Meet our SOS Ambassadors - SOS Children’s Villages Albania
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Meet our SOS Ambassadors

Starting from November 1, you will be able to meet our SOS Ambassadors at various locations throughout Tirana. You will recognize them by their cheerful faces and branded blue T-shirts. You will be able to talk with them and learn more about the work of SOS Children’s Villages and of course, most importantly, become our SOS Friend and help us CHANGE LIVES TOGETHER!

Hold their hand

Our organization provides high quality long-term care and continuous support to children and young people without parental care until their complete independence. With your continuous support, you will help changing the lives of many children and young people in Albania – and give them a chance for a happy and secure future.

By regular monthly donations of 1000, 1500, 2000 LEK or any other amount of your choice symbolically accompany the children on the path of their growth, help us to respond to their needs every day so that they can grow up with the warmth and security offered by the family, to acquire education, and to prepare them for their future independent life.

Are you ready to HOLD THEIR HAND?

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How to recognize them SOS Ambassadors?

  • They will always and only be present at the locations that will be published every week on the website and social networks of SOS Children's Villages.
  • They always wear an orange T-shirt and other branded signs of SOS Children's Villages with the slogan HOLD MY HAND
  • They always have an ID badge (legitimation) with personal identification data
  • You can always see their photos on our official website
  • They always carry electronic devices (tablets) with them with a unique and secure online donation application.

IMPORTANT: In no case will our SOS Ambassadors accept donations in cash!

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Why is it important to be a SOS Friend?

Our organization provides long-term and continuous support to children and young people without parental care until their complete independence. With your regular monthly donations, you will help us change the lives of many children and young people together and give them a chance for a happy and secure future.

How do you stop being our SOS Friend?

If your means no longer allow you to donate, you can cancel regular monthly donations at any time.

Contact us and we will direct you to further steps:

miksos@soskd.org.al

In case the circumstances change, and you decide to become a SOS Friend again, feel free to contact us – we’ll be glad to.

More Information

All information related to SOS Friend, current events, as well as those related to the work of SOS Children’s Villages can be found on our website or on our social networks (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).

If you do not find the information you are looking for, you can always contact us and ask a question:

info@soskd.org.al
+355 4 453 6901
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Eli*, no longer a child today

A different story for some, but the same for others
I grew up in SOS Children’s Village Tirana together with other children. Now that I remember in the first days, I thought that the only thing I and them had in common were our sad stories. They were my brothers and sisters, and we were all similar and unique in our own ways.

To better understand, let's start from the beginning of Eli's story.

In 1999, I was placed in the SOS Children’s Village Tirana after my family split up. I was scared and confused but also a little but curious. “What is this place?” I though. “Welcome to the family”, was the first phrase the SOS mother said to me. I quickly learned that it is called a family for a reason. The most important person for us in it was the mother. Her efforts to take care of us make her the most important in our eyes. Even though we were not siblings by blood, we became more than that. Although I was only 10 years old, my life in the SOS Children’s Village Tirana felt like a fresh start. I learned to warmly live with people whom I never knew or expected to encounter in my lifetime.

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?

In the village, I discovered my love for sports and aspired to become the best possible version of myself.
Through hard work and the support of those who believed in me, I succeeded. I was able to graduate from the University of Sports. I am proud not only of my achievements, but also of the happiness I brought to my family and supporters. My life has been a great journey. I have had the chance to grow in a different environment from most of my peers but in a very beautiful way. As a mother of two children, I now comprehend the significance of love, shelter, and family. Today, I can realize how much spiritual fulfilment I received where I grew up.
Sometimes it feels like I am part of a story written in a book where only my imagination can give life to the words. My sister Sara* tells me of being very poetic but I like it. I want to see life this way, open to accept the future surprises that life can bring.
*Kindly note that for privacy and child protection reasons, we have changed the original names of the children.”

Give children the chance for a better future.

Ada*, 11 years old

Working to keep families together is our superpower!

“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 had written in her notebook, which she named “Ada’s Diary”.

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.

They had been experiencing a decline in their school results despite the support and care shown by her grandmother and father. Their family situation affected their performance at school and their relationship with peers. For Ada her best friend was only her older sister who understand her, and her notebook.
Ada’s journey with the SOS Children’s Villages in Albania started three years ago. In a time, when her parents were struggling to keep the family together and were having difficulties in providing the care and stability that the children need.
Through SOS Children’s Villages projects in prevention and protection, every family member got the support needed to help them thrive and make their family succeed. Our colleagues made sure that Ada’s mother took all the needed medications and supported her in accessing social and healthcare services.

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.”

In our work, together with partners, donors, communities, local municipalities we enable children to grow up with the bonds they need to develop and become their strongest selves. We enable families to find better ways of being there for each other.
*Kindly note that for privacy and child protection reasons, we have changed the original names of the children.”

Be our partner in supporting more children to stay and grow with their families.