Sos Children's Villages Ethiopia

sos children's villages ethiopia is a member of sos - kinderdorf international, the largest private child welfare organization in the world. sos children’s villages ethiopia started its humanitarian work with the opening of the first village in mekelle in 1974. it began its work by providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine. today, its programs have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at the risk of losing, the love, care and protection of their families and/or caregivers. working in close cooperation with donors, the government and community based organizations (cbos), sos children’s villages ethiopia has continued supporting thousands of children who have lost parental care and at risk of losing it. no child should grow up alone!