Through the gift of sponsorship, you help provide a child with a safe home, a loving family, medical care, and quality education. These services not only support the child you sponsored but also benefit other families in the surrounding community.

We are proud to share that 85% of your contributions go directly to our work with children. Around 70% directly supports your child and their village, 5% helps reach children in other SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia with greater needs, and 10% ensures essential oversight and program quality. The remaining 15% is used for donor care and administration.

Because raising a child requires ongoing support, each child is supported by multiple sponsors. This not only ensures financial stability but also allows your child to feel connected to a global network of caring individuals.

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is one of the leading organizations dedicated to supporting children. Since 1974, we have been providing loving homes and long-term care, earning the trust of government and child-focused partners across the country.

We believe that building a more peaceful and equitable world starts with children. When children grow up happy, healthy, and well-educated, they are empowered to shape a better future. With your support, we move closer to ensuring every child grows up in a caring family environment.

Protecting the rights, dignity, and privacy of the children in our care is a top priority. We kindly ask sponsors to refer to the child you sponsored by first name only when sharing with others. For safeguarding reasons, we do not share sensitive details such as religion or ethnic background. Your identity also remains confidential unless you choose to communicate directly.

We are committed to transparency and accountability. SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is audited annually, and we strive to ensure every contribution is used responsibly to support children and families in need.

Your sponsorship provides more than just financial support; it brings stability and hope. Because our care for each child spans many years, your consistent commitment allows us to plan confidently for their future. Your support helps provide education, nutrition, healthcare, and emotional support, allowing children to grow up in a safe and loving environment. We could not do this life-changing work without you.

Yes, we warmly welcome visits! Our villages are loving homes with daily routines, so we kindly ask that you contact us at least two weeks in advance. This gives us time to coordinate with the village and ensure your visit is meaningful.

If you sponsor a child in the foster care program and wish to visit them, please note that, as the child lives within the community, visits can only be arranged at the village.

Absolutely, Children love to receive letters and photos from their sponsors! If you decide to do so, you may want to describe your everyday life, family, pets, or hobbies. While you are welcome to invite your child to write back, please understand that the ability to respond may be limited due to his or her age, education level, or competing activities or interests.

We hope you will be part of the child’s life for as long as possible, ideally, until they leave our care and begin their journey toward independent adulthood. However, we understand that life circumstances can change. You are always in full control of your sponsorship and can modify or cancel it at any time. Reach out to us if you ever need to adjust your sponsorship.

We are here for you. If you need to pause, adjust, or cancel your sponsorship for any reason, please do not hesitate to reach out. Life brings changes, and we respect and support your decisions. We are here to assist you with any adjustments or answer any questions you may have.

The child you sponsor may have multiple sponsors. The contributions from a single donor often do not cover all the basic needs of a child, including nutritious meals, healthcare, quality education, and emotional support. Your sponsorship is a vital part of a larger community of kind-hearted individuals working together to give a child the best possible life.

Most young people become independent somewhere between 19 and 23 years of age, following both their individual development and the social and cultural norms of their community.

SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia also works with local authorities to reunite children with their family of origin if it is possible and, in the child’s, best interest. We will notify you immediately if the child you sponsored leaves the care of SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia. At that time, you will have the opportunity to sponsor another child or discontinue your sponsorship.