Aldeas Infantiles SOS en El Salvador

What Aldeas Infantiles SOS en El Salvador does

Aldeas Infantiles SOS en El Salvador is a private, non-profit child welfare organization founded in 1972 as the national Salvadoran association of SOS Children's Villages International (the global federation founded by Hermann Gmeiner in 1949, present in 130+ countries). The organization employs approximately 130 staff across five national locations (sedes) spanning nine departments and 33 municipalities, delivering a continuum of services including family strengthening programs, alternative care (SOS family homes and youth transition houses), early childhood centers (CAPI and CBI), community centers, gender equality programming, and youth empowerment through the YouthCan! employability initiative. In 2023 it reached 9,106 children, adolescents, youth, adults, and families — a substantial scaling from 3,710 beneficiaries in 2019.

Revenue is generated entirely through fundraising rather than commercial sales, drawing on four principal streams: monthly individual donations (Amigos SOS), child and youth sponsorships (Padrinazgo), one-time donations including the annual Colecta SOS campaign, corporate CSR partnerships under the Empresas Amigas SOS umbrella (with named allies including Banco Davivienda, TELUS International, Vitrales, Liberty Networks, DHL, Banco Industrial, and Delsur), and institutional grants from government bodies (ISNA, CONNA, CONAPINA, PDDH, municipal governments), multilateral organizations (UNHCR, UNFPA, UNFPA, EU, ACNUR), and embassies (Embassy of Canada, Ayuntamiento de Madrid). Donations are processed through the website, Yo Me Uno (BAC Credomatic), and TIGO Money mobile channels; the organization is audited annually by Grant Thornton and publishes Memorias Anuales for transparency. There is no proprietary technology product — the underlying operational model relies on social work methodology, structured programs, and partnership-based delivery rather than a software or AI platform.

Name

Aldeas Infantiles SOS en El Salvador

Legal name

Aldeas Infantiles SOS

Website

https://aldeassos.org.sv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aldeas Infantiles SOS en El Salvador is a non-profit child welfare organization, founded in 1972 as part of the global SOS Children's Villages federation, serving children, adolescents, youth, and vulnerable families across 5 locations in 9 Salvadoran departments through family strengthening, alternative care, early childhood centers, and youth employability programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Salvador

HQ country

El Salvador

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donor Contributions: Monthly contributions from individual donors (Amigos SOS), including sponsorship of children and youth (padrinazgo), one-time donations, and increased voluntary contributions.
2. Corporate Partnerships and CSR: Corporate social responsibility alliances with Empresas Amigas SOS, including financial donations, volunteer programs, in-kind contributions, and cause-marketing campaigns (e.g., Vitrales donating 10% of collection sales).
3. National and International Subsidies: Government subsidies, international development cooperation funds, and grants from international organizations and foundations supporting child welfare programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Aldeas Infantiles SOS en El Salvador provides direct child welfare and family strengthening services to vulnerable children, adolescents, youth, and families across El Salvador. Its core services include alternative care programs (SOS family homes and youth transition houses for children without parental care), family strengthening programs to prevent abandonment, early childhood development centers (CAPI and CBI), and youth empowerment and employability programs (YouthCan!, scholarships, vocational training). The organization also operates corporate partnership programs (Empresas Amigas SOS), individual donation and sponsorship programs (Amigos SOS, Padrinazgo), and annual fundraising campaigns (Colecta SOS, Foro InnovaRSE).

Product overview

Aldeas Infantiles SOS en El Salvador operates a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services focused on child welfare and family strengthening. The core offering consists of care alternatives for children without parental care (including SOS family homes and transition houses), family strengthening programs, and youth empowerment initiatives. Supplementary services include donation and sponsorship programs (Amigos SOS, Padrinazgo), corporate partnerships (Empresas Amigas SOS), educational tools (ABC de Género), childcare centers (CBI/CAPI), community centers, and annual campaigns (Colecta SOS, InnovaRSE forum). The organization also maintains a job portal and provides early childhood education and nutrition support across 45 municipalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YouthCan!: A program focused on youth empowerment and employment opportunities for adolescents and young people, providing mentorship, skills training, and job placement support.
• Amigos SOS
• Empresas Amigas SOS

