Two of the three SOS Children’s Villages in Greece will soon be available to receive international SOS Village Sponsorships, a new development reflecting the needs of the nation’s children during this economic crisis.
International sponsorships of SOS Villages in Western Europe, including Greece, have been phased out over time, as funding for SOS Children’s Villages in that part of the world has typically come from in-country sources.
In light of Greece’s difficult financial situation, however, SOS has made the decision to open International Village Sponsorships in two sites—at Plagiari and at Vari.
SOS-Plagiari, the first of the two villages that will open to international sponsorships, is located in northern Greece in the small town of Plagiari, 12 miles east of Thessaloniki. In keeping with ancient regional traditions, the Children’s Village there has its own amphitheater. Because public transportation is convenient, SOS children attend local schools and are well-integrated into the community.
Also about to receive sponsorships is SOS-Vari, located in a southern suburb of Athens. This SOS Children’s Village lies at the foot of Mount Hymettus and enjoys beautiful views of the Saronic Gulf. SOS-Vari operates its own kindergarten, while older children attend Vari public schools.
Sponsorships for these villages will be available for a six-month period starting this month. In September 2012, SOS will evaluate the situation and determine whether to continue opening these villages to international sponsors.
(Source:http://www.sos-usa.org)
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