Question 21:a. In which year the first SOS children’s village was setup?
b. Explain three features of SOS children’s Village.
The correct answer is -a. The first SOS Children’s Village was set up in 1949 in Imst, Austria.
b. Here are three features of SOS Children’s Village:
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Family-based care: SOS Children’s Village provides family-based care for children who have lost or been separated from their families. Each village consists of several family homes, each of which is headed by an SOS mother who provides care and support to the children.
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Education and training: SOS Children’s Village provides education and training to children in their care, as well as to children in the surrounding communities. This includes formal education, vocational training, and life skills training to help children become self-sufficient and independent.
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Community outreach: SOS Children’s Village also engages in community outreach programs, including family strengthening programs and medical clinics, to help support families and prevent child abandonment. These programs aim to strengthen families and prevent children from being separated from their families in the first place.
