The journey can sometimes be very long, with many stops on the way. Eventually, the children arrive at an SOS Children's Village. It is here that they find a caring SOS mother, brothers and sisters - the shelter of a home. Now normal life can begin for them - with everything that is part of it such as kindergarten, school, laughter, quarrel, family life.
Each SOS Children's Village consists of an average of ten to 15 family houses. Many villages also include a kindergarten that is also open to children from the surrounding communities. SOS Children's Villages are open spaces. We place a strong emphasis on the integration of the children into their surrounding environment, as well as on their exchange and contact with neighboring communities. Family strengthening programs and other social services for families and children in need are an integral part of the activities of SOS Children's Villages in many locations.