SOS Children's Villages Kenya

History of SOS CV SOS-Kinderdorf International was founded by Austrian philanthropist Herman Gmeiner in Imst, Austria in 1949. He was committed to helping children in need - children who had lost their homes, security and families as a result of the Second World War. With the support of many donors and co-workers, SOS Children’s Villages has grown to help children around the world. From the first Children’s Village in Imst Austria, SOS Children’s presence is now in135 countries and territories. SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is a member of SOS-Kinderdorf International, the largest private, welfare organization for children around the world. The main objectives is to innovate alternative care and deepen its integration in the community, prevent family separation and strengthen community structures to be responsive to child care and protection, strengthen care and employability of young people, advocate for children who lack adequate parental care. The purpose of SOS Children’s villages in Kenya SOS Children’s Villages Kenya (SOS CV Kenya) is a child focused, non-governmental organization providing care and support to children who have lost or are at risk of losing the care of their biological family. the organization has three care solutions for children who have no adequate parental care hence they respond to their needs through Alternative care interventions, family strengthening, Advocacy and partnership with government and other relevant stakeholders in care and protection of children.