Products and services

• Amigos SOS Monthly donor program enabling individuals to contribute recurring financial support to Aldeas Infantiles SOS programs serving children, adolescents, youth, and families across El Salvador.
• Padrinazgo SOS Child and youth sponsorship program where individual sponsors provide monthly support enabling a specific child or young person to grow in a safe environment with access to education, health, and skills development.
• Dona por única vez One-time donation option for supporters who prefer single contributions, used for the annual Colecta SOS campaign, emergency relief, or program-specific needs.
• Empresas Amigas SOS Structured corporate social responsibility partnership program inviting businesses to support the organization's mission through financial donations, employee volunteering, cause-marketing, and in-kind contributions, with tiered recognition for allies.
• YouthCan! Youth empowerment and employability program providing soft skills development, technical skills training, and access to professional mentorship networks to help adolescents and youth across 5 SOS locations achieve independence and labor market integration.
• Programa de Fortalecimiento Familiar Family strengthening program providing early childhood education, meals, nutrition support, and capacity-building services to vulnerable families across 45 municipalities in El Salvador to prevent family separation.
• Centros de Bienestar Infantil (CBI) Community-based childcare centers providing early childhood education and care, supporting children's access to quality education while empowering families, operated in partnership with municipal governments across eastern El Salvador.
• CAPI Hermann Gmeiner Early childhood care center serving children from 3 months to 3 years and 11 months, offering care, education, and integral development in a safe and stimulating environment in San Miguel.
• Centro Comunitario SOS Community center providing safe spaces for the development and protection of children, adolescents, youth, and families, offering programs, services, and digital skills training (notably the Santa Tecla center revitalized with TELUS International support).
• Alternativas de Cuidado Care alternative programs for children and adolescents who have lost parental care, including living with an SOS family, living with the origin family, and youth transition houses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,106 children, adolescents, youth, adults, families, and social actors reached in 2023 through 5 national locations
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• DHL El SalvadormajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2025DHL launched the 'Go Teach' program with Aldeas Infantiles SOS, delivering the first in-person session of the initiative designed to strengthen employability skills for YouthCan! participants through logistics industry expertise and professional mentorship.
• CONAPINA (Consejo Nacional de la Primera Infancia, Niñez y Adolescencia)coreOthers · 28 February 2025Aldeas Infantiles SOS and CONAPINA inaugurated the CAPI Hermann Gmeiner in San Miguel (capacity: 125 children, currently serving 35 children and 20 families), presented a protocol for migrant children protection, and collaborated on early childhood development policy.
• Instituto Crecer JuntosmajorOthers · 19 February 2025Supported the inauguration of a Sensory Garden at the Santa Tecla Community Center, providing a space designed to stimulate learning, creativity, and integral development of children and adolescents.
• Liberty NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2024Alliance to bring internet connectivity to SOS villages and community centers for children, adolescents, youth, and families. Liberty Networks previously connected the Sonsonate SOS Village, enabling resources to be redirected to the Santa Tecla Community Center revitalization project.
• Alcaldía de Santa Ana CentromajorOthers · 7 November 2024Municipal cooperation agreement to strengthen child development and family vulnerability support in Santa Ana Centro municipality, with both entities committing to implement programs promoting child well-being, education, and rights protection.
• Alcaldía de San Miguel OestemajorOthers · 1 September 2024Cooperation agreement with San Miguel Oeste municipality to promote the well-being and integral development of children, adolescents, youth, and families in vulnerable situations, expanding the reach of SOS programs in the eastern region.
• Liberty Networks El SalvadorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2024Liberty Networks partnered to provide internet connectivity to SOS villages and community centers, bridging the digital divide for vulnerable communities. Also delivers project management training to youth participants across all SOS locations, strengthening skills for entrepreneurship and employment.
• Energía del PacíficominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 August 2024Energy company supported the 'Bases para mi Emprendimiento' workshop bringing together 75 local entrepreneurs in Acajutla and Metalío, strengthening business skills and regional economic development.
• Alcaldía de Distrito Santiago de MaríamajorOthers · 24 July 2024New local cooperation agreement extending support to families in vulnerable situations in the Santiago de María district, expanding Aldeas Infantiles SOS's geographic coverage in the eastern zone.
• Alcaldía de San Miguel NortemajorOthers · 3 July 2024Local cooperation agreement focused on strengthening community welfare and child/family protection in the San Miguel Norte district. Expands the organization's reach to support families in vulnerable situations through coordinated municipal programs.
• Embajada de Canadá en El SalvadorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024The Embassy of Canada supports the project 'Entornos Inclusivos para niñas, adolescentes y mujeres' (Inclusives Environments for Girls, Adolescents, and Women), implemented by Aldeas Infantiles SOS. Activities include life project workshops for youth in Sonsonate, active fatherhood workshops, and murals promoting gender equality across San Vicente, San Miguel, and Santa Ana. Funded through Canada Funds.
• Joining Forces (Coalition of international NGOs)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2023Aldeas Infantiles SOS is a member of Joining Forces, a coalition of international NGOs working to advance the SDGs for children, focusing on ending violence against children and promoting innovative solutions. At the 2023 UN General Assembly, El Salvador child representative Angie spoke on children's rights.
• TELUS International El SalvadorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023TELUS International signed a cooperation agreement for phase 2 revitalization of the SOS Community Center in Las Margaritas, Santa Tecla. The project, part of 'TELUS Days of Giving,' transformed the center into a space for youth development, mentoring, and skills training. The partnership includes digital skills training, volunteer programs, and infrastructure improvements to six houses, play areas, and a multi-purpose plaza.
