SOS Children's Village USA, Inc.
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October 19, 2009
Diwali, the festival of lights is round the corner. But the festive spirit evades Indians in the US because we are miles away from our family. There is no celebration without family and that is precisely why approximately 20 million orphaned and abandoned children will not enjoy Diwali. With no one to turn to for the feast and treat, orphaned children are deprived of a chance to celebrate this joyous occasion. With 500 Children’s Villages spread across 132 countries, SOS is the world’s largest charity dedicated to orphaned and abandoned children. There are 40 Children’s Villages in India, spanned between Kashmir and Kanyakumari. Since 1949, many thousands of children have grown to productive adulthood in the family-based care of SOS Villages all over the world. Children who have been abandoned or orphaned come to SOS Children's Villages where they are integrated into a loving family environment. They are nurtured and supported by an SOS Mother and up to 12 other children in their SOS home who become their SOS brothers and sisters. Apart from a family, they also get healthcare, education and vocational training. So please make this Diwali special and light an orphaned child’s life with a gift of a secure home. Join us in giving them a family and the childhood they deserve. Learn what you can do for these kids at www.nodiwali.org.
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About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 15, 2009
Since its founding in 1949, SOS Children's Villages has been helping orphaned and abandoned children all around the world. I joined this organization as a volunteer, and have since come to learn how impacting the work done at SOS really is. SOS has been helping India's children since the early 1960's and has built up a strong connection with the Indian community. There are currently 39 SOS villages in India as well as schools, youth facilities and medical and training centers. However, that is not all SOS does to help the children of India. This year SOS is working to bring back Diwali to millions of young Indian children who are unable to celebrate. The devotion and dedication SOS has shown to this campaign is more than i have witnessed before. SOS has created a microsite www.NoDiwali.org as well as youtube videos and social networking exposure to obtain more exposure to their NoDiwali campaign, all for the purpose of helping more children.
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Reading letters and receiving pictures and cards from sponsors who have been able to meet with their sponsored child, or who have had life changing connections. This makes the experience worth while!
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giving, loving and devoted
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Feed and provide homes for millions of needy children worldwide.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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