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

(Nelson Mandela)

The SOS Africa Charity is a small, non-profit, UK registered, predominantly volunteer-run African charity, which funds the education and care of underprivileged African township children. We believe 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 help us achieve this by agreeing to sponsor a child in Africa, make a donation to or raise funds for our African charity. SOS Africa is unique because:

"We guarantee our sponsors that every penny raised for or donated to SOS Africa will be invested in the futures of the children we support - all expenses are covered by Gift Aid."

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• What makes SOS Africa different from other African Charities?

The SOS Africa Charity guarantees that 100% of all donations and contributions go directly towards the education and welfare of the children we support - all operating expenses are covered by Gift Aid.

In addition, 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. For more information on how you can sponsor a child in Africa click here.

• How else can I support the SOS Africa Charity?

If you do not wish to sponsor a child in Africa, there are a number of others ways in which you can get involved:

Make a Donation - You can make a one-off or monthly donation to support our children.

Raise Funds for SOS Africa - You can organise a fundraising event for SOS Africa.

Buy a Gift Voucher - You can also by an SOS Africa gift voucher for a friend or loved one.

• 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 events you can subscribe to the SOS Africa Newsletter, join SOS Africa's new Facebook Group, follow SOS Africa on Twitter (follow links on the right) or regularly visit the SOS Africa News and Events section on our website.

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

If you have further questions about how to sponsor a child in Africa or about other aspects of our work, which are not answered by our website, feel free to contact our UK office via email: info@sosafrica.com or by the other methods stated below.

SOS Africa - UK Office: SOS Africa, Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5NF, UK.

Tel: (+44) 01749 340426,  Cell: (+44) 07855355926