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New Delhi: SOS Children’s Villages India believes that every child deserves the love of a family, the security of a home, and the promise of a future filled with hope. For over six decades, the organisation has worked tirelessly to ensure that no child grows up alone. As a stepping stone to make this vision come true, the NGO has extended support to 42,653 children through their varied programmes, over the past year.
From strengthening vulnerable families to providing nurturing alternative care, SOS India stands beside children and young people at every step of their journey through their comprehensive Basket of Care Solutions. Their work is closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The aim is to not only protect vulnerable children today but also to strengthen the systems that safeguard future generations. The vision is a world where every child belongs, the organisation continues to create safe spaces where dreams are nurtured, potentials are unlocked, and futures are rebuilt.
Mr. Sumanta Kar, CEO, SOS Children’s Villages India, said, “Every child deserves a safe childhood, meaningful opportunities, and the confidence to dream. Our focus this year has been to strengthen family-based care, expand reintegration efforts, and deepen our support systems across vulnerable communities. Reaching 40,000+ children and youth is both an honour and a reminder of our responsibility. We remain committed to ensuring that every child under our care grows up with love, stability, and a clear pathway to a self-reliant future. Our efforts will continue to align with national child protection priorities while strengthening partnerships with government bodies, communities, and supporters.”
Through its flagship Family-Like Care programme, 5,221 children found a loving home environment in various SOS Children’s Villages across the country and a further 33,033 children through its Family Strengthening Programme.
SOS India also addressed urgent and evolving child protection needs across the country. 343 children received immediate safety and psychosocial support in Short Stay Homes located across SOS Children’s Villages, offering temporary shelter until permanent care plans were finalised by Child Welfare Committees. Under Kinship Care, 834 children continued to live safely within their extended families, maintaining emotional continuity and cultural roots while receiving dedicated mentoring, capacity-building support, and access to government sponsorship schemes. The Foster Care programme enabled 51 children to grow up in nurturing community-based family settings, backed by structured parent training, regular monitoring, and reintegration planning.
To support young adults preparing for economic independence, the Youth Skilling Programme enrolled 2,976 youth, equipping them with employability skills, life skills, vocational guidance, and career-readiness training. Children with disabilities received specialised support through the Special Needs Childcare initiative, where 195 children were provided individual care plans, therapy support, inclusive education pathways, and family-strengthening interventions to ensure equal opportunity and dignity.
With a blend of emergency response, preventive family-strengthening, alternative care, and youth empowerment, SOS Children’s Villages India continues to play a decisive role in shaping brighter futures for children with no or at-risk parental care.
