Our mission - What we do
We build families for children in need
We work for children who are orphaned, abandoned
or whose families are unable to care for them. We
give these children the opportunity to build lasting
relationships within a family.
Our family approach in the SOS Children‘s Village is
based on four principles: Each child needs a mother,
and grows up most naturally with brothers and sisters,
in their own house, within a supportive village
environment.
We help them shape their own futures
We enable children to live according to their own
culture and religion, and to be active members of the
community.
We help children to recognise and express their individual
abilities, interests and talents.
We ensure that children receive the education and
skills training they need to be successful and contributing
members of society.
We share in the development of their communities
We share in community life and respond to the social
development needs of society‘s most vulnerable children
and young people.
We establish facilities and programmes that aim to
strengthen families and prevent the abandonment of
children.
We join hands with community members to provide
education and health care, and respond to emergencies.
