The Tunisian Association of SOS Children's Villages, also known as "SOS" or "AS", and the Egyptian SOS Children's Villages organization have signed a cooperation agreement. This agreement aims to strengthen the partnership between the two organizations and exchange expertise in several areas. The agreement was announced in a press release issued on Wednesday by the Tunisian Association of SOS Children's Villages.
The agreement provides for support for partnership and exchange of 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 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. He added that this cooperation reflects the shared desire to enhance integration between SOS Children's Villages organizations in the Arab region, serving childhood and protecting children who have lost or are at risk of losing care.
The President of the Egyptian SOS Children's Villages organization, Yasser Mohamed Ali, expressed his appreciation for the Tunisian experience, describing it as a successful and valuable experience from which to learn and exchange expertise. He stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between Tunisia and Egypt and expanding the areas of joint work, enabling both parties to benefit from their experiences and serve 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, with the participation of delegations from 28 associations from around the world. This meeting provided an opportunity for SOS Children's Villages organizations to share experiences and best practices in providing care and support to children and families in need.
The cooperation agreement between Tunisia and Egypt's SOS Children's Villages organizations is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of children and families in both countries. By exchanging expertise and strengthening partnership, both organizations can improve the quality of their services and provide better support to those in need.
The signing of this agreement demonstrates the commitment of both Tunisia and Egypt's SOS Children's Villages organizations to providing high-quality care and support to children and families. By working together, both organizations can achieve their goals and make a positive difference in the lives of those they serve.
Key points
- The agreement aims to enhance partnership and exchange expertise between Tunisia and Egypt's SOS Children's Villages organizations.
