SOS Children's Villages
SOS Children is the world’s largest orphan charity. For nearly sixty years, its main role has been to help children whose parents are not there for them: AIDS orphans, street children, child soldiers and children orphaned by war, poverty, illness or natural disasters. Traditionally, SOS Children provide children with a home, a family and a new mother in a purpose-built local Village, where they can stay until they are ready for independent life. They currently run 475 of these unique Villages caring directly for more than 70,000 children in 123 countries worldwide. To support these children as well as those in the local community, SOS also run 242 nurseries and 190 schools, ensuring that they gain the education and knowledge they need to become successful members of society. In areas where medical support is scarce or non-existent, SOS build Medical Centres which provide communities with immediate medical treatment and preventative and palliative care. SOS also offer skills, training, education, counselling, micro-loans and improved nutrition to vulnerable families so they are able to provide for their children and stay together through difficult times. And in times of conflict, famine or disaster, SOS are quick to provide emergency assistance. For more information or to find out how you can support the charity by sponsoring a child, visit: www.soschildren.org
