SOS Children's Villages Rwanda

Since 1949, SOS Children’s Villages (SOS CV RW) has been at the forefront in provision of quality care and protection for children who lost or are at risk of losing parental care. In Rwanda, SOS CV RW has been providing alternative care to children since 1979 and is a recognized and leading organisation in child care and protection. As of today, SOS CV RW Rwanda is an independent member association affiliated to the SOS Federation. As an active advocate for the promotion of child rights, SOS CV RW brings in expertise in child care, youth employability, community & family strengthening, education and remedial learning, mental health & psychosocial support, adolescent reproductive health and rights, community based integration of children living in street situation and environment. SOS CV RW is part of the national network of organizations working on alternative care in Rwanda through the Tubarerere Mu Muryango Programme and actively participates in the National Child Protection Working Group and collaborates with other national and local agencies on issues related to children’s rights, alternative care for children and family strengthening. SOS CV RW has managed numerous grants from donors such as the German Federal Ministry of Cooperation and Development (BMZ), DANIDA, USAID. SOS CV RW has a strong Program, M&E, grants management, and finance teams, fund development and communication overseeing and supporting the implementation of all grants and programs, with expertise in major donor rules and regulations. From various audit reports, SOS CV RW has depicted good accountability of resources both from external and in country donors. It has collaborations with community-based organisations and local authority in project locations to enhance local ownership in identification and support of vulnerable children and families for sustainability of it projects. SOS Children’s Villages is currently implementing 14 projects in 8 districts.