SOS Children's Villages in Viet Nam

Name

SOS Children's Villages in Viet Nam

Legal name

Làng trẻ em SOS Việt Nam (SOS Children's Villages Vietnam)

Website

https://sosvietnam.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Alternative Family Care Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Alternative family care
• Orphan care programs
• Community family strengthening
• Vocational training youth

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. International Sponsorship: Majority of funding for facilities, equipment, and programs comes from SOS Children's Villages International, with decreasing international support as Vietnam's economic status has improved.
2. Domestic Government Support: Local government co-funding including 50% operational costs and coordination for community support programs across 6 provinces (approximately 7 billion VND/year), plus food allowance payments per government policy.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Business partnerships for donations, sponsorships, volunteer programs, and in-kind gifts. Major partners include CF Holdings (300 million VND), Crowe Vietnam (100 million VND), Shinhan Bank, DHL (GoTeach program), Oriflame Vietnam, and Amway Vietnam.
4. Individual Sponsorships: Monthly sponsorship of 300,000 VND per SOS family (6-10 children), one-time donations, and special occasion gifts. Sponsors receive tax-deductible donation confirmation and annual reports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SOS Children's Villages Vietnam operates a nationwide child welfare network that provides permanent family-based residential care for orphaned, abandoned, and disadvantaged children through 17 SOS villages across 17 provinces. Each SOS family consists of one trained mother caring for 6-10 children in a family home, supported by 16 kindergartens, 12 Hermann Gmeiner schools, one vocational school, three vocational training workshops, scholarship programs, community-based family strengthening initiatives, and Youth Houses for after-care.

Product overview

SOS Children's Villages Vietnam operates a comprehensive child welfare ecosystem centered on its Foster Family Alternative Care Model, where trained mothers care for 6-10 children in family homes within village communities. The organization provides 17 SOS Villages nationwide, supplemented by 16 kindergarten schools, 12 Hermann Gmeiner schools (all 3 education levels), 1 vocational school in Viet Tri, and 3 vocational training workshops. Core programs include child sponsorship (300,000 VND/family/month), community support (approximately 7 billion VND/year), and scholarship programs for disadvantaged children. Youth houses support young adults transitioning to independent living after leaving the SOS care system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Học bổng SOS (SOS Scholarship): Scholarship program for underprivileged children
• Học bổng Hermann Gmeiner
• Hỗ trợ cộng đồng (Community Support)
• Vietopia
• Lọ đựng tình thương (Love Jar)

