About SOS Dječje selo Hrvatska
SOS Dječje selo Hrvatska: Providing Family-Based Care for Every Child
SOS Dječje selo Hrvatska is a non-profit organization that provides family-based care to children who have lost or are at risk of losing parental care. The organization believes that no child should grow up alone and that every child deserves to live in a stable and caring family environment. SOS Dječje selo Hrvatska achieves this by providing an SOS mother, an SOS house, SOS brothers and sisters, and an SOS village for each child.
The concept of the SOS Children's Village was first introduced by Hermann Gmeiner in Austria in 1949. He believed that every child has the right to grow up in a loving home with their own siblings, regardless of their background or circumstances. Today, there are over 570 Children's Villages operating in more than 130 countries worldwide.
In Croatia, SOS Dječje selo Hrvatska has been providing family-based care since 1992. The organization currently operates six Children's Villages across the country: Ladimirevci near Osijek, Lekenik near Sisak, Kutina near Zagreb, Bjelovar near Daruvar, Lovinac near Gospić and Dubrovnik.
Each Children's Village consists of several houses where children live with their SOS mother and siblings. The houses are designed to be as close as possible to a typical family home so that children can experience a sense of normalcy and stability. Each house has its own garden where children can play outside safely.
The role of the SOS mother is crucial in providing emotional support and guidance to each child under her care. She acts as a surrogate parent who provides love, comfort and security while also helping the child develop life skills such as cooking or doing laundry.
In addition to providing family-based care within the Children's Villages themselves, SOS Dječje selo Hrvatska also runs various programs aimed at supporting families at risk of separation due to poverty or other social issues. These programs include counseling services for parents struggling with addiction or mental health problems; educational support for children from disadvantaged backgrounds; vocational training for young people leaving institutional care; and emergency relief services during times of crisis such as natural disasters or conflict situations.
SOS Dječje selo Hrvatska relies heavily on donations from individuals and organizations who share their vision of ensuring every child grows up in a loving home environment. Donations can be made online through their website or via bank transfer directly into their account.
By donating to SOS Dječjeg sela Hrvatske you will help provide vulnerable children with access to basic needs like food clothing shelter education medical attention etc., but most importantly you will give them hope for brighter future ahead! Your donation makes all difference - donate today!