No child should grow up alone

SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya is dedicated to child care and development. Our mission is to create inclusive societies where the most vulnerable and marginalized children can thrive. Through five programs across various counties in Kenya, we provide a nurturing family environment for children to grow.

Children need stable, supportive and caring relationships to develop to their full potential. When their rights are respected and realised, they are able to succeed in life. At SOS Children’s Villages, we embrace the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child which recognises that a caring and protective family is central to a child’s development. Similarly, we work in line with the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children, which highlight the crucial role of a child’s family and the importance of appropriate alternative care.

With our unique model of SOS family care, we create a family-like environment for children who are without adequate parental care. In our work with SOS families we constantly gain experience and expand our care expertise. We amplify this knowledge to prevent vulnerable families from breaking down through family strengthening and to engage in other forms of locally relevant alternative care.