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About Us

We are the largest non-governmental organization dedicated to the care of abandoned and orphaned children, with 70 years of expertise. 

Children are at the heart of everything SOS Children's Villages does, regardless of where we are in the world. SOS Children's Villages is the largest non-governmental organization dedicated to the long-term care of orphaned and abandoned children across the globe.

In addition, SOS provides extensive emergency relief through our trusted partnerships with local agencies and governments, founded upon 70 years of expertise. 

Our History

One person can make a difference. Working together, we make lasting change.  

The first SOS Children’s Village was founded by Hermann Gmeiner in Tyrol, Austria in 1949. As a child welfare worker, Gmeiner saw how children who were orphaned as a result of World War II suffered. He was committed to helping them by building loving families and supportive communities. Click to learn more.

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Through our family support and care programs, medical centers, schools and emergency relief efforts, we impact the lives of millions of children and families.

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Click here to see our financial transparency information in the SOS USA 2017 Annual Report.


2011

Nobel Peace Prize Nominee

Consistently nominated for our work supporting orphaned and abandoned children.

2009

Save the World Award

Nobel Prize Nominee

2008

Mother Teresa Gold Medal

For outstanding contributions to society.

2002

The Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize

For helping to alleviate human suffering.
FOR MILLIONS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD

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