SOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg

What SOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg does

SOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg (legally Fondation Lëtzebuerger Kannerduerf, also operating as SOS Children's Village Luxembourg) is a non-profit child welfare foundation established in 1968 and headquartered in Mersch, Luxembourg. It operates 12 locations across the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg delivering residential care facilities, ambulatory support services (including foster family placement, psychological counselling, and supervised housing), the CST KlickKlack socio-therapeutic day center, and specialized pedagogical measures such as animal-, art-, music-, and experiential-assisted pedagogy, along with participation programs (KannerStëmm, Children and Youth Parliament KaJuPa). In 2024 the Foundation served 29 children through experiential and individual pedagogy measures, with a cumulative caseload exceeding 650 children, youth, and families, delivered by 190+ specialized pedagogical, therapeutic, and social work staff.

The Foundation is officially recognized by the Luxembourg Ministry of Education, Childhood and Youth and is the national member of the global SOS Children's Villages International federation (operating in 140+ countries). Its revenue model is multi-stream philanthropy: private individual donations (one-time tiers of €15–€95 and monthly recurring 'fidèle ami' tiers of €25–€100), corporate donations and partnerships, testamentary/legacy gifts, public funding via the national child welfare framework, and targeted foundation grants. Donation processing runs on the iRaiser platform supporting credit card and Apple Pay, with personal-occasion fundraising pages for birthdays, weddings, and baptisms.

The Foundation does not charge beneficiaries for services. Its distribution is direct, in-person service delivery through its own facilities, accessed primarily via government and institutional referrals. Governance rests with a Board of Directors led by President Vincent Franck and CEO/Directrice générale Valérie Oberlé. Recent strategic priorities include the Stratégie 2030 framework, the constitution of an Independent Expert Commission and Internal Investigation Commission for safeguarding oversight, and an inaugural international trauma pedagogy conference in 2026 in collaboration with Belgium's CNP Saint-Martin.

Name

SOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg

Legal name

Fondation Lëtzebuerger Kannerduerf (SOS Village d'Enfants Luxembourg)

Website

https://kannerduerf.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Luxembourg-based non-profit child welfare foundation operating 12 locations delivering residential care, ambulatory support, socio-therapeutic day care, and trauma-informed pedagogical services for children, youth, and families, funded by donations, corporate partnerships, legacies, and Ministry of Education grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Foster family care
• Residential youth care
• Family support services
• Therapeutic child care

Headquarters

HQ city

Mersch

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Private donations and fundraising: The organization relies heavily on private donations from individuals, including one-time donations, monthly recurring donations, and personal occasion donations (birthdays, weddings, baptisms). Donation amounts range from €15 to €100 or more, offered at fixed tiers or custom amounts.
2. Corporate donations and partnerships: Companies can engage through direct donations and structured partnerships, supporting the organization financially while aligning with its social mission.
3. Legacies and testamentary donations: The organization accepts legacy donations through wills and testaments, providing a long-term revenue stream.
4. Public funding and government subsidies: SOS Kannerduerf is recognized by the Luxembourg Ministry of Education, Childhood and Youth, and receives public funding for its residential care and pedagogical services. Funding also comes from foundations and partners supporting specific measures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg (Fondation Lëtzebuerger Kannerduerf) is a Luxembourg-based non-profit child welfare organization that provides residential care, foster family placement, ambulatory support, socio-therapeutic services, and psychological support for children, youth, and families in vulnerable situations. Operating 12 locations across Luxembourg with 190+ employees, the foundation supports more than 650 children, youth, and families.

Product overview

SOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg (SOS Children's Village Luxembourg) is a child welfare organization operating since 1968, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of residential and ambulatory care services. The core offerings include residential care facilities (living groups across 12 locations), the CST KlickKlack socio-therapeutic center, and various ambulatory support services including foster care, psychological counselling, and supervised housing. The organization distinguishes itself through specialized pedagogical approaches including animal-assisted pedagogy, art-assisted pedagogy, music-assisted pedagogy, experiential pedagogy, and recreational activities. Participation programs such as KannerStëmm and the Children and Youth Parliament (KaJuPa) engage young people in democratic processes. Together, these services form an integrated support system accompanying children, adolescents, and families from residential care through therapeutic interventions to youth empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KannerStëmm: Children and youth participation platform
• KaJuPa (Kinder- und Jugendparlament)
• CST KlickKlack
• SLEMO
• Maison Gisèle et Georges
• Grooljer Haus
• SACCLY
• Schneider Haff

