29. September 2024 – From September 30 to October 4, our SOS trainers will once again be on the road in Liechtenstein classrooms, conducting workshops on heart education and social learning. More

25. September 2024 – Maike Hilti from SOS Children's Villages Liechtenstein was delighted to receive a donation check for CHF 1500 from Petra Sternat and Alexander Berger from the Gorfion Familotel. Following the jointly organized charity family party, the hotel is now setting another example of its social commitment. More

18. September 2024 – On September 18, 2024, interested teachers were introduced to the use of the SOS cardiac boxes by our SOS cardiac trainer Sarah Tanzer. More

15. September 2024 – Securitas (Liechtenstein) AG and SOS-Kinderdorf (Liechtenstein) e.V. are working together to protect children. A specially designed colouring book deals with how to deal with dangerous situations in a playful and child-friendly way, and is also great fun to colour in. More

5. September 2024 – For the third time, SOS Children's Villages and Stein Egerta Adult Education are organizing a public information event to mark International Wills Day. On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, three lectures will be held at SAL Schaan on the topics of "Communities of heirs", "How can I support social causes with my estate?" and "Subjective and objective elements of an estate valuation". More

2. September 2024 – In our freshly printed SOS magazine, we once again cover a wide range of our programmes and campaigns over the past few months. More

31. August 2024 – Together with the family hotel Gorfion, we will transform the Stubistrasse in Malbun into a place full of fun, games and entertainment for the whole family on August 31. Join us and get ready for an unforgettable time full of fun and adventure. https://gorfion.li/familienfest/ More

20. August 2024 – With this aid package, you can help children get to school safely and more quickly. Donate a bike and change lives! More

12. August 2024 – Today we celebrate World Youth Day, a day to honor the enthusiasm and vision of our young people. You are the future and have the potential to change the world! More

6. August 2024 – Children have the right to the best possible healthcare, clean drinking water, healthy food and a clean, safe environment. We are committed to ensuring that these rights are realized in Liechtenstein. More

29. Juli 2024 – Your support is urgently needed to enable life-saving humanitarian aid in Gaza. More

24. Juli 2024 – Thanks to your support in spring, neglected children can now enjoy their summer to the full. More

23. Juli 2024 – Thank you for the cooperation and for the visit, Dirk Lothal! Our meeting showed that humanity and technology can go hand in hand. More

16. Juli 2024 – The footballs donated by Beamerfussballverein Ruggell have now found their new owners - two football-loving boys from Liechtenstein aged 7 and 11. A huge thank you to the Beamerfussballverein for this generous donation! More

9. Juli 2024 – Tschütscher Zahn Ärzte AG in Schaan has been a corporate partner of SOS Children's Villages Liechtenstein since the beginning of 2024. More

8. Juli 2024 – Thank you for your generous donation and the Euro Cup balls, which help to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we are committed to helping these young people. More

2. Juli 2024 – The pupils put their idea into practice with great commitment. The waffle sale was a complete success and the proceeds can now support SOS Children's Villages. We would like to thank the pupils of 3C from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for the donation, the campaign and the commitment involved! You have shown how you can make a big difference with simple means. More

1. Juli 2024 – At last year's LittleMudRun, the children's fun run of the 2023 Bank Frick LieMudRun, 504 children aged 6 to 13 had a lot of fun. The big ones and the little ones tackled a challenging course with age-appropriate obstacles and were thrilled when they reached the finish line. More

25. Juni 2024 – SOS Children's Village in Rafah evacuated In order to increase the safety of the camps, the team on site worked on marking and visibility: Banners with the logo were hung up, logos were printed on the tents. The team is working with organizations to set up an infirmary in the camps. More

21. Juni 2024 – We wish everyone a Happy Pride Month! It is especially important for young people to be accepted for who they are. We would like to draw attention to the fact that all children and young people need protection from discrimination. More

23. Mai 2024 – We are delighted to be able to distribute our popular SOS Heart Boxes to teachers in Liechtenstein again for the 2024/2025 school year. More

7. Mai 2024 – Year after year, war children and children from precarious social backgrounds are able to spend carefree summer vacations in the SOS Holiday Village Caldonazzo. Here they can simply be children together with their peers. More

23. April 2024 – Netzwerk Familie Liechtenstein is a prevention project of the Sophie von Liechtenstein Foundation and the Liechtenstein Red Cross. They support parents with children aged 0-5 in stressful life situations. More

10. April 2024 – Thank you for your generous donation, which will help to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we are committed to helping these young people. More

8. April 2024 – 5 years of SOS Children's Villages Liechtenstein! Your anniversary donation underlines our social commitment by helping to change a child's life for the better. Thank you! More

13. März 2024 – In March, FC Presta organized a charity indoor soccer tournament in which 90 players from 9 teams took part. The tournament raised over CHF 1,200 for SOS Children's Villages Liechtenstein. More

4. März 2024 – Excuse me? How should we understand this? Quite simply: Customers of the pharmacy on Postplatz in Schaan (Helpers) are helping to support SOS Children's Villages (Helpers) with their purchase of Nuxe products and the associated donation to the earthquake victims in Syria. More

23. Januar 2024 – The eighth grade of Vaduz secondary school built and distributed a "Firelamp" as part of their project lessons. More

22. Januar 2024 – As you know, we are passionate about opening up new paths for young people. More

16. Januar 2024 – After almost two years of war, the educational situation of pupils in Ukraine is massively impaired. More

4. Januar 2024 – The Schaan carol singers will be out and about between January 2 and 6. More

18. Dezember 2023 – The lives of the children in our care at the SOS Children's Village in Rafah are in acute danger. More

