The SOS Africa Children's Charity is a small, non-profit, UK registered, predominantly volunteer-run Somerset charity, which funds the education and care of underprivileged African township children. Our African education charity is unique because:

"Every penny donated to the SOS Africa Children's Charity

will be invested in the futures of the children we support -

All expenses are covered by Gift Aid."

Our Somerset based charity believes that the only way to break the cycle of poverty which continues to haunt African societies is through the provision of education to Africa’s future generations. You can support african children by agreeing to sponsor a child in Africa, make a donation to SOS Africa or become a fundraiser for a key African charity, such as SOS Africa.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." (Mandela)

In addition to our pledge, because SOS Africa is smaller than other African charities, we are able to provide a more personal service; if you sponsor an african child through SOS Africa, we will regularly update you with your child's progress by sending you school reports, photo albums, letters etc. It is entirely up to you how much or how little you get involved. You can also view regular updates from our children on The SOS Africa Children's Blog. 

•   How else can I support the SOS Africa Children's Charity?

If you do not wish to sponsor a child in Africa, there are a number of other ways in which you can get involved including making a one-off or monthly donation to support our African children, fundraising for our African charity, or buying a charity gift voucher from our online African charity shop to help us to continue to support a child from an African township:

Make a Donation - You can make a one-off or monthly donation to support a child in Africa.

Raise Funds for SOS Africa - If organise or participate in a fundraising event for SOS Africa you could Win Two Tickets To South Africa!

Visit our Online African Shop - You can also buy charity gift vouchers, charity Christmas cards and postcards, charity hoodies, calendars and wrist bands from our Online African Charity Shop.

Work / Volunteer for our Charity - View our current charity jobs and volunteering vacancies.

• How can I be kept up-to-date with the latest SOS Africa news and events?

To stay regularly updated with SOS Africa's latest news and charity events you can subscribe to the SOS Africa Newsletter, join SOS Africa's new Facebook Group, follow SOS Africa on Twitter or regularly visit the SOS Africa News and Events section on our African Charity Website.

• How do I get more information on the SOS Africa Children's Charity?

If you have further questions about how to sponsor a child in Africa, current fundraising activities or about other aspects of SOS Africa, why not contact our UK charity office in Somerset or visit our 'Frequently Asked Questions' section.

SOS Africa UK Office, 21 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AA, UK  info@sosafrica.com / 01749 344197 / +447855 355926