• Procuraduría para la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos (PDDH)coreOthers · 1 January 2023PDDH and Aldeas Infantiles SOS signed a cooperation agreement to promote and guarantee the human rights of children, adolescents, youth, and Salvadoran families, working to ensure their development in safe and protective environments.
• VitralesmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2022Vitrales, a leading glass art company, launched a cause-marketing alliance donating 10% of each sale from the 'Momentos para toda la vida' collection by Margarita Llort to Aldeas Infantiles SOS. The partnership supports programs to prevent child abandonment, provide alternative care, and empower youth employability, benefiting over 3,200 children and youth.
• Ópticas Oftalmológica de San MiguelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 April 2022Optical retail chain donated 70 books through the 'Compartamos Historias' campaign benefiting over 50 children in San Miguel SOS programs, supporting literacy and educational development.
• Instituto Salvadoreño de Niñez y Adolescencia (ISNA)coreOthers · 7 April 2022ISNA cooperation agreements focused on guaranteeing rights and integral protection of children and adolescents. Includes emergency care services, quality alternative care, and alignment with the 'Crecer Juntos' Early Childhood Policy driven by the First Lady's office.
• Consejo Nacional de la Niñez y de la Adolescencia (CONNA)coreOthers · 5 April 2022CONNA and Aldeas Infantiles SOS signed a cooperation agreement to coordinate work helping guarantee the integral protection of children and adolescents. The alliance supports the national Early Childhood Policy (Política de Primera Infancia) and the SOS Care Promise, ensuring quality care for every child.
• Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador (UTEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2022UTEC partnership provides vocational guidance, English language courses, early childhood education support, and joint research. Benefits over 3,500 children and families. In 2024-2025, the partnership expanded to include a study on factors contributing to family separation in El Salvador, and new initiatives for learning support, scholarships, and academic volunteer programs.
• Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados (ACNUR/UNHCR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 August 2021ACNUR partnered with Aldeas Infantiles SOS, supported by the European Union, and through the José Simeón Cañas Central American University (UCA) to inaugurate a specialized diploma on 'Protection of Children in Internal Forced Displacement.' Strengthens 66 members of the National Child Protection System (SNPINA) to handle cases of unaccompanied and separated children.
• Fondo de Población de las Naciones Unidas (UNFPA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2021UNFPA visited SOS programs to identify synergies and strengthen joint efforts to promote human rights and eliminate gender-based violence. The partnership allows both organizations to coordinate on adolescent and youth protection programs.
• Aldeas Infantiles SOS InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2021Global federation headquartered in Innsbruck, Austria, with presence in 130+ countries and territories. Founded by Hermann Gmeiner in 1949. Provides international standards, knowledge exchange, program quality frameworks, and global advocacy for child rights. New global President Dr. Dereje Wordofa elected 2021.
• Alcaldías de zona oriental (Santiago de María, California, Jucuapa, Chinameca/Usulután)majorOthers · 11 June 2021Five eastern municipalities signed agreements to provide early childhood care through Child Well-being Centers (CBI) in six municipalities. Aldeas Infantiles supports 157 children to grow in safe, protective environments with their families, including daily care, nutrition, training, and pedagogical materials.
• Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello (UNAB)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2021UNAB and Aldeas Infantiles SOS signed a cooperation agreement for a specialized diploma on protection, promotion, and defense of child rights. Also collaborates on public policy advocacy, psychosocial support, research on childhood situations, scholarship support, and health programs including nursing and clinical laboratory services.
• Banco Davivienda - YouthCan! ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2021Strengthened alliance placing Davivienda in the YouthCan! network providing mentorship, financial education, and seed capital to 132 adolescents and youth across 5 locations. The program includes digital financial education through 'Mis Finanzas en Casa' and life-skills mentoring from bank employees, with seed funding for youth business ventures.
• Business Kids El SalvadormajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2021Business Kids El Salvador implements entrepreneurship programs (Business Kids, Business Teens, Business GrownUps) developing entrepreneurial skills in SOS participants through business idea competitions, with seed capital awarded to winning proposals.
• FUNDEMAS (Fundación Empresarial para la Acción Social)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2021Strategic partner supporting the annual InnovaRSE forum, which brings together government, private sector, NGOs, and academia to share CSR experiences. FUNDEMAS also facilitates introductions between Aldeas Infantiles SOS and corporate allies, and participates in recognition programs.
• Fundación Dr. Rodolfo Rosales Rivas / Laboratorios Pharmapec InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2021Foundation formed by a pharmaceutical/ veterinary products corporate group, financing two university scholarships ($3,000 each) for SOS youth participants. Includes internship opportunities within the company and long-term commitment to youth professional development.
• BAC Credomatic (Plataforma Yo Me Uno)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 October 2018BAC Credomatic's 'Yo Me Uno' fundraising platform enables online donations to Aldeas Infantiles SOS, expanding digital giving options for Salvadoran donors.
• LifeMiles (Programa de millas)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018LifeMiles began a technology training program for children at Aldeas Infantiles SOS Santa Tecla, providing digital skills to enhance educational opportunities for youth participants.
• Banco Davivienda El SalvadorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Since 2010, Banco Davivienda has been a flagship corporate ally, investing over USD $110 thousand and benefiting 5,100 direct and 20,420 indirect beneficiaries. The partnership includes spaces for donations, corporate volunteering, and the YouthCan! program for youth empowerment and employability. In 2020-2021, Davivienda donated USD $15,000 for COVID-19 emergency food relief and tropical storm recovery. The bank also provides financial education through the 'Mis Finanzas en Casa' portal and mentorships.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Glasswing International: Regional NGO running community-based education, employability, and youth development programs across Central America, with partial overlap in youth empowerment and life-skills training.

