Aldeas Infantiles SOS Perú
Think Human Fund
Mission & History
Aldeas Infantiles SOS Perú was founded in 1980. It is part of the global SOS Children’s Villages network, which was established in 1949. Aldeas Infantiles SOS Perú has focused on offering alternative family-based care and expanding its services to include community support, educational programs, and family strengthening initiatives to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families in Peru.
Aldeas Infantiles SOS Perú aims to provide stable, loving homes for children who have lost or are at risk of losing parental care, ensuring they grow up in a supportive environment that fosters their emotional, social, and educational development.
Country Information
The problem we solve:
School attendance rate in 2022
Initial – 89.5%
Primary – 96.6%
Secondary – 87.2%
Cumulative secondary dropout rate (age: 13 to 19) as of 2021
4% Female | 5.8% Male
4.7% Urban | 5.7% Rural
Teens who are mothers or are pregnant for the first time (15 to 17 years)
National – 5%
The Need
We work with families, communities, and partners to ensure that every child has access to education and training that addresses the individual needs and circumstances and helps children develop their potential.
The Project We Fund
At SOS Children’s Villages, we are dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to education, regardless of obstacles such as poverty, discrimination, violence, family illness, or exploitation. Our holistic, child-centered approach focuses on addressing each child’s unique needs and circumstances, while nurturing their personal development and capabilities.
The Result
Impact is monitored through accountability, using indicators and metrics to measure the extent of support provided and the outcomes achieved.
