About SOS Children's Villages Canada
A loving home for every child
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Founded
- 1969
- Company type
- Nonprofit
We are the world's largest NGO protecting abandoned, neglected and abused children, providing loving homes and strengthening families so all children and young people can thrive.
We are non-political and non-denominational. We are a proud member of SOS Children's Villages International, which operates in over 130 countries. For more than 75 years, we have been caring for the world's most vulnerable children. The office in Canada has been active since 1969.
We are not just a large NGO but a recognized and respected one. We are recipients of the prestigious 2002 Hilton Humanitarian Prize and have been nominated 14 times for the Nobel Peace Prize, a testament to our commitment and impact.
_________Mission Statement_________
SOS Children's Villages provides children in need with a caring, loving, and secure family environment where their basic needs for food, health, shelter, and education are met.
SOS Children's Villages creates opportunities for children to become responsible, contributing members of society by providing Villages and community support where stable, nurturing homes exist to meet the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of children so that they develop into their strongest selves and thrive.
Specialties
- prevents family separation
- protects children and strengthens families during emergencies
- has programs in over 130 countries and territories
- child-centred
- individualized and holistic approach to care
- over 700 youth programs to help young people transition into adulthood
- over 550 SOS Children's Villages worldwide
- over 450 schools and vocational training centres run by SOS Children's Villages
- and largest child-focused organization in the world
Company locations
560 Rochester St, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5K2, CA
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- People linked to this company
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