Help for families in need - We Strengthen Families

The Family Strengthening Program by SOS Children's Villages Nigeria has empowers families and communities across eight program locations, in the country - Borno, Kaduna,Ogun,Abuja, Edo, Plateau and Lagos. By offering critical support such as economic aid, education, and health counseling, SOS Children's Villages works to prevent family separation and uplift families at risk through initiatives like parenting skills, financial management, and community engagement. Most vulnerable families have been given opportunities to thrive through the economic situotions of their immediate environment. Over a  ₦100,000,000 in investment through group businesses,Income Generating Activities (IGAs) and unconditional cash transfers to foster grown in communities and the lives of countless participants
Part of the family strengthening program if SOS Children's Villages is centred on community development through collaboration with local structures to enhance governance and meet the needs of vulnerable children and families. With the establishment of over 20 Community Child Protection Committees (CCPCs), SOS Children's Villages addresses cases of child abandonment, abuse, and neglect, while also promoting education, vocational training, and safe spaces for women and girls. Through partnerships with state governments, CSOs, NGOs, and community groups, the program ensures sustainable impact and protection for children and their families.

 

Children need families

Some families separate because of economic hardship, death of one or both parents and unstable relationships between the parents. The absence of a stable, protective family exposes children to multiple risk factors and makes them vulnerable to neglect, abuse, discrimination and exploitation. Families break up for different reasons. Children are always the ones who suffer. That is why our help for young people has many faces. This also includes relieving, strengthening and supporting families - before they break up.

Working with communities

Each child and each family is part of a community. We work with partners to develop strong social support systems for children and families to develop, grow and learn in a positive, supportive environment. Our allies include community-based organisations, local authorities and governments. Together we build resilience in vulnerable families.

Our help

SOS Children's Villages runs over 550 different Family Strengthening Programmes outside of the SOS Children's Villages supporting families in need in South Africa. We take action to empower parents, families and communities to fight poverty and empower parents to become self-reliant to care for their children.

Health

Access to nutritional assistance, secure their basic needs and promote access to healthcare to keep children and families healthy. 

Training

Training and equipping parents to earn an income and create a stable home. Ensuring access to education for girls and boys, including school fees, school uniforms, study materials, tutoring and after-school help. 

Advisory

Coaching in parenting and household management skills, coaching and further training in the areas of education, housekeeping and violence prevention. 

Income

Advice and education, training, further education for parents to create a sustainable livelihood. 

Nontombi

I live at K13-Ka Ken in Western Cape. I have a sick child that I have to take care of and the food I could afford did not last us the whole month. SOS Children's Villages has been of great help to me, they have assisted me with food, clothes and educational toys.

Nontombi