11. Dezember 2023 – We say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for musical goosebumps and a generous donation. More

7. Dezember 2023 – Telecom Liechtenstein AG is setting an example of social responsibility by making a donation of CHF 5,000.00 to SOS Children's Villages Liechtenstein. More

4. Dezember 2023 – WOW, so much light for the benefit of disadvantaged people here in Liechtenstein! Yesterday's first national donation day in Vaduz organized by www.liacht.li was a complete success. More

23. November 2023 – Seven children had every reason to be happy: they won the first three prizes in the SOS Children's Village competition at the Eschner fair. More

21. November 2023 – Laughing children, their mouths smeared with cake, playing and chattering with joy. Parents look at their offspring with happy eyes and also enjoy the cake. More

26. Oktober 2023 – The war in Ukraine continues to rage. Millions of children live in fear and terror. More

16. Oktober 2023 – Take a well-motivated SOS Children's Village team, teddy bears, an attractive SOS Children's Village stand with the LUKIhaus... More

9. Oktober 2023 – Israeli and Palestinian children of the Children's Villages in safety. More

21. September 2023 – This year, the Workers Council decided to support SOS Children's Village Liechtenstein. More

1. September 2023 – Yesterday, our staff member Sarah Tanzer was able to support 22 teachers in implementing the SOS Heart Box. More

17. August 2023 – For the second time, SOS Children's Villages is organising the Day of the Will together with Stein Egerta Adult Education. More

5. August 2023 – Over the next two months, employees of the Federal Police will be sweating for children in need. More

4. August 2023 – The effects of the climate crisis are becoming increasingly apparent around the world. More

11. Juli 2023 – Over the next two months, employees of the Federal Police will be sweating for children in need. More

29. Juni 2023 – Yesterday there was something to celebrate - namely the reopening of the Migros branch in Schaan. More

21. Juni 2023 – Forced marriages, child marriages, abuse, violence and other forms of exploitation of women and girls have risen sharply in Afghanistan. More

13. Juni 2023 – The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine has triggered a humanitarian crisis in the middle of the war zone. More

30. Mai 2023 – Kiwanisclub Liechtenstein supports local family programme. More

22. Mai 2023 – After a difficult time, Jasmin comes to the parent-child living in the SOS Children's Village Burgenland with her son about two years ago. More

4. Mai 2023 – From now on, the pharmacy at the Postplatz in Schaan supports our earthquake relief. More

25. April 2023 – Due to fighting in the immediate vicinity, the SOS Children's Village in Sudan's capital Khartoum was evacuated last Monday. More

31. März 2023 – SOS Children's Villages is on the ground in Syria with an emergency team. Our emergency coordinator Julian Erjautz talks about the situation. More

17. März 2023 – "Our experience is that derailed families often can't get back on track without involving fathers," says social worker Festim Prognadi from Albania. More

28. Februar 2023 – We start the second project year with the SOS Heart Box: All teachers of the 4th - 8th grade are invited to order their personal SOS Heart Box. More

17. Februar 2023 – The devastating earthquake in Syria also shocked the children from the SOS Children's Villages in Damascus. More

10. Februar 2023 – Thousands of people were buried under the rubble, countless families have lost their homes and are homeless in the winter cold. More

3. Februar 2023 – Supporting abandoned young people: Helping is simply a pleasure! More

24. Januar 2023 – Around 37,000 children and young people live on the streets in Germany. More

19. Januar 2023 – Ghada, the girl in the photo, is the youngest of 5 children and was born in Syria with Down Syndrome. More

17. Januar 2023 – For many years, the Lions Club Liechtenstein has been committed to social causes. More

13. Januar 2023 – The Schellenberg carol singers went from house to house in the community on 4 and 5 January 2023 and collected for the SOS emergency aid in the Tigray region. More

9. Januar 2023 – Donors from Liechtenstein were once again extremely generous at Christmas time! More

20. Dezember 2022 – The painting shop Atelier B&B for customised interior and exterior solutions has decided to support this project with CHF 2'000 as a Christmas donation. More

13. Dezember 2022 – The third "LittleMudRun", the fun run for children, was a complete success despite the gloomy weather. More

2. Dezember 2022 – As of now, donations can be made to SOS Children's Villages Liechtenstein using Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning or Ethereum. More

23. November 2022 – Lots of excitement, great jubilation and palpitations: these were our emotions at yesterday's award ceremony for the Equal Opportunities Award! More

21. November 2022 – Being an SOS parent is a special profession with unique duties and challenges. While it is often described as a calling and a vocation, specialised training is a key step to becoming an SOS parent. More

14. November 2022 – Eleven years of war, unrest and displacement have also threatened the education of an entire generation More

26. Oktober 2022 – WOW! We are blown away by yesterday's LGT Award for social engagement! More

24. Oktober 2022 – As a sponsor, you help children in crisis in a sustainable way. Because your long-term support gives children in the SOS Children's Village the chance of a good and self-determined future. Improve the lives of children forever! More

3. Oktober 2022 – Poverty and violence characterise the lives of children in Palestine, which includes the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. More

27. September 2022 – With the SOS Heart Box, the SOS Children's Village has created a ready-made teaching and learning material for schools so that children can expand their social skills such as mindfulness, appreciation and mutual reinforcement. More

20. September 2022 – The coming winter could be one of the toughest in decades for Ukraine. More

14. September 2022 – Without decisive action, 8 million children are at risk of death from starvation. More

9. September 2022 – Our staff member Yevgeniya Rzayeva never intended to leave her home in Kiev. More

2. September 2022 – We are overwhelmed! 24 classes as well as several school social workers introduce the SOS Heart Box! More