SOS Children's Village Mozambique

SOS Children's Villages started its work in Mozambique, at a time when the country was deeply immersed in civil war. Apart from providing family-based care, the organisation's main aim has been to strengthen family ties. Numerous SOS Emergency Relief Programmes have been organised since the organisation became active in Mozambique. Even for Sub-Saharan Africa standards, Mozambique is a very poor country: 72 per cent of the population lives in poverty. Families are struggling to cover even their most basic needs, such as run Strengthening families: Since 2011, SOS Children’s Villages has worked with local communities in Mozambique to support vulnerable families so that they can stay together. We ensure that they have access to basic goods and services such as health care and education, in order to enable them to effectively protect and care for their children. Care in SOS families: If, in spite of all support, children are unable to stay with their parents, they can find a new home in an SOS family in one of our 6 SOS Children’s Villages in Mozambique. Here children grow up with their brothers and sisters in a safe environment. Wherever possible, we work closely with the children’s family of origin, so that they can stay in touch. In some cases, the children can return to live with their families, and when this happens, we support them during the period of change and adjustment. Education: Children attend the kindergartens and schools run by SOS Children’s Villages in Mozambique. Support for young people: We provide young people with support and training until they are able to live independently. Emergency Relief programme: Mozambique is frequently affected by natural disasters. As well as providing immediate support, shelter and sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, SOS Children’s Villages also focuses on preventing the separation of children and families, and ensures that they are given psychological and health care support.