Products and services

• Foster Family Alternative Care Model (Mô hình gia đình thay thế) The core care model in which each SOS family consists of one trained mother caring for 6-10 children of different ages, providing stable long-term alternative family care for orphaned, abandoned, and disadvantaged children living in family homes within SOS villages.
• Child Sponsorship Program (Đỡ đầu) Monthly family sponsorship program at 300,000 VND per SOS family (6-10 children), providing food, education, healthcare, and clothing for children in SOS villages. Sponsors receive annual family reports, photos, thank-you letters, birthday cards, and one annual visit opportunity. Sponsorship transitioned from individual-child to family-based in July 2017.
• Community Support Program (Hỗ trợ Cộng đồng) — Strengthening Families Family strengthening initiative supporting approximately 7 billion VND/year to help families in 6 provinces/municipalities care for children at home, preventing family separation. Includes food, tuition, clothes, school supplies, and family development loans for single-parent families at risk and poor families in the community.
• SOS Hermann Gmeiner Schools 12 Hermann Gmeiner schools built adjacent to SOS Villages offering all 3 education levels (primary, secondary, high school), with approximately 15% of students from SOS Villages receiving scholarships and 7% of seats reserved as scholarships for poor children from surrounding communities.
• SOS Kindergarten Schools 16 kindergarten schools affiliated with SOS Villages across the country, with approximately 5% of children from SOS families and 95% of children from surrounding communities.
• Hermann Gmeiner Vocational School Việt Trì 2-year nationally accredited vocational training school in Việt Trì, Phú Thọ, for poor children without means to continue formal education, offering full scholarships including accommodation and living expenses.
• Vocational Training Workshops 3 vocational training workshops in Bến Tre, Nha Trang, and Đà Nẵng offering 1-year training programs in 4 trades (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, construction) for scholarship recipients.
• SOS Scholarships and Hermann Gmeiner Scholarships Educational scholarship programs supporting children from poor families to continue studies at universities, colleges, and vocational schools.
• Youth Houses (Lưu xá thanh niên) Transitional housing program (Youth SOS) for young adults who have grown up in SOS Villages, providing support for higher education, vocational training, job placement, and semi-independent living as they transition to adulthood.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,900 children have grown up in SOS villages, 2,800 have reached adulthood and are living successfully
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Crowe VietnammajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 February 2025Partnership signed February 2025 with 100 million VND total support (60 million for Điện Biên and Vinh villages, 40 million for all 17 villages). Represents corporate social responsibility collaboration for child welfare.
• CF HoldingsmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 October 2024Strategic cooperation signed in October 2024 to support SOS Vietnam through 2026 with 300 million VND. Funds will support living expenses, education, and healthcare for children at 17 SOS villages. Also includes knowledge programs on nutrition and life skills for mothers and career guidance for youth.
• UNICEF VietnamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023Met with SOS International delegation in November 2023. Collaboration discussions on child welfare programs in Vietnam.
• DHL VietnamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2023GoTeach program partnership (12th consecutive year) supporting youth education and career development. Activities include presentations, facility visits, career workshops, iLead leadership training, and scholarships for deserving youth from 17 SOS villages.
• Shinhan Bank VietnammajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 June 2023Bike Run 2023 event donated 110 bicycles and 100 million VND in scholarships to children at SOS villages across Vietnam. Partnership marks 30th anniversary of Shinhan's Vietnam operations.
• Rubik CommunityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2020Project to teach Rubik solving to children at SOS villages across Vietnam. Phase 1 (June 2021-December 2023) reaching 1000+ children at 9 villages. Organized by 8 young Rubik enthusiasts, provides intellectual toys and training for free.
• SOS Children's Villages InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 1987Primary international partner managing SOS Vietnam under agreement with Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs. Provides majority of funding for facilities, equipment, and programs. Operates under international SOS standards with regional office in India. Training and program updates provided regularly.
• Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (Vietnam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 1987Government partner providing oversight and coordination. Assigns National Steering Committee, receives regular reports, conducts inspections, and facilitates operations. Local Department of Labor also coordinates with local villages.
• Save the Children VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet with SOS Vietnam delegation in November 2023 to discuss collaboration on child welfare initiatives.
• World Vision VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet with SOS Vietnam delegation in November 2023 to discuss collaboration on child welfare initiatives.
• ActionAid VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet with SOS Vietnam delegation in November 2023 to discuss collaboration on child welfare initiatives.
• Child Fund VietnamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMet with SOS Vietnam delegation in November 2023. Also member of Child Rights Working Group (CRGW) co-chaired by Child Fund.
• HCL TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScholarship program support for SOS Vietnam children.
• CCD (Center for Children and Development)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple collaborations including career guidance workshops for grade 12 students, mobile library project, Ikigai Vietnam experiential education project, and TEENYEEU 24H youth empowerment clubs.
• BNJ VietnamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with DHL Vietnam for iLead leadership training program for SOS youth.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Save the Children Vietnam: Major international child welfare NGO operating in Vietnam with similar focus on child rights, protection, education, and family support. Competes for the same donor pool (corporate CSR, individual giving, international grants) and engages the same government counterparts at MOLISA.
• World Vision Vietnam: Long-established international child-focused NGO operating sponsorship, community development, and child protection programs across Vietnam. Directly comparable operating model (village-level sponsorship, community-based programs) and overlapping partnerships with government and corporate donors.
• ChildFund Vietnam: International child development NGO running child sponsorship and community programs in Vietnam. Co-chairs the Child Rights Working Group with SOS Vietnam; directly comparable sponsorship model and target beneficiary population.
• ActionAid Vietnam: International NGO focused on child rights, women's empowerment, and community development in Vietnam. Engaged directly with SOS Vietnam on collaboration discussions and competes for similar donor segments and government partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Compassion International Vietnam: Large international child sponsorship organization with operations in Vietnam. Directly comparable sponsorship-based revenue model and beneficiary population, but operates at much larger global scale through church partnerships rather than residential village care.
• UNICEF Vietnam: UN agency with mandate on child welfare, education, and protection in Vietnam. Engaged in collaborative discussions with SOS International on child welfare programs; serves both as a potential program partner and a broader incumbent setting policy frameworks.

Emerging players

• Hagar International Vietnam: International NGO operating in Vietnam focused on recovery and reintegration for women and children from trauma, abuse, and exploitation. Adjacent in mission and operates comparable residential care and community reintegration programs.
• Lotus Children Foundation: NGO supporting orphaned and abandoned children in Vietnam through direct residential care and education support. Comparable residential-care alternative model but operates at smaller scale and with different funding structure than SOS Vietnam.
• KOTO (Know One, Teach One): Vietnam-focused social enterprise providing vocational hospitality training and life skills to disadvantaged youth, including those from orphanages and at-risk backgrounds. Comparable on the vocational training/career guidance component of SOS Vietnam's offering.
• Blue Dragon Children's Foundation: Vietnam-based NGO supporting at-risk and street children through education, family reunification, and vocational pathways. Smaller and more focused than SOS Vietnam but operates a comparable family-strengthening and skills-development model in overlapping geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/sos_childrens_villages_vietnam
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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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