SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit Hermann-Gmeiner-Fonds Deutschland e.V.
Every child is unique, so SOS-Kinderdörfer works that way! Children develop themselves and their talents best when there is someone who is there for them. They need a caring family environment. SOS-Kinderdörfer support children in their individual personality and accompany them holistically. Thanks to education, medical care and psychological care, they manage to grow out of their distress. The children and young people SOS-Kinderdörfer care for thus become energetic, well-educated adults who give something back to their society. This social impact can be measured: Together with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), SOS-Kinderdörfer have been investigating the effectiveness of the work of SOS Children’s Villages in various countries for years – because it is very important to us that every aid is used efficiently. On all continents: The SOS Children’s Villages are active in more than 130 countries for children in need. With around 3,000 programs and projects, SOS-Kinderdörfer reach almost 3 million people worldwide: children, adolescents and adults. The protection of children and young people is the top priority for the SOS Children’s Villages.
In the Skills Alliance for Ukraine, SOS Children’s Villages is represented with one project:
• The “Socio-economic strengthening of vulnerable Ukrainian families” project aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of vulnerable Ukrainian families affected by the war, primarily focusing on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and those who have lost their livelihoods. Key activities include economic empowerment interventions: Provide training on entrepreneurship and self-employment; Offer financial support in the form of grants for setting up or rebuilding businesses; Facilitate access to online courses and mentorship programs; Psychosocial Support: Offer counseling and psychological services to families; Collaboration with Local Actors: Engage local authorities to ensure sustainability and local ownership.
• Through the project, vulnerable, war-affected families will achieve significant socio-economic improvements. Families are expected to see an increase in their income through self-employment initiatives. Participants will benefit from targeted training and financial support, resulting in enhanced entrepreneurial activities. This boost in self-employment will lead to greater financial stability and reduced dependency on external aid. The project also aims to improve coordination between local actors. Community-based organisations, local authorities and businesses will work together more effectively to develop and implement concrete measures to support vulnerable families. This coordinated approach will ensure sustainability. This initiative is aligned with national economic strategies and the Sustainable Development Goals. Through this project, SOS Children’s Villages aims to foster resilience and stability among war-affected families in Ukraine.
As of May 2025, 181 beneficiaries have been trained across the Poltava, Kyiv, and Lviv regions. This includes 160 women, 147 IDPs, and 5 persons with disabilities