Direct peers

• World Vision El Salvador: Faith-based international NGO offering child sponsorship, community development, and child protection programs in El Salvador with similar individual donor and CSR funding model.
• Aldeas Infantiles SOS Guatemala: Sister national association in Guatemala offering the same Care Promise, family strengthening, and youth transition programs in a comparable Central American context.
• Save the Children El Salvador: Direct international NGO peer operating child welfare, education, and family strengthening programs in El Salvador with comparable target population and beneficiary profile.
• Educo (El Salvador): Child welfare NGO operating in El Salvador with similar focus on child protection, education, and family strengthening, working with vulnerable children and families.
• ChildFund International (El Salvador): International child welfare NGO with sponsorship-based funding model and programs targeting vulnerable children, youth, and families in El Salvador.
• Aldeas Infantiles SOS México: Sister national association of SOS Children's Villages in Mexico, providing the same portfolio of family strengthening, alternative care, and youth empowerment programs.
• Aldeas Infantiles SOS Honduras: Sister national association in Honduras running the same family care, youth empowerment, and migration-related child protection programs in a similarly challenged Central American context.
• Plan International El Salvador: International NGO focused on children's rights, gender equality, and youth empowerment in El Salvador, with overlapping programs in youth employability and child protection.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF El Salvador: United Nations agency operating broadly in child rights, education, and protection across El Salvador with overlapping mission areas and government-level relationships.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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