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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon

The Lebanese Association of SOS Children's Villages is a non-profit private social organization, both politically and denominationally independent. It was founded in 1964 and registered in the ministry of Social Affairs under No. 189/AD. It is legally recognized as a Lebanese welfare organization under the decree of public utility No. 5830. The Lebanese Association of SOS Children's Villages responds to children's needs through the SOS child based model of care by: • Providing family-based child care to children without parental care within the SOS Children's Villages. • Supporting families at risk of child abandonment through Family Strengthening . There are 4 SOS Children's Villages (in Bhersaf-Metn, Kfarhay-Batroun, Sferai- South, and Ksarnaba-Bekaa), 4 Youth Houses for boys and 4 for girls …

Founded
Headquarters
Sin El Fil
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Lebanon

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (1)
Lebanon

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

SOS Children's Villages Lebanon, formally the Lebanese Association of SOS Children's Villages, is a member of the international SOS Children's Villages federation. The concept arrived in Lebanon in 1964 and the Lebanese government agreed to establish the association in 1966. …

SOS Children's Villages Lebanon, formally the Lebanese Association of SOS Children's Villages, is a member of the international SOS Children's Villages federation. The concept arrived in Lebanon in 1964 and the Lebanese government agreed to establish the association in 1966. It provides family-based care to children who have lost or are at risk of losing parental care, and in 1986 it was the first to introduce the SOS Family Strengthening Program in Lebanon.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 39

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 857 charities in Lebanon it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1966, it predates 84% of the charities in Lebanon GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than 83% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon is a social services nonprofit based in Sin El Fil, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Lebanon is 39/100.

SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon is located in Sin El Fil, Lebanon. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.

SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lebanon nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Lebanese Association of SOS Children's Villages is a non-profit private social organization, both politically and denominationally independent. It was founded in 1964 and registered in the ministry of Social Affairs under No. 189/AD. It is legally recognized as a Lebanese welfare organization under the decree of public utility No. 5830. The Lebanese Association of SOS Children's Villages responds to children's needs through the SOS child based model of care by: • Providing family-based child care to children without parental care within the SOS Children's Villages. • Supporting families at risk of child abandonment through Family Strengthening . There are 4 SOS Children's Villages (in Bhersaf-Metn, Kfarhay-Batroun, Sferai- South, and... SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon is a social services organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 1966.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Lebanon

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 205
Arts & Culture 122
Health 119
Advocacy & Civil Rights 114
International 45
Environment 45
Social Services this charity 24
Youth Development 23
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Most common causes in Lebanon

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Human Rights 403
International Development 316
Education 225
Children 207
Youth Development 203
Arts & Culture 188
Health 147
Vocational Training 141
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 4
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1966
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon

What is SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon?
SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon is a social services non-governmental based in Sin El Fil, Lebanon. The Lebanese Association of SOS Children's Villages is a non-profit private social organization, both politically and denominationally independent. It was founded in 1964 and registered in the ministry of Social Affairs under No. 189/AD. It is legally recognized as a Lebanese welfare organization under the decree of public utility No. 5830. The Lebanese Association of SOS Children's Villages responds to children's needs through the SOS child based model of care by: • Providing family-based child care to children without parental care within the SOS Children's Villages. • Supporting families at risk of child abandonment through Family Strengthening . There are 4 SOS Children's Villages (in Bhersaf-Metn, Kfarhay-Batroun, Sferai- South, and Ksarnaba-Bekaa), 4 Youth Houses for boys and 4 for girls and 2 Social Centers (Beirut and Ksarnaba) 470 children are provided family based child care within the 4 SOS Children's Villages and 8 Youth Houses. 2000 children and their care givers currently participate in the Family Strengthening.
When was SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon founded?
SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon was founded in 1966.
Where is SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon located?
Headquartered in Sin El Fil, Lebanon.
Is SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon trustworthy?
SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon's website?
http://www.sos.org.lb
Are donations to SOS Children’s Villages Lebanon tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.