As a member of SOS Children's Villages International, SOS Children's Villages in Ethiopia was established in response to the devastating 1974 famine. Since then, we have been committed to ensuring that every child grows up with the bonds they need to become their strongest self. To achieve this, our work focuses on strengthening families and communities, providing quality alternative care, promoting youth empowerment and employment, and supporting quality education and early childhood development. Our programmes also focus on strengthening child protection systems and health services, expanding support for
children in street situations, promoting disability inclusion, and providing life-saving humanitarian assistance to communities affected by confict, drought, and other crises, with particular attention to the needs of women and children.

Today, we operate across nine regions of Ethiopia: 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 di􀆬erence in the lives of children, young people, families, and communities, particularly those who are underserved, by helping to ensure they have the support and opportunities they need to thrive.