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SOS Children’s Villages

​To ensure that every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect, and security across 136 countries, including the United States.

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EIN

13-6188433

CFC Number

10906

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Charity Photos

  • Title: From abandoned to unconditionally loved: Two girls in Ethiopia find loving homes
  • Charity: SOS Children’s Villages USA
  • Country: Ethiopia
  • Photo Credit: Alea Horst

  • Title: How trauma-informed care transforms children’s futures: Hannah’s story
  • Charity: SOS Children’s Villages USA
  • Country: Ethiopia
  • Photo Credit: Alea Horst

  • Title: SOS Children’s Villages, Ethiopia
  • Charity:  SOS Children’s Villages USA
  • Country: Ethiopia
  • Photo Credit: Alea Horst

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Charity Impact

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When Josefina was just two years old, her world was shattered by a horrific act of domestic violence. Her father fatally attacked her mother and was incarcerated, leaving Josefina and her older sister alone and traumatized—without the care or love of a parent. The sisters were taken in by their great-grandmother, a kind woman with limited means. Despite her best efforts, she couldn’t manage the demands of raising two young children. Fortunately, a social worker intervened and connected the family with SOS Children’s Villages in Namibia. Josefina and her sister moved into their new SOS home, and though the adjustment was difficult at first, they soon began to feel safe and supported. With the patient care of her SOS Mother and the familiar comfort of her sister, Josefina slowly came out of her shell. She started to trust again and found joy in everyday moments—attending school, playing outside, and enjoying...
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