Every 2.2 seconds a child loses a parent somewhere in the world.

At least 0 children during the time you've been on our website.

Change a life for about $1 a day.

You can provide a vulnerable child in

with a family, a stable and loving home, an opportunity to learn, and a healthy future.

Why should I sponsor a child?

Children are in crisis.

124million

children and youth don't go to school

151million

children have lost one or both parents

230million

children live in areas affected by armed conflict

570million

children live in extreme poverty

HELP A CHILD NOW

HOW CAN I HELP THESE CHILDREN?

Become an SOS Sponsor, and YOU give a child:

A caring mother and loving family

As a sponsor, you make sure that a child who has lost their family doesn’t lose everything. Orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children will grow up in one of our SOS families with an SOS Mother and sisters and brothers — with every effort made to keep biological siblings together. Each home is headed by a trained caregiver, an SOS Mother, who raises each child with the individual care and attention they need. As a family, they build emotional ties together that last a lifetime.

A stable home and supportive community

As a sponsor, you open the door to a secure and loving home for a child. Every SOS family lives in their own house within an SOS Village. We have over 560 SOS Villages around the world. Under its roof, children enjoy a real sense of security and belonging, which is critically important for children who need special support and protection. Living as integrated members of the local community, children are able to grow and learn together and SOS families form a network of mutual support.

The opportunity for a quality education

As a sponsor, you set a child on the path towards a bright future. Every child in an SOS family has access to quality education from kindergarten through vocational training or university. Sponsors give a child the chance to just be a kid — to learn, grow and play in a safe and loving environment. Your sponsorship delivers education opportunities that help break the cycle of poverty.

Building blocks for a healthy future

As a sponsor, you provide an at-risk child with proper nutrition, urgent and ongoing medical care to be healthy and strong. Sponsoring also enables lifesaving healthcare including vaccinations, HIV/AIDS treatments and mental health programs, through our established medical centers around the world.

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WHAT CONNECTION WILL I HAVE WITH MY SPONSORED CHILD?

When you sponsor a child, you’re part of the family.

As an SOS Sponsor, you will help provide a child in need with the love and long-term support they need to shape their own futures. Here’s what to expect when you become a child sponsor:

Receive your welcome packet with information about your sponsored child

Receive updates on your sponsored child, including photos (look how they’re growing)

Write letters to your sponsored child

Celebrate their birthday

Build a long-lasting relationship

I'm ready to sponsor a child now!

I still have more questions...

Check out our Sponsorship FAQs page for common questions about child sponsorship.

View Sponsorship FAQs

Where are the SOS villages located?

There are over 570 SOS Villages worldwide, including the United States.

570villages

134countries

From Famine to Harvard

"Like me, these children were alone or without adequate care before they were welcomed into their SOS family. Like me, these children would be out on the streets or worse if it weren't for the love, care and stability they get at the SOS Village."

Gebre, Alumni and Sponsor

Paying It Forward

Born in Senegal, but tragic family circumstances led Irene, who was just 20 months old to be raised in an SOS family in Germany. She later moved to the United States where she has been heading the SOS Children’s Villages Atlanta Volunteer Chapter for more than a decade.

Irene, Alumni and Sponsor

Bringing Sponsorship Home

From Boston, MA, she sponsors three children in Nigeria, every child they sponsor is the same age as one of her children. She told SOS that one of the main reasons she and her husband decided to become SOS Sponsors was to teach their three children about other cultures.

Rachel, SOS Sponsor

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1-888-SOS-4KIDS

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Washington, DC 20006

Privacy & Security

SOS Children’s Villages - USA, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with EIN Tax ID#: 13-6188433

SOS Children’s Villages - USA, Inc. is the U.S. headquarters of SOS Children’s Villages International

Every 2.2 seconds a child loses a parent somewhere in the world.

At least 0 children during the time you've been on our website.

Change a life for about $1 a day.

Children are in crisis.

Become an SOS Sponsor, and YOU give a child:

A caring mother and loving family

A stable home and supportive community

The opportunity for a quality education

Building blocks for a healthy future

When you sponsor a child, you’re part of the family.

I still have more questions...

There are over 570 SOS Villages worldwide, including the United States.

From Famine to Harvard

Paying It Forward

Bringing Sponsorship Home

It takes a village to raise a child.

Sponsor

Donate

Contact Us

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