We want to hear about your concern, also anonymously, if that makes you feel more comfortable. Confidentiality will be ensured in our conversations. A dedicated team of child safeguards who have sole access to the online whistleblowing system will look into the issue, keep you informed and do the necessary follow up.
SOS Children’s Villages Albania cares for you, be it in an SOS Children’s Village Albania or somewhere else where you live. It may also include supporting you at school, vocational training or providing you with medical treatment.
Thank you for keeping SOS Children´s Villages Albania a safe and caring environment.
Sometimes, people may unintentionally or intentionally cause harm to children. Therefore, you might witness or experience an SOS co-worker or another person:
Whenever you witness or experience something like that, the right thing to do is to inform someone from SOS Children’s Villages Albania who you trust.
If due to any reason you don’t want to do that, you can still inform us directly by this channel. We are the team of child safeguarding at SOS Children’s Villages Albania, and we will reply to you.
You can tell us by clicking on the ‘Tell us’ or ‘Continue’ button. We will then ask you a few simple questions to describe what you know. You do not need to tell us your name if you do not want to. Don’t worry – whatever you tell us will only be read by us, no one else has access to this inbox.
As we mature, we come to realize that happiness can be found even in the midst of sorrowful tales. During my time in the village, I developed a newfound appreciation for the love that comes with having siblings. Sara* and Ani* became my sisters in the household, and together we shared both our troubles and aspirations. We played, laughed, and even shed tears together. Hand in hand, we grew up alongside each other and created countless cherished memories. Is that the entirety of what a sister represents in the end?
“Dear diary, I’m writing to you because I don’t want to share my wishes with my parents. I know that they will not be able to make it happen for me, and this causes sadness in their eyes…”
Ada’s mother is unable to work due to her mental health conditions, and occasionally she is unable to care for girls. Ada’s grandmother is available to help, but she is old and in poor health. Ada’s father is the only provider of food for the family, but not having a profession makes it even harder for him to find a job. Ada and her sister did not attend school regularly.
Fredi*, her father, participated in various parenting workshops to improve his parental skills. Ada and her sister were supported with psychological consulting and education, including school supplies, learning materials and after-school help. Ada and her family members worked together with the social workers, and experts to strengthen the family.
During a training session after a year of receiving support, Fredi said:
“I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I work hard, I love my family, and I take care of my children, my wife and my mother. We all face challenges at different times, but some struggles can be more difficult than others. My situation has taught me that we should be less judgmental and more supportive of those going through difficult times. Through my experiences, I have come to understand that even simple acts of kindness can have a significant impact on those who are struggling with various challenges in their lives.”
