CORPORATE PARTNERS

Changing a child's life forever is a team effort.
Your support means a lot to every child.

 

Give a child another chance to have a family.
Donate today

Ways to Partner with Us in Burundi

At SOS Children’s Villages Burundi, we recognize the powerful role businesses can play in transforming the lives of vulnerable children and families. Lasting change happens when we come together with a shared vision and a genuine commitment to making a difference.

That’s why we aim to go beyond traditional Corporate Social Responsibility. We seek meaningful, long-term partnerships with forward-thinking organizations that share our values and believe in creating real, sustainable impact.

By partnering with us, your organization becomes part of a larger purpose, working alongside us to advance the Sustainable Development Goals and build stronger, more resilient communities across Burundi.

Together, we can create opportunities, restore hope, and give children the chance they deserve to grow up in safe, loving environments.

Partner with us to support children in need through:

  • Nutrition and Health for Development
    Help ensure children grow up healthy, nourished, and strong, with access to the care they need from the very start.

  • Educational Support and Scholarships
    Open the door to learning and opportunity by giving children access to quality education and the chance to pursue their dreams.

  • Youth Care and Empowerment
    Support young people as they build confidence, develop life skills, and discover their potential.

  • Preparing Young People for Independence
    Walk alongside youth as they transition into adulthood, equipping them with the tools they need to stand on their own and thrive.

  • YouthCan!
    Connect young people with mentors, training, and career opportunities that inspire independence and ambition.

  • Employee Volunteering and Giving
    Engage your team in meaningful experiences that create impact while strengthening purpose and connection.

  • Cause-Related Marketing
    Align your brand with a mission that matters, creating shared value while making a visible difference in children’s lives.

  • Digital Village
    Support digital access and innovation, helping children and communities in Burundi stay connected, informed, and empowered for the future.

Together, each of these pathways creates a powerful opportunity to change lives, not just for today, but for generations to come.

The Value of Partnership

As we commit to providing quality care for every child, we also place great importance on building meaningful, transparent, and rewarding partnerships with our valued supporters. In line with regulations in Burundi, we strive to ensure that every partnership is structured with clarity, accountability, and mutual value.

When you partner with SOS Children’s Villages Burundi, you can expect:

  • Official Donation Acknowledgement
    Provision of appropriate documentation in line with applicable local laws and regulations (including donation acknowledgements for compliance and internal reporting purposes).

  • Impact Updates and Reports
    Regular program updates, along with interim and annual reports, so you can clearly see the difference your support is making.

  • Brand Visibility and Recognition
    Opportunities for visibility through our website, social media platforms, and newsletters, celebrating your contribution to creating lasting change.

  • Employee Engagement and Volunteering
    Meaningful opportunities for your team to engage directly with our work through structured volunteering and giving initiatives.

  • Partner Appreciation and Recognition
    Thoughtful recognition moments, celebrating your role in transforming children’s lives and strengthening communities.

We work closely with multinational corporations, national companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises across Burundi, building partnerships that draw on the strengths, expertise, and networks of the private sector.

Each partnership is unique and evolves over time, allowing us to respond to the changing needs of children and communities, while also aligning with your organization’s goals and values.

Whether through strategic funding, sharing expertise, mobilizing networks, or promoting responsible business practices that uphold children’s rights, our collaboration with the private sector is grounded in one shared purpose, creating real, lasting impact for children.

Together, we can turn commitment into action, and action into meaningful change.

 

Partnership Guidelines

Our Commitment to Responsible Partnerships

At SOS Children’s Villages Burundi, the wellbeing and protection of children are at the heart of everything we do. To uphold this commitment, we do not engage in partnerships with companies involved in the production or sale of alcohol, tobacco, arms and weapons, or gambling activities (with the exception of regulated charitable initiatives).

We also maintain a strict stance against child labour. We will not partner with organizations that engage in or support child labour in any part of their operations or supply chains. These principles reflect both our values and our responsibility to safeguard children’s rights at all times.

Marketing and Brand Use

As a non-profit organization operating within the legal framework of Burundi, SOS Children’s Villages Burundi ensures that all partnerships and marketing activities remain compliant with applicable regulations.

