The Tunisian Association of SOS Children's Villages, also known as "SOS" or "As ou As," and Egypt's SOS Children's Villages have signed a cooperation agreement. The agreement aims to strengthen partnership and exchange expertise between the two organizations in various fields. This agreement was announced in a press release issued on Wednesday by the Tunisian Association of SOS Children's Villages.
The agreement provides for supporting partnership and exchanging expertise in areas such as program development, human resources, capacity building, and training. It also aims to promote the participation of young people benefiting from SOS Children's Villages services in both countries in joint activities and initiatives. This cooperation is expected to enhance the quality of work and services provided to children, families, and young people.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the International SOS Children's Villages meeting held in Tunisia from September 26 to 29, 2026. The meeting was attended by delegations from 28 associations from around the world. The signing of this agreement reflects the shared desire to strengthen integration among SOS Children's Villages organizations in the Arab region.
The President of the Tunisian Association of SOS Children's Villages, Mohamed Magdiche, emphasized that this agreement represents an important step in strengthening the capacities of cadres and exchanging expertise between Tunisia and Egypt. This cooperation will contribute to improving the quality of work and services provided to children, families, and young people.
The President of Egypt's SOS Children's Villages, Yasser Mohamed Ali, expressed his appreciation for the Tunisian experience, describing it as a successful and valuable experience that can be learned from and exchanged. He stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation between Tunisia and Egypt and expanding areas of joint work.
The cooperation agreement between Tunisia and Egypt's SOS Children's Villages is expected to open the door for other Arab countries to join and support Arab cooperation in the field of childcare. This agreement is a significant step towards promoting child welfare and protection in the region.
The International SOS Children's Villages meeting provided a platform for SOS Children's Villages organizations from around the world to share experiences and best practices in providing care and support to children and families in need. The meeting aimed to promote cooperation and collaboration among SOS Children's Villages organizations globally.
Key points
- The agreement aims to enhance partnership and exchange expertise between Tunisia and Egypt's SOS Children's Villages.
- The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the International SOS Children's Villages meeting held in Tunisia from September 26 to 29, 2026.
- The cooperation agreement is expected to promote child welfare and protection in the Arab region.
