Is SOS Children's Village Mauritius an institution?
SOS Children’s Villages Mauritius is not an institution, an orphanage or a convent. It is an association whose foundation lies on helping children by giving them a substitute family.

Is SOS Children's Village Mauritius a governmental body?
SOS Children's Village Mauritius is a private Non Governmental Organisation (NGO). However, it does receive government grants.

Who are the board directors?
The board directors are individuals of the private sector, representatives of the government and SOS-Kinderdorf International, the umbrella organisation to which the national association is affiliated.

How is SOS Children's Villages Mauritius  innovative? How does the association distinguishes itself from other childcare organisations?
SOS Children's Villages Mauritius is a family-based care concept whose four principles are: an SOS Mother, brothers and sisters, a house, a village. Indeed, underlying the pedagogy of SOS children’s villages programme is the family.

What is the Family Strengthening Programme?
The Family Strengthening Programme (FSP) supports needy families to prevent child abandonment.

How can SOS Children's Village Mauritius ensure that money received is well spent?
The national association has a company status and therefore, is regulated by the Company’s Act. Annual reporting and auditing are mandatory.
It is affiliated to the umbrella organisation,SOS-Kinderdorf International, which has strict regulations on the running of SOS children’s villages.

Does the association give a receipt upon donation?
All donations being valuable are acknowledged.

How can one be sure of the association’s transparency?
The association advises donors when a programme is already fully funded. The newsletter, annual report, audit report and other communication to supporters ensure utmost transparency and accountability.