Emergencies Fund
In times of crisis, our Emergencies Fund allows us to respond swiftly to protect vulnerable children and families. Your support helps us provide immediate relief, ensure safety, and offer long-term care where it’s needed most. Together, we can make a life-saving difference during emergencies.
Donating to our Emergencies Fund ensures that your contribution is used where it’s needed most, whenever and wherever a crisis strikes.
This fund allows us to act immediately, providing urgent care, protection, and support to children and families facing the most challenging circumstances.
Your donation doesn’t just address immediate needs, it helps build resilience and supports long-term recovery, making a lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most.
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Stay updated on the latest emergencies we’re responding to and see your impact in action. Explore our current efforts to protect children worldwide.
Emergency Giving FAQs
In times of crisis, many people have questions about how they can help and where their support goes. Our FAQs aim to provide clear answers about our emergency response efforts, how your donations are used, and the impact you’re making.
I donated to your Emergencies Fund. Where will my money go?
Donations to specific appeals are allocated to those appeals. Where an appeal is fully funded, we will allocate your donation where it is most needed. Otherwise, funds are used for emergency response that we are supporting around the world. 20% of donations support safeguarding and effective fund use.
How quickly will my donation be used to help in an emergency?
As soon as an emergency appeal is launched, we mobilise funds to support affected children and families. For general Emergencies Fund donations, your donation is used where and when it is needed most. Your donations ensure swift response, providing critical aid such as shelter, food, and psychological support.
What types of emergencies do you respond to?
We respond to a wide range of emergencies, including natural disasters, conflicts, and health crises. Our priority is always to protect vulnerable children who have lost, or are at risk of losing parental care, and ensure their well-being and safety during times of crisis.
How does SOS Children's Villages support children during emergencies?
We provide life-saving essentials such as food, water, shelter, and medical care, alongside long-term emotional and psychological support. Our teams work to reunite separated families and help children recover from trauma. We also work to help communities build resilience against emergencies and rebuild afterwards.
How can I be sure my donation is making a difference?
We will contact you in the way you’ve told us you’d like to hear from us, to let you know how your donations are making a difference.
SOS Children’s Villages regularly reports on how donations are spent and the impact of our work. You can view our recent annual reports here. We ensure funds are used efficiently to maximise support for children.
Can I specify which emergency my donation supports?
Yes, if you donate to a specific emergency appeal, 80% of your funds will go directly to that crisis, with the remaining 20% ensuring good governance and safeguarding. If an appeal is fully funded, your donation will be used to support emergency response where it is most needed. If you donate to our Emergencies Fund, we will allocate it to where it’s needed most at the time.
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