SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia was established in response to the devastating 1974 famine. Since then, we have been dedicated to providing quality care, child protection, family and community strengthening, youth empowerment, health, and education services for children and young people who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it. We also play a vital role in delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance to communities affected by conflict, drought, and other crises, with particular attention to the needs of women and children. 

Today, we operate across nine regions, Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, Afar, Sidama, South Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, and Somali, as well as the city administrations of Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa. Through our comprehensive programmes and services, we continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of underserved children, young people, families, and communities, helping to ensure they have the support and opportunities they need to thrive. 

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia provides comprehensive support to children and young people facing challenging circumstances, helping them overcome adversity and enabling them to reach their full potential. Through integrated programmes in quality care, family and community strengthening, education, health, youth empowerment, and humanitarian response, we work to ensure that children grow up in safe, nurturing environments where their rights are protected and their voices are heard. 

Our work is guided by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, the Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, and the Sustainable Development Goals. These frameworks underpin our commitment to placing the best interests of the child at the centre of all programmes, decisions, and interventions.