A loving home  for every child

what we do

SOS Children's Villages is a child focused, social development organization providing care and support to children who have lost or who are at risk of losing the care of their biological family. SOS Children's Villages in Ghana is a member of SOS-Kinderdorf International, the largest private, welfare organization for children all over the world.

SOS Children’s Villages has been active in Ghana since 1974, and has presence in Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi and Tamale. The first village was built in Tema through the efforts of two gallant Ghanaian women; Madam Alice Appiah (affectionately called Grandma Alice) & retired social worker Madam Mercy Adebi Busia (Sister-in-law to Dr. K. A Busia, second Prime Minister of Ghana)

Madam Mercy Busia was moved by the sad fate of children being cast out by their families for reasons of traditional beliefs and decided to take action. During a visit to Norway in 1967/68, she found out about the work of SOS Children's Villages and contacted Hermann Gmeiner to discuss the possibility of setting up an SOS village here in Ghana. Hermann Gmeiner visited Ghana two years later and the first SOS Children’s Village in Ghana was established.

The late Mrs. Alice Affuma Appea popularly known as Grandma Alice was one of the first executive members of the Association and devoted her life, time and efforts to see it well rooted in Ghana

Currently, we have four programme locations in Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi and Tamale. We also run special projects across the country. 

Family Like Care

WE PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH LOVING HOMES
For over 50 years, SOS Children's Villages in Ghana has been providing children with loving and stable homes.

Family Strengthening

We strengthen families
Due to challenging circumstances, parents/families struggle to provide their children with a loving and stable home.

Youth Development

Empowering young people for a better tomorrow
SOS Children’s Villages empowers young people to acquire the skills they need to transition to the workplace and independent life.

ICT4D

The Digital Village Project
Launched in 2017, the Digital Village project aims to modernise and advance the daily operations of the SOS Children’s Village houses.

Get Involved

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Become a part of our movement by donating to our cause today!

Become a sponsor


Become a Committed giver from as low as GHC250 per month.

HelP SUSTAINABLY

There are millions of orphaned children around the world. Children who have lost everything. When you sponsor a child, you are helping give one of these orphaned or abandoned children a family and a future.

With your child sponsorship, you are directly contributing to the costs of raising the child you are sponsoring. That means you’re providing food, clothing, parental care, housing, education, healthcare and all things needed for a happy and healthy childhood.

With your help, children who have lost everything get a mother, brothers, sisters and everything they need to have a normal childhood in a loving home.

Sponsor a child now and change a child’s life today!

HOUSE SPONSORSHIP

Does your Corporate Social Responsibility aim to contribute both financially and through staff involvement? Do you want to be certain that your investment and involvement will create immense impact?

Through an annual contribution of GH¢25, 000, you will be allocated a specific family in a specific village whom you will sponsor. Your donation will be used to supplement the running costs of the house.

As the house sponsor you will be welcome to visit the children and even to take them on outings. Some sponsors celebrate their birthdays with the family. Many sponsors stay involved for years and get to see the children grow and develop. This is a mutually rewarding partnership. We would welcome your enquiries.

SPONSOR A VILLAGE

When you choose to sponsor a Village, you contribute towards the support of all the children living there by helping to meet their collective needs and ensuring the ongoing operation of the Village. The money is used to help cover the running costs of the SOS Children's Village including the:

  • Maintenance of the houses,
  • New acquisitions (e.g. furniture, household and other appliances, etc.) and
  • Salaries of the staff.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

Our partners share our mission, which is to create opportunities for the children in need by providing long-term support.

Partners engage with us in a variety of ways, contributing funds, time, and expertise to help create better futures for the children.

SOS Children’s Village in Ghana appreciates corporate partners with continuous commitment to supporting our programmes.

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