Our history

SOS Children’s Villages International is an independent charitable organization working to help children in 136 countries and territories.

The first SOS Children’s Village was founded in 1949 in the town of Imst, Austria, by Hermann Gmeiner, an Austrian educator who dedicated his life to helping children in difficult circumstances during World War II. Over the past 70 years, SOS Children’s Villages have supported four million children worldwide through alternative care programs and family strengthening projects.

 

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n 1993, an agreement was signed between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the International Fund SOS Kinderdorf International.

In 1994, the SOS Children's Villages Kazakhstan foundation was established.

In 1997, the first SOS Children's Village in Almaty was opened.

In the summer of 2000, SOS Children's Village Astana was opened. 
In December 2000, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Children's Villages and Youth Homes was adopted. Based on this law the family-based care model of SOS Children's Villages was successfully reproduced in state children's villages and youth homes. Currently, 12 state children's villages operate in Kazakhstan.

On May 19, 2004, SOS Children's Village Temirtau was opened.

On December 3, 2004, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan ratified the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the International Fund SOS Kinderdorf-International, aimed at close cooperation in providing assistance to children without parental care.

On September 19, 2018, our organization was registered as . the International Association SOS Children’s Villages International and NNEF Public Foundation became equal founders of SOS Children's Villages Kazakhstan.

1993 г.

In 1993, an agreement was signed between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the International Fund SOS Kinderdorf International.

1994 г.

In 1994, the SOS Children's Villages Kazakhstan foundation was established.

1997 г.

In 1997, the first SOS Children's Village in Almaty was opened.

2000 г.

In the summer of 2000, SOS Children's Village Astana was opened. 
In December 2000, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Children's Villages and Youth Homes was adopted. Based on this law the family-based care model of SOS Children's Villages was successfully reproduced in state children's villages and youth homes. Currently, 12 state children's villages operate in Kazakhstan.

2004 г.

On May 19, 2004, SOS Children's Village Temirtau was opened.

On December 3, 2004, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan ratified the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the International Fund SOS Kinderdorf-International, aimed at close cooperation in providing assistance to children without parental care.

2008 г.

On September 19, 2018, our organization was registered as . the International Association SOS Children’s Villages International and NNEF Public Foundation became equal founders of SOS Children's Villages Kazakhstan.

The idea of ​​creating SOS children's towns was based on four principles:

1. mother
2. brothers and sisters
3. house
4. playground.

During his lifetime, Hermann Gmeiner founded 230 children’s towns around the world, for which he and the organization itself were nominated for the Nobel Prize three times. Currently, more than 550 children’s towns have been built and are operating in the world!

SOS Children’s Towns is a unique alternative to orphanages, a place where every child gets the opportunity to grow up in a loving family. A place where orphans and children left without parental care live in foster families, receiving everything they need for full development in an atmosphere of love, respect and trust.

Over 72 years of the organization’s activity, more than 4 million children around the world have received assistance!

We build families for children in need, help them shape their future, and develop the communities in which they live.

Since 1949, we have built a solid foundation of trust with donors, government agencies and other partners who support us in our mission. Our main responsibility is to guarantee the well-being of children through high standards of education. In this mission, we are committed to using all funds and resources rationally, carefully and with transparent reporting.

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Karaganda

Youth from Temirtau who choose to pursue education in colleges and universities in Karaganda move into the Karaganda Group Home. Currently, 10 adolescents live there. Educators support them on their path to independent adult life.

We have two Child and Family Support Centers operating in Karaganda community centers in Maikuduk and Prishakhtinsk. These centers help families in difficult life situations and families with foster children receive social services at their place of residence.

Temirtau

In Temirtau, we care for 58 children. We have created a nurturing family environment and a safe space where every child feels comfortable and secure. The SOS Children’s Village hosts a Child and Family Support Center, which assists families in difficult life situations and families with foster children.

Astana

In Astana, we care for 91 children. We have created a nurturing environment and a safe space where every child feels comfortable and secure. 30 adolescents from our care in Astana have already left their family homes and are living in youth houses and dormitories to prepare for independent living through our youth care projects.

Astana also hosts a Child and Family Support Center, which assists families in difficult life situations and families with foster children.

Almaty

In Almaty, we care for 83 children. We have created a nurturing environment and a safe space where every child feels comfortable and secure. 41 adolescents from our care in Almaty have already left their family homes and are living in youth houses or dormitories to prepare for independent living through our youth care projects.

The SOS Children’s Village hosts a Child and Family Support Center, which assists families in difficult life situations and families with foster children. Additionally, the ASAR center in Almaty helps mothers with children who are in challenging life circumstances.

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