While we gratefully recognize and acknowledge our partners publicly, we are not permitted to advertise or promote commercial products or services. Instead, our partnerships are centered on shared impact and raising awareness about the needs of vulnerable children.

We encourage our partners to support visibility by including our website and messaging in their communication materials, helping amplify the mission and reach of SOS Children’s Villages. We are always happy to provide approved messaging to ensure consistency and accuracy.

The SOS Children’s Villages name and logo are protected and may only be used with prior written authorization. Any use of our brand must be governed by a formal agreement that clearly outlines the scope and purpose of usage.

Cause-Related Marketing and Ethical Promotion

For partnerships involving product-based fundraising or cause-related marketing, transparency is essential. Any initiative where a portion of proceeds supports SOS Children’s Villages must clearly communicate this to the public in line with good practice and applicable regulations in Burundi.

Products or campaigns linked to our work may be subject to review to ensure alignment with our values and standards. Formal agreements are required before any public use of our name or logo in such initiatives.

While we are committed to supporting and guiding our partners, we encourage all organizations to seek appropriate legal advice to ensure full compliance with local laws and requirements.

By working together within these shared principles, we can build partnerships grounded in trust, integrity, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children.

 

House Sponsorship

An SOS Family Home provides more than just shelter, it offers a warm, stable, and loving family environment for children who have lost parental care.

Through your corporate support, each home can care for up to eight children under the guidance of a dedicated and trained caregiver, an SOS Mother. Your contribution helps provide everything they need to grow and thrive, including access to quality education tailored to their needs, nutritious meals, proper healthcare, clean water, and a safe, well-maintained home.

Many of the children we support have experienced significant hardship. For those who need additional care, we offer specialized support such as remedial education, trauma counseling, and psychological services, helping them heal, rebuild confidence, and rediscover a sense of belonging.

Your partnership creates more than a home, it creates a future filled with hope, stability, and opportunity.

Current corporate collaborations

Add Hope

KFC’s contributions, combined with R2 donations from our customers, feed more than 30 million nutritious meals to children throughout South Africa. This contributes to a brighter future for these children, as they will be able to focus when they have a full stomach which fuels them to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to partner with SOS Children’s Villages to feed the potential of those who need it most.

Adient

Invests in improving the lives of children by providing a safe and loving home for children who have lost care of their parents.

 

DHL and DHL GoTeach

DHL Group - GoTeach Vision: By 2030  we empower all young people reached by our strategic partners to attain the employability skills necessary to live an independent life. 

Famous Brands Coffee Company

Famous Brands Coffee Company believes children are our future and that every child deserves respect, love and care. Famous Brands Coffee Company will donate part of the sale of every bag of Loba Coffee Blend No. 1: “Giant of the Rift Valley” (with Ethiopian, Kenyan and Tanzanian coffee origins) to SOS Children’s Villages.

Forvia

For over 15 years and through our partnership with SOS Children's Villages in South Africa, we have been able to positively impact our community especially vulnerable members of our community.

Kargo

Kargo National has partnered with SOS Children's Villages in South Africa for a number of years to support their mission of providing a safe and nurturing environment for children in need. We believe that every child deserves a loving home and a chance to thrive, and we are committed to making a positive impact in our community in that regard.

Kargo National is proud to partner with the SOS Children's Villages and look forward to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families they serve.

Radisson

Radisson Hotel Group became a global partner of SOS Children’s Villages in 2018, engaging its 1,400 hotels to support the work of SOS Children’s Villages in providing food, shelter and better futures to children.

Roos Foods

Roos Foods, long-standing Family Home Sponsor of SOS Children's Village Nelspruit. Through our partnership, loving homes are provided for children in need of care. 

voestalpine High Performance Metals Africa

voestalpine High Performance Metals Africa is dedicated to empowering the next generation by supporting the mission of SOS Children's Villages in South Africa. We believe that every child deserves a loving and secure home where they can flourish. Through our partnership, we aim to provide essential resources and opportunities, helping to create a brighter future for children who have lost parental care. We are honored to contribute to this cause and are committed to making a lasting positive impact on our community.

VSC

VSC Solutions is proud to have built a long-term relationship with SOS Children’s Villages. We are firm believers in supporting and equipping our youth so that they can realise their fullest potential.

Big Thanks to our long-standing

Corporate Partners