Products and services

• Residential Care (Village SOS) Long-term residential housing and care provided to children and youth in SOS Children's Villages settings across Luxembourg, supporting more than 650 children, youth and families.
• Ambulatory Support Services Outreach and ambulatory assistance delivered to families and youth in their own environments to prevent family breakdown and support stable living situations.
• Foster Family Placement Service Matching and placement of children and youth with vetted foster families, supported by the foundation's professional staff.
• CST KlickKlack Socio-Therapeutic Center Socio-therapeutic day center providing structured therapeutic support for children and families using specialized pedagogical approaches.
• Psychological Services Clinical psychology and psychotherapeutic support delivered to children, youth and families served by the foundation.
• Animal-, Art- and Music-Assisted Therapy Specialized pedagogical and therapeutic programs using animal-assisted, art-assisted, music-assisted and experiential pedagogy methods as part of the foundation's care offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2024, 29 children and adolescents benefited from experiential and individual pedagogy measures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SOS Children's Villages InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOS Kannerduerf Lëtzebuerg is the national member of the global SOS Children's Villages International federation, operating in over 140 countries. This affiliation provides internationally recognized standards, brand credibility, shared best practices, and access to a global network of child welfare expertise.
• Union Commerciale et Artisanale de MerschminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business association that co-organized the traditional Mersch braderie with SOS Kannerduerf, providing a platform for community engagement and visibility.
• Rotary HorizonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club partner supporting the Mersch braderie event organized by SOS Kannerduerf, contributing to community outreach and fundraising.
• Marcelo GelatominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal commercial partner that supported the Mersch braderie event as a sponsor/contributor.
• CNP Saint-Martin (Belgium) — Athanor care unitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. François-Xavier Polis, psychiatrist specializing in adolescence at the Athanor care unit of CNP Saint-Martin (Belgium), was the keynote speaker at SOS Kannerduerf's 2026 annual conference. The Foundation collaborates with clinical experts to inform its therapeutic and pedagogical approaches for adolescent care.
• JugendInfoPunktminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for digital literacy and responsible technology use workshops for youth, co-hosted with JugendInfoPunkt to deliver educational content on social media, cyberbullying, and online safety.
• NeimensterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeimenster (cultural venue) supported the Foundation's first international trauma pedagogy conference (Première conférence internationale de pédagogie du traumatisme), providing the venue and institutional backing.
• iRaisercoreTechnology or IntegrationiRaiser provides the Foundation's online donation platform (donate.kannerduerf.lu), enabling secure one-time and recurring donations, personal fundraising pages, and payment processing. iRaiser operates on a voluntary contribution model supporting non-profits.
• Luxembourg Ministry of Education, de l'Enfance et de la JeunessecoreOthersThe Foundation is officially recognized and accredited by the Luxembourg Ministry of Education, de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse. The Ministry provides institutional validation and public funding for the Foundation's services within the national child protection and education framework.
• Matthieu Osch (Olympic athlete)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxembourg triple Olympian skier who auctioned his competition suit from the 2026 Winter Olympics in support of SOS Kannerduerf, demonstrating external celebrity endorsement of the Foundation's mission.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SOS Children's Villages International: Global parent federation operating in 140+ countries. SOS Kannerduerf is its Luxembourg national member, so the federation is the umbrella organization and direct strategic comparator, providing shared standards, brand, and best-practice transfer.

Direct peers

• Croix-Rouge luxembourgeoise: Luxembourg Red Cross society delivering a comparable portfolio of social, family, and humanitarian services in the same geography. Most direct comparator for non-profit social service scope, government-contracted delivery, and donor-driven funding model.
• Caritas Luxembourg: National welfare confederation operating social services, family support, and youth programs in Luxembourg. Closely comparable as a non-profit social services provider serving vulnerable children and families under public contracts.
• Fondation Maison de la Porte Ouverte: Luxembourg foundation providing shelter and social support to vulnerable populations including children and families. Comparable residential/care model within the same country and donor ecosystem.
• La Fondation Follereau Luxembourg: Luxembourg non-profit foundation delivering social and humanitarian programs funded through donations and public partnerships. Comparable governance structure, funding mix, and beneficiary focus within Luxembourg.
• SOS Kinderdorf (Germany): Sister SOS Children's Villages national affiliate in Germany delivering the same residential, foster, and pedagogical model. Same operational playbook, funding model, and brand standards as SOS Kannerduerf Luxembourg.

Regional players

• Bethany (Belgium): Belgian non-profit delivering residential and ambulatory care for vulnerable children and youth in adjacent jurisdiction. Comparable residential and family-support service portfolio serving a similar catchment across the Luxembourg border.
• Jugend- an Déngscht asbl: Luxembourg association providing youth education, social support, and youth-work services. Comparable target population (children/youth) and non-profit delivery model, though focused more on education than residential care.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kannerduerf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kannerduerf

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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