The Mother...

Every abandonded child is given a mother as a permanent contact person. An SOS Children's Village mother knows the same cares, duties and joys as every other mother. She is the head of the family and runs her own household. The Mother gives the children entrusted to her care, love, security and trust- things every child needs for a healthy development.

Brothers and Sisters...

An SOS Children's Village family consits of the Mother and eight to ten children. Natural siblings stay together. Boys and girls of various ages grow up in a family house.

The Home...

Every SOS Children's Village family has its own house which is a permanent home for every child. The SOS houses are designed for a large family with many children. At the heart of each unit is the living/ dining room, the centre of family life. The Mother has her own room and four to five children share a bedroom.

The Village...

An SOS Children's Village generally consists of fifteen family houses and are usually located in attractive surroundings, near a large town or city.