SOS Children's Villages take action for children as an independent non-governmental social organization. We respect varying religions and cultures, and we work in countries and communities where our mission can contribute to development. We work in the spirit of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and we promote these rights around the world. With the SOS Children's Village concept, our organization pioneered a family approach to the long-term care of orphaned and abandoned children. The concept
is based on four principles.
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The Mother: Each child has a caring parent. |
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The SOS mother builds a close relationship with every
child entrusted to her, and provides the security,
love and stability that each child needs. As a
child care professional, she lives together with
the children, guides their development, and runs
her household independently. She recognizes and
respects each child's family background, cultural
roots and religion.
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Brothers and Sisters: Family ties grow naturally. |
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Girls and boys of different ages live together
as brothers and sisters, with natural brothers
and sisters always staying within the same SOS
family. These children and their SOS mother builds
emotional ties that last a lifetime.
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The House: Each family creates its own home. |
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The house is the family's home, with its own unique
feeling, rhythm and routine. Under its roof, children
enjoy a real sense of security and belonging.
Children grow and learn together, sharing responsibilities
and all the joys and sorrows of daily life.
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The Village: The SOS family is a part of the community. |
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SOS families live together, forming a supportive
village environment where children enjoy a happy
childhood. The families share experiences and
offer one another a helping hand. They also live
as integrated and contributing members of the
local community. Through his or her family, village
and community, each child learns to participate
actively in society.
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