HQ Function

The General Secretariat in Innsbruck serves as the international headquarters, responsible for global strategy, program standards, advocacy, fundraising coordination, and administrative support for the federation of national SOS Children's Villages associations.

Notable Features:

Innsbruck is historically significant as it is close to Imst, where the first SOS Children's Village was founded. The Hermann Gmeiner Academy, also in Innsbruck, is a key international training and conference center for the organization.

Work Culture:

The work culture is deeply rooted in humanitarian principles, focusing on child welfare, international collaboration, respect for diversity, and a commitment to accountability and transparency. Staff are driven by the mission to provide quality care and support to children.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters in Innsbruck represents the central coordinating body of a global movement that has provided care and support to millions of children and families for over 70 years, shaping child welfare practices worldwide.

Values Reflected in HQ: The operations and environment of the headquarters reflect the core values of SOS Children's Villages: courage, commitment, trust, and accountability, all centered on the well-being of children.

Location:

SOS Villages d'Enfants (SOS Children's Villages International) has a vast global presence, operating in more than 130 countries and territories across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Globally, it supports children and families through a wide range of services including alternative care in SOS family settings, family strengthening programs to prevent child abandonment, schools and vocational training centers, medical centers, and emergency relief programs in crisis-affected regions. The organization also engages in global advocacy to promote child rights and improve child protection systems worldwide.

Street Address:

Stafflerstrasse 10a

City:

Innsbruck

State/Province:

Tyrol

